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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Arm Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	522264
Internal NHTSA #	10105734
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	1998
File date	18/12/03
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Dec 2004, the driver side lower control arm snapped in two, sending the front end of my car to the ground. Luckily, i was in the driveway as many are telling me (even the dealer) that it would have been deadly at higher speeds. 2 years prior i had eeking/moaning/groaning in front suspension. Dealer said nothing was wrong, as i paid to have the sound checked out. I've seen many many complaints about these sounds being related to lower control arm failure, although i haven't seen anyone w/ one that actually broke like mine! Very scarey... After some fighting (my car as 103k miles) with the dealer and vwoa, they ended up replacing lower control arms at no cost to me. However, i did end up with a $1250 bill for other suspension parts in the front (tie rod, sway bars, link arms). Damage was also done to under side of my car from slamming to the concrete.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	103500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ENGLEWOOD, CO
VIN pattern	WVWMD63B4WEXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/12/01
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	5
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Dealer's name	TYNANS VOLKSWAGEN
Dealer's telephone number	303-343-8180
Dealer's city	AURORA
Dealer's state code	CO
Dealer's ZIP code	80012

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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Arm Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Arm Problems, Complaints and Defects

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