Issue ID | 380368 |
Internal NHTSA # | 766577 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 30/06/24 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The right front suspensions is very noisy over bumps, including just pushing down on the right front fender. After taking this to our local vw dealer here in fort collins we were told the fix is to replace the control arms at a cost of $750. I called vw of north america to complain saying this was way below industry standards for durability of this type of component. Vw's response was sorry it's out of warranty. This is ridiculous. I have since done a search on the nhtsa site and found this is a common complaint for the passat. Vw should recall the part & provide an improved replacement that meets industry standards.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT COLLINS, CO |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B1WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/10/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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