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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	646100
Internal NHTSA #	10204329
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	1998
File date	28/09/07
Component	VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Sunroof spontaneously opens and closes without warning. When it opens, it is impossible to get it closed with the switch as it never returns to a predictable position based on the markings on the switch. Once open, it may close itself at randomly and unpredictably. When it is open, i'm afraid to get my hand near it for fear it will close and pinch me. It has also spontaneously opened during rainstorms which causes me to divert my attention to the road attempting to close it. The rain entering my car while it happens is also a major distraction. This problem is not unique to just my car. Nearly everyone i know with a 98 or 99 passat has this problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	80000
Number of Occurences	9999
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GALESVILLE, MD
VIN pattern	WVWMA63B0WEXXXXXX
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	30/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
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1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Volkswagen PASSAT Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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