1992 Volkswagen Passat engine and engine cooling problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Volkswagen Passat — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Heat exchanger (core) leaked while driving, steaming up the vehicle interior to impair visibility. Hot coolant leaked into passenger's foot area. This is very similar to the already issued recall # 96v115000. My car is 1992 vw passat: [xxx]. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of…”
filed Oct 2, 2003
“When it's cold vehicle will start fast and run well. But after car has been warmed up, parked and started again, it's hard to start. Then, when going down the street and slowing down, vehicle will stall. This is very unsafe. Vehicle has been repaired on several occasions, however continues to…”
filed Mar 13, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Passat | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 Passat | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 Passat | 32 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 66 | 11% |
| 2005 Passat | 50 | 34% |
| 2004 Passat | 59 | 21% |
| 2003 Passat | 131 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.