1993 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1993 Volkswagen Passat — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car fails to start when turning ignition on. Takes repeated attempts. Requires unlocking adjustable steeering wheel and 'thumping' the wheel up and down. Occasionally starts on first attempt, mostly after several thumps. Three times took over 45 minutes to get car started. Dealer replaces starter…”
filed Feb 15, 2000
“Ignition : for the last 9 months, intermittently, car will continue to run after the ignition is turned off and key is removed... Been to 3 vw dealerships 5 times total. Abs brakes never worked since new, wouldn't stop on snow or ice like other abs brake systems .. After many complaints for 4 years…”
filed May 21, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
561 065 760 A as · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2014
Electrical System problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 10 | 22% |
| 2017 Passat | 17 | 16% |
| 2016 Passat | 22 | 21% |
| 2015 Passat | 48 | 20% |
| 2014 Passat | 73 | 12% |
| 2013 Passat | 93 | 12% |
| 2012 Passat | 95 | 20% |
| 2010 Passat | 21 | 13% |
| 2009 Passat | 18 | 12% |
| 2008 Passat | 21 | 13% |
| 2007 Passat | 34 | 13% |
| 2006 Passat | 79 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.