1996 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Volkswagen Passat — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 volkswagen passat. The contact started the ignition and the antilock brake system warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. While the light was illuminated, the air conditioner unit, windshield wipers, and headlights were inoperative. The vehicle was taken to an…”
filed Aug 4, 2008
“The ignition switch on my 1996 vw passat went out while driving at night, which shut down the headlights. This is exactly the same as described in nhtsa campaign id number : 02v256000 I was informed by vw customer service this recall didn't apply to my vin#, despite it being a 1996 passat. I think…”
filed Nov 27, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN…Campaign 02V256000 · Sep 18, 2002
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 1996 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.