1998 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
331 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 90 | 27% | 80,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 70 | 21% | 90,000 mi |
| Steering → | 52 | 16% | 58,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 39 | 12% | 85,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 28 | 8% | — |
| Visibility → | 27 | 8% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air → | 17 | 5% | 80,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Power Train → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Seats → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 8 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.