1999 Volkswagen Passat power train problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After starting and beginning motion there's a slowing in motion as though the brakes had been slightly tapped or as though the abs had told the transmission computer to slow down. Gas consumption was 16mpg. After several years one tech listened to me, adjusted the 'feedback' from abs to the…”
filed Jul 9, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that she was unable to change gears. The contact also stated that the failure occurred once prior, and both occurrences took place during rainy weather. The first time the failure occurred, the vehicle was towed to an authorized…”
filed Jul 26, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 Passat | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 Passat | 37 | 6% |
| 2013 Passat | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 Passat | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 Passat | 34 | 21% |
| 2009 Passat | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 Passat | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Passat | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Passat | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.