1999 Volkswagen Passat structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car was having a foul odor. Dealer did not have information for other complaints. After work, car would not start, alarm would not stop. Alarm killed battery. Dealer said leak in sunroof caused module to corrode and leak into interior. $1,440.00 to repair. Problem is identified in class action but…”
filed Jun 18, 2013
“Water in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, from any source (including the sunroof drains that were recalled but not effectively fixed) or snow from boots that has melted... Drains to the lowest point, which is where vw put the tcm (an electrical component highly sensitive to moisture) this…”
filed Mar 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Passat | 31 | 4% |
| 2012 Passat | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Passat | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 Passat | 6 | 4% |
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.