1999 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. While driving he attempted to open he drivers side window and the entire window fell off track inside the door. The contact made several attempts to close the window with the automatic switch and was unsuccessful. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by…”
filed Dec 2, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. The contact noticed that the floor on the driver's side in the rear of the vehicle contained approximately an inch to 1.5 inches of water. She noticed the issue approximately four times within one month, especially in rainy conditions. The dealer stated…”
filed Apr 2, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 Passat | 13 | 5% |
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.