1996 Volkswagen Passat Body & Structure Problems
7 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (7)
DOOR HANDLE PROBLEM. HANDLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ON DIFFERENT DOORS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK
I CANNOT GET INTO MY CAR DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE WITHOUT ROLLING ALL MY WINDOWS DOWN FROM THE OUTSIDE. I HAVE REPLACED ALL DOORS ONCE BEFORE AND THEN THE FRONT TWO DOORS BROKE ONCE AGAIN MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN, I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, IF I WERE TO WRECK AND BECAME UNCONSIOUS IN A BURNING CAR THE PERSON ON THE OUTSIDE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GET INTO THE FRONT OF THE CAR.
THE DOOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN 4 TIMES AND I REALLY FEEL THIS IS A PROBLEM.*AK
ALL DOORS AT 32 DEGREES AND BELOW INTERMITENTLY WILL NOT STAY CLOSED/ INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITENTLY WOULD NOT SHOW MILAGE 1 YEAR AGO BUT NOW THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INCLUDING SPEED,FEUL LEVEL, AND TACH DO NO WORK AT ALL
TRUNK LEAKS.
TRUNK SWITCH FAILED 2 TIMES.
DOOR SEALS LEAK.