1998 Volkswagen Passat Lights Problems
5 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (1)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Owner Complaints (5)
BOTH BLINKERS ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. *JB
CONSUMER STATED THE DASH LIGHTS WERE INOPARTIVE, ALSO THE LEFT BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALE WERE NOT WORKING, DEALER REPLACED THE 4 WAY FLASHER AND A BULB.*JB
TRUCK LIGHT INOPETRABLE. NLM
DRIVER'S INTERIOR DOOR LIGHT IS INOPERABLE. NLM
LOW BEAM LIGHT NOT CORRECTLY MOUNTED. YH