1999 Volkswagen Passat Body & Structure Problems
4 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 (4)
THE CONSUMER LIFTED UP THE HOOD TO CHECK THE OIL AND THE HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY CAME DOWN. NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK *SC *JB
1- NOT KNOWN. 2- THE VEHICLE'S FRONT PLASTIC UNDERCARRIAGE ENGINE COVER BROKE WITHOUT APPARENT WARNING. THIS LED TO EXPOSURE OF PART OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR WHILE A LARGE PART OF THE COVER DRAGGED ON THE PAVEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *AK 3- SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR.
THE VEHICLE DROPPED FROM THE HOIST WHILE BEING SERVICED, THE GM OF THE DEALERSHIP ATTRIBUTED THE ACCIDENT TO TOO MUCH ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND BEING APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. NLM
VERY LOUD (LIKE A HELICOPTOR) INTERIOR NOISE WHEN WINDOW OR SUNROOF IS OPENED *AK