1991 Volkswagen Passat Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Volkswagen Passat recalls

Most common 1991 Volkswagen Passat problems

Problem areas named in the 24 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	6
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Seat Belts	3
Power Train	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Electrical System	2
Equipment	1
Fuel System, Other	1

What owners report

2003-08-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
BURNING HOT ANTI-FREEZE AND STEAM CLOUDED THE CABIN OF MY VW PASSAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING AN UNSAFE DRIVING SITUATION AND POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS FROM BREATHING THE HOT FUMES.

2003-01-21, Electrical System
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, STARTED VIBRATING AND SHUT DOWN. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

2000-11-14, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL INJECTIN SYSTEM: ACCUMULATOR ( DELIVERY SYSTEM) WAS LEAKING GAS TO POINT IT WAS POURING OUT. GAS FUMES WERE STRONG FROM IN & OUTSIDE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO MOTOR GARAGE WHICH HAD SEEN A COMMON PROBLEM POSSIBLY DUE TO ROAD SALT ON STREET ADDED TO CORROSION. *AK FUMES POSSIBLY COULD HAVE IGNITED WHEN STOPPING AND COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS. *YH

2000-06-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE TIMMING BELT FAILED AT 152081 KM'S THIS IS IN CANADA. I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD CALL YOUR SITE AND REPORT THIS PROBLEM. THE TIMING BELT IS SUPPOSE TO BE GOOD FOR 100000 KM. THE TIMING BELT ONLY LASTED FOR 52 000 KM . I REPORTED IT TO VOLKSWAGEN NORTH AMERICA BUT THEY JUST GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND. IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT YOU CAN DO OR I CAN DO PLEASE WRITE TO ME AT [email protected] OR CALL ME AT 403-212-1034 THANK YOU LEN.*AK

2000-05-15, Power Train
ODOMETER MILLAGE IS TURNED BACK. YH

1991 Volkswagen Passat questions

Does the 1991 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Volkswagen Passat has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.