CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Volkswagen Passat has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (18 reports).
1992 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Most common 1992 Volkswagen Passat problems
Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 18 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
THROTTLE CABLE MELTS THEN IT JAMS, USUALLY IN A HIGH REVVING POSITION. I HAVE GONE THROUGH 3 NEW THROTTLE CABLES, EACH TIME THEY MELT AND STICK. *JB
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH HEATER CORE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT WHITE STEAM FILLED THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH IMPAIRED THE VISIBILITY OF THE DRIVER. *AK *NM
HEAT EXCHANGER (CORE) LEAKED WHILE DRIVING, STEAMING UP THE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO IMPAIR VISIBILITY. HOT COOLANT LEAKED INTO PASSENGER'S FOOT AREA. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO THE ALREADY ISSUED RECALL # 96V115000. MY CAR IS 1992 VW PASSAT: [XXX]. *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WHILE DRIVING GAS AND FUMES BEGAN EMITTING FROM VENTS CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG ELIMINATING CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT HAD A BROKEN HEATER CORE. TS
HEATING SYSTEM SMELLS OF ANTIFREEZE WHEN USING FRONT VENTS AND DEFROST. 2 - 3 FAN SELECTION USED AND HEATER SET TO MEDIUM WARM SETTING ANTIFREEZE FUMES STARTED TO BLOWOUT, WHICH FOGGED FRONT WINDOW AND BREATHING IN HAZMAT ANTIFREEZE.*AK
1992 Volkswagen Passat questions
Does the 1992 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1992 Volkswagen Passat: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (18), Fuel System, Gasoline (8), Visibility (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.