CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Volkswagen Passat has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 331 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (99 reports).
1998 Volkswagen Passat recalls
Most common 1998 Volkswagen Passat problems
Problem areas named in the 331 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 99 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 79 |
| Steering | 59 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 45 |
| Visibility | 32 |
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 19 |
| Seats | 12 |
What owners report
THE TIMING CHAIN SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND THEY KNOW IT. WHY DIDN'T THEY INFORM ME OF THIS.MAYBE BECAUSE THEY HAVE HANDS FULL WITH THE EMISSION CHEATING SCANDAL. OR IF THEY DID THEM THEY WOULD BE LIABLE FOR ALL THE COMPLAINTS BEFORE. PLEASE PUTVOUTCA RECALL. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS !!!!!
DRIVING BACK HOME FROM STORE AND CAR JUST DIED OUT THAN SMELT LIKE GAS.
CABIN SMELLS LIKE FUMES FOR STARTERS AN GAS GAUGE IS OFF CAR SAYS IT HAS QUARTER OF A TANK AN THAN I RUN OUT OF GAS ALMOST HAD A ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS ! ALSO CAR HAS TONS OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IF IT SITS FOR MORE THAN THREE DAYS BATTERY DIES BUT MY MAIN CONCERN IS MY FUEL GAUGE. *TR
ABS MODULE APPEARS TO BE FAULTY. ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT REMAIN ON/FLASHING. LOSS OF ABS COULD CAUSE COLLISION, DEALER WANTS $1000+ FOR THE PART AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE IT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
FIRE IN RUBBER BOOT HOUSING BETWEEN LEFT REAR DOOR AND CAR FRAME. PRECEDING EVENTS, LEFT REAR DOOR SPEAKER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING, LEFT REAR WINDOW FUNCTIONED SOMETIMES. DOOR WAS CLOSED AFTER RETURNING HOME AND PARKING GARAGE. ARCING WAS HEARD AND SMOKE CAME FROM DOOR. OWNER REMOVED MANY FUSES FROM DRIVERS SIDE FUSE PANEL AND THEN REMOVED CONNECTIONS TO MAIN BATTERY. DOOR PANEL COVER WAS REMOVED AND BOOT REMOVED TO FIND HOUSING ON 5 OF THE 8 WIRES BURNT AND MOST OF THE WIRE BURNT THROUGH THE WIRE. PICTURES ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
1998 Volkswagen Passat questions
Does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volkswagen Passat?
Based on 331 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (99), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (79), Steering (59).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.