1998 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems

17 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Storage: tank assembly
7
Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
4
Delivery: fuel pump
2
Carburetor system
2
Storage: fuel gauge system
1
Fuel injection system: injectors
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

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Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems in other years

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported January 25, 2002 · 487,284 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On some passenger vehicles, the fuel tank filler neck can suffer abrasion damage if the rear tire goes flat and the vehicle is driven until the tire disintegrates.
Risk: Fuel leakage can occur increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will fit passat vehicles with a new wheel house liner that will better protect the car's filler neck. Jetta vehicles will be fitted with a different metal shield designed to enhance abrasion protection in the event of tire disintegration. Owner notification began june 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.

Recall number 02V026000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Stuck-open throttleOpened June 30, 2004, closed February 10, 2005

Vwoa has recalled approximately 28,300 my 1998-99 a6 vehicles in cold weather states that experienced the highest rate of throttle icing incidents in the subject vehicles (04v‑495).the failure rate in the a4 and passat vehicles is much lower than in the recalled vehicles.odi will continue to monitor the experience in the a4 and passat vehicles.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists for the audi a4 or vw passat vehicles.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by a change in circumstances. For further details see the attached closing report.

EA04017

What 1998 Volkswagen Passat owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 12,800 miles · CO

Driving back home from store and car just died out than smelt like gas.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 223,434 miles · CA

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Fuel system · MS

' recall campaign' issued to install protective shield in right rear wheel housing. *bf the consumer received the recall notice however, there were no authorized dealers in the area. *sc

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Fuel system · AE

Problems getting recall repair performed on 1998 volkswagen passat.*mr customer care informed the consumer the recall campaign could not be performed outside the united states because parts and repair technicians were not obtainable by any dealerships outside the u.s.

Filed Feb 18, 2002 · Fuel system · KY

Fuel guage intermittently displays incorrect levels. For instance, will only show 3/4 full after fillup. Also, will sporaticly jump between 1/4 full and full on occasion. Dealer states "unable to duplicate. Have almost runout of gas on 4 occasions due to problem. Have talked to other passat owners, and many report same or similar problems. Concerened about running out of fuel and being stranded or, more seriously, fire hazard. Problem first started to occur around 45k miles.

Filed Feb 7, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

The consumer took the vehicle to be serviced because the brakes were making noise, the dealer said the brakes were ok, at 22k miles consumer was told that the brake rotors and pads had to be replaced. Nlm

Filed Jan 17, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that rack needed to be replaced due to power steering leaking fluid through it. Also rotors were replaced due to excessive wear. Fuel tank had collapsed & was not accepting any fuel.

Filed Nov 9, 2000 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

Leaking power steering fluid, replaced reck.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

The brakes squeaked, the dealer filed the brakes and the noise went away, the brakes weren't working, the dealer replaced the brakes and the rotors.

Filed Sep 19, 2000 · Fuel system · NY

Fuel gauge did not register the correct amount of fuel. This could cause the vehicle to run out of fuel. Fuel sending unit was replaced in april of 99 because of this problem. Volkswagen refused to address the current situation.*ak the cause could be a loose wire according to the owner.

Questions about the 1998 Volkswagen Passat fuel system

Does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V026000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Volkswagen Passat have the most fuel system problems?

The Volkswagen Passat model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2003 (169 complaints), 2013 (88 complaints) and 2002 (73 complaints).