Clunking noises heard when transmission is in gear and moving forward-not heard in reverse. Car would not go into any forward gears, it would only shift in reverse. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the transmission control module had been damaged beyond repaire. *nm the unit sits beneath the passenger seat of the vehicle and was completely submerged in water due to the failure of the sunroof drains which caused rain water to collect and pool inside of the vehicle. *tc
1999 Volkswagen Passat visibility complaints
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Windshield wiper assembly on drivers side broke and popped out of body. Upon further investigation it was determined that the control linkage from the motor broke and pushed the base of the windshield wiper out. The wiper blade is two to three inches off the window. The passenger side wiper is also not functioning.
Numerous problems with 1999 volkswagen passat. When taken to the service dealer, the consumer claimed the car had problems with oil and coolant leaks. The problem was suppose to be fixed, however the dealer never gave the consumer a invoice because the work was never completed. While traveling, the oil light came on again. The consumer was unable to use the vehicle. Also the loss of fair market value. Consumer spent over a $1000.00 in repairs. *mr *cb. The air condition did cool the vehicle properly, and there was also a valve cover leak, and a power steering fluid leak, the dealer stated the power steering hose was bad, the glove box failed to open, the driver side vanity mirror was broke and the head light bulb was replaced.
I had shut off my car and when I went to turn it back on I had no lights, turn signals, dome light, horn, climat control or radio. I took it to the dealer they told me it happens on beetles and golfs all the time and that it was the ignision switch. They showed me the switch when they pulled it out. It had gotten so hot it melted right through the wires. There is no safety recall on this but if it gets hot enough to melt metal it could start the car on fire.
The car is on it's second transmission with only 47000 miles, and having problems with it. Doesn't want to shift into higher gear and clunks sometimes. Headlights did not work for first 4 months we owned the car. Dealer could not find the problem. Sunroof opens and closes by itself. Dealerships have not found the problem. Map light has started to do the same. Indicator lights go on and off. Dealer says he has never heard of a problem with the wiring on these cars and that it is safe to drive.
Power window motor (right side passenger) failed.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield wiper will work intermittently and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified ts
Car is equipped with power windows. My family was driving with both passenger side windows down. (front and rear). When I pushed the driver control to raise the rear passenger window, the front passenger window also raised at the same time, crushing my wifes arm. This phenomenon is repeatable over and over again.
I have complained to the dealer at 20,000 miles and at 40,000 mile that the transmission downshifts very harshly at times. The dealer stated this is normal??? And if I wanted them to look at it, I would have to pay for it up-front, and that the powertrain warranty would cover it only if they found something wrong. The sunroof has a "broken track" after 40,000 mi. It costs more to fix it than it did to buy it! Is this a problem throughout all vw's?
Vehicle stalls intermittently at speeds of 25-65 MPH. Vehicle taken to dealer 10-15 times, cannot find a cause. *ak the mirror switch is inoperative due to window switch failure. The driver seat warmer was inoperative. Engine has a burning smell due to oil leak. Vehicle made noise in front end on left turns due to a stabilizer bar clamp being loose. Front brakes make noise. Steering makes noise and locked while driving. Steering column sliding cover cracked.
Consumer states windshield wipers fail to work when it is raining, dealer stated the problem was with the wiper motor, the wiper motor was replaced.
Right rear power window mechanism was repaired under warranty (2 years/20,000 miles) twice. About two months ago (car one month out of warranty) left rear window mechanism failed. Today right rear window mechanism failed. I drive car 99% of time. No one in back seat, so no kids playing, etc. The rear power windows appear to have a design defect. Of course, the car is now 3-4 months & 2,370 past two year/20,000 mile warranty. I request that these repairs be covered by maufacturer as the problems first occurrred before warranty expired and continue. Appears to be design defect. Windows wil only retract 1" and then fail.
The brakes squeak. Nlm
Steering rack seal failed at 15k mi, causing loss of fluid and damage to rack. Dealer replaced under warranty. Driver side, passenger window (left rear) disconnected from electric motor (would not go up and down) at 45k mi. Hardly use window (no kids or passengers). Dealer replaced "pin" and charged 1hr labor for pulling door panel - not covered under extended warranty. Steering began to "creak" when wheel turned slowly at stop or near stop at 52k mi. Dealer investigated and could not find problem. Stated no safety problems. Driver side, passenger window (left, rear) disconnected from power motor again at about 75k mi. Did not contact dealer again as expected to pay $60 again so waited for a scheduled service. Driver window power motor failed at 83k mi - sounded like metal grinding. Had to manually push window closed. Took auto to different dealer (midwestern auto group, dublin oh, 614‑889‑2571) to examine driver window, driver side passenger window and steering "creak". New dealer stated driver window under extended warranty plan, driver-side passenger window not covered and missing "pin" totally, and steering "creak" is in any or all of the control arm/linkage bushings. Quoted $2000 to replace steering front end - suggested I just live with noise. No mention of tie-rod recall on 1999 passats. I have no information on if my car qualifies for the recall, but my investigatiion online suggests I do. Have not received any notices, but have moved since original purchase and could have "lost mail" problem. Suggest power window design is bad - as I drive on hwys a lot for business in oh where summer requires AC, winter requires heat, I have no kids or passengers in back seats, etc.
The vehile experienced steering problems consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repair, they tightened a loose clamp, the problem resurfaced 6 months later and now the warranty had expired, the consumers took the vehicle back to the dealer where they found a power steering fluid leak, the dealer replaced the entire rack and pinion. Nlm
Oil line broke while driving. Also, ABS/master cylinder malfunctioned, causing the entire ABS system to be replaced.vehicle was not braking properly when brakes were applied. In addition, had pads replaced twice/needed a new booster installed, and sun roof was replaced because it leaked and made a squealing noise.
Rear view passenger side mirrors are too small and inadequate causing poor visibility due to blind spots. Mjs
Passenger's right side rearview mirror is too small to see vehicles. The blind spot has broadened with this mirror. Dealer says can't do anything about the design.
Front windshield cracked while vehicle was parked in direct sunlight on an extremely hot day. Vehicle design uses a frameless glass windshield which I believe does not adequately support glass, thereby resulting in windshield stress cracks which obscure outward visibility and present serious safety issue. Request the federal safety agency investigate volkswagen's use of frameless windshield glass and determine if there is an unusually high incidence of windshield failure in volkswagen (and companion audi) vehicles.
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Windshield is optically distorted.
Any time the heater is used there is a burnt caramel odor. I suspect this is a coolant /heater core leak causing the problem.
Engine experiences hesitation, repair attempt failed, continues to hesitate. Mjs
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