2002 Volkswagen Passat lights problems

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Fuel system, Lights · 174,000 miles · SC

Headlight pigtails have melted ,fuel pump has gone ,and the plastic reservoir peice from my coolant pump has melted off driver side wiper arm bar has malfunctioned

Filed Nov 16, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · WA

I was driving at night and pulled over because my car had no operating tail lights (the headlights and other front lights were working properly). Turning the lights off and then back on solved the problem temporarily, but further testing when I returned home revealed that the tail lights were not always turning on with the rest of the lights. An internet search revealed this is a relatively common problem for these cars and that a failed headlight switch is the culprit. Replacing the switch solved the problem.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Lights · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the indicator noise that engaged when the turn signals were activated would intermittently engage independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice where the contact was informed that the multi function switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 113,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2010 · Lights, Visibility · 55,000 miles · OH

The headlight lens on my passat have become "clouded" over time resulting in reduced brightness from the headlamps and creating an unsafe driving condition at night. In discussing the issue with other passat owners, it's clear that this is a common problem. The reduced brightness has become a true safety hazard over time as visibility at night is severely affected. The lens is actually opaque at this point. Volkswagen denies responsibility as the car is out of warranty.

Filed Jul 28, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 70,100 miles · WI

Turn signal produces continuous turn signal noise after use of the turn signal. This is a significant distraction while driving and discourages use of the turn signal. This has been a persistent problem.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Lights · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. For several months he noticed that the headlights were not illuminating properly. The manufacturer stated that he was not experiencing a failure; therefore, they would not repair the vehicle under the warranty. The dealer stated that the plastic cover on the headlight was defected and that the sun's rays caused it to discolor and distort the bulb. The estimated cost for repair was $200.00. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jul 29, 2009 · Acceleration, Electrical · 500 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that her vehicle was a lemon when she purchased it in 2002. Water enters the vehicle from the sun roof whenever it rains. She received a recall notice, but the vehicle was not repaired according to the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than fifteen times, but it has never been repaired. The failure mileage was 500 miles. Updated 8/24/09 *cn the consumer was told the water leak was coming from the after market speaker. The headlight tail light and fog light bulbs were replaced. The check engine light illuminated and the coolant bottle had a hairline crack. The heat in the vehicle was not working properly. The technician discovered the heater core had a blockage. The water pump was leaking. Both outer cv boots were replaced. There was a large evap leak at the purge valve which was replaced. The cruise control light was on. The right side valve cover gasket was leaking oil and the alternator was replaced. Updated 08/26/09.

Filed Oct 6, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · CA

Turn signal/hazard relay switch failed while driving, no turn signals...find out there has been a recall on the 2002 jetta and golfs but not on the passat, same switch in all the cars made by vw...this is a huge hazard, why hasn't vw recalled the 2002 passats as well?

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Lights · 61,000 miles · NY

Rear tail light on 2002 volkswagen passat 4 motion remained on even when car was shut off or locked. Dealership replaced comfort control model for $500.00. Since the replacement, interior lights come on periodically causing the battery to drain and the passenger doors will not unlock with the key fob.

Filed Jul 8, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 79,000 miles · MI · fire

My 2002 vw passat initially blew the #5 fuse which controls the A/C, steering wheel items (horn, volume control, etc.) and items on the driver side sun visor. The fuse was replaced and subsequently I experienced smoking in the area of the sun visor. Removing the visor, I noticed frayed wiring and burnt wiring insulation. In addition there was sparking inside the roof area. I took the car to the dealer and they cut the frayed wire and taped it up, with a more complete repair to come in a couple of days. Driving the car home later that day the car started smoking again with the addition of crackling sounds. I had the car towed to the dealer that evening. The dealer is now looking at the wiring and has found at least one wire leading from the visor area all the way down to the fuse box which is bare because it's insulation has been burned off. The fuse that should have blown was melted into the fuse box. The burned wire has also burned off insulation on other wires which were touching the damaged wire. The dealer is trying to track down all the wires that may have been damaged. Current cost is approximately $2400 with volkswagen agreeing to pick up $900 of the cost. Based on internet research, there have been other reports of frayed wiring in the visor area of the 2002 passat. I have numerous postings by people who have blown the fuse and had their visors replaced. Others have pulled down the visor and taped up the frayed wiring in their visor. I believe this to be a design or manufacturing flaw and I believe that my visor wiring has been fraying for some time prior to the catastrophic failure.