2002 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Visibility · FL

2002 volkswagen passat. Consumer writes in regard to being told the recall to repair the faulty equipment on her vehicle was to outdated to repair the vehicle and she would have to pay for the repairs at her expense. *tgw the consumer referenced plenum drain sunroof drain. The consumer stated water damaged the headliner and other components in the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle collects 1-2 inches of water, every time it rained or when she washed the vehicle.

Filed Feb 10, 2012 · Engine, Visibility · 68,000 miles · CA

The vehicle has a safety issue as I cannot see when I put the heater on. The windshield becomes completely covered with steam. I have almost crashed 5 times already. Help!

Filed Jul 3, 2011 · Visibility · 30,000 miles · CT

2002 vw passat plastic lens cover over the head lights are so filmy, cloudy can hardly see at night..the lens covers have been cloudy for years, I notice lots of cars with cloudy lens cover not just vw...should be safety recall..... Do we wait like we did on no doc loans until we admit we have a problem.........no exact incident but I'm sure they have happened.

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 Jan 18, 2010 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · SC

Water leakage from sunroof to floor boards. The sunroof has drainage tubes, that can and will become clogged. Water on floorboard can lead to transmission problems. Tubes had to be unclogged, located on front door frames.

Filed Dec 22, 2009 · Visibility · 95,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. While driving on the highway at 70 MPH the sun roof exploded. Fragments of glass fell all over of the vehicle. A representative from the manufacturer stated that they are not aware of this type of failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

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 Mar 16, 2008 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · SD

This is the second time that the window regulator has gone out on my 2002 vw passat 4motion glx. The first time this happened the drivers window regulator failed due to a corroded cable in the assembly. The most recent just happened to the rear passenger regulator, but this time the plastic assembly that holds the glass window broke and and the window fell down in traffic. I am very mechanically inclined and have fixed both of these problems on my own time, at my own expense. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing these problematic issues. Thank you, darin.

Filed Jan 31, 2008 · Visibility · 52,107 miles · CT

2002 volkswagen passat defective sunroof. Consumer states that she didn't drive the vehicle for one week and when she started driving it, there was a sloshing noise. She noticed the entire rear floorboard was flooded with water. *kb the dealer informed the consumer the problem was inherent and there was definitely a defect in the sunroof design.

Filed Aug 10, 2007 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · CA

Sun roof cycles on its own to raise and lower aftter end (in the moon roof mode).