2004 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems

Filed Dec 28, 2013 · Body, Visibility · IL

The plastic clips holding the window in place broke and window falls down. It costs $350 to replace the $1.50 cheap plastic part.

Filed May 29, 2012 · Body, Visibility · 68,000 miles · CT

The drain coming down from the sunroof apparently became clogged causing this vehicle to short out...horn blowing, alarm system going off, etc. The waterproof black box, which is underneath the drivers seat, was full of water and the comfort control box was all burned. The drivers side floor is soaking wet and we have been trying to dry it out for 6 days now. We are very concerned that this could have caused a fire while our daughter was driving her car. Please advise.....

Filed Jan 29, 2012 · Visibility · 43,400 miles · WA

On 1/28 12:30pm, after around 5 minutes after driving outside my garage onto highway wa-202, the windows turn very steamy. In the next 10 minutes, we tried hot, air, and AC. Recycled and not. It just became worse and warm steam comes out of vents and completely blocks seeing into front. And my wife on the passenger side and young daughters from the car seat in the back see steam all around and cannot see through windows either. This damage almost turns into a disaster accident for my entire family on the state high way. My passat gls has been carefully maintained and protected in the full gated garage. Never water damage with it. We are genuinely looking forward a fair solution or treatment from vw. Please feel free to contact us for any document you want.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Transmission, Visibility · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that he discovered water inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the sunroof was disengaged. The manufacturer advised the contact that there was an open recall on the vehicle under an unknown recall campaign and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for repairs. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle was exhibiting an abnormal jerking sensation when driving at various speeds. The dealer replaced the soiled carpeting and noticed extensive water damage to the transmission module, which was also replaced. The contact stated that the jerking persisted when attempting to switch gears. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to locate a failure within the vehicle. The failure persisted until the transmission failed. The dealer refused to replace the transmission. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000 and the current mileage was approximately 102,000. Updated 1/19/2010 *cn updated 01/27/11

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Visibility · 44,000 miles · WA

I own a 2004 vw passat. The window regulator went out in the back passenger side door. The window does not go down when the button is pushed. I have a friend who owns a 2002 passat and her passenger window regulators keep breaking also. She has had them fixed several times, but the problem still exists. I have not yet fixed mine.

Filed Oct 17, 2009 · Transmission, Visibility · 116,153 miles · IL

Sporadically the rear windows would not respond to the window up/down switch, then later without touching the switch the windows would open or close. The dealer found a cheap plastic cotter pin type instrument causing the problem. I have not had the chance to check out the repair since the dealer has my car going on 3 weeks for two other issues (transmission surge and engine light/p0101) for which they are having problems diagnosing the problem.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Visibility · 48,000 miles · NY

In april 2008 my 2004 vw passat spontaneously developed a crack, gradually lengthening, in the windshield. I replaced it with an original equipment windshield, and now, in march 2009, the windshield has again spontaneously developed a lengthening crack. In neither case was there any chip or "ding" or anything suggesting any impact of anything into the windshield.

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · MI

My luggage compartment light kept chiming in my car even though the door was shut. I recently took my vw passat to a dealer and was told the windshield wiper motor needs to be replaced at a $400 cost. The wiper motor that broke, was leaking fluid into the lock, which I had to replace 2 months prior to this incident. I noticed recalls for the same part in newer models. My car only has 60,000 miles on it.

Filed Oct 21, 2008 · Visibility · 97,000 miles · FL

My A/C blower motor works when it wants to and most of the time when it's hot it does not blow. The blower motor will start on it's own sometimes driving down the road. Or if I go through a car wash (drying cycle with the blower) it will start up. I had it at 2 vw shops and they could not find the problem.

Filed Oct 17, 2008 · Visibility · 78,500 miles · AZ

Rear driver side window dropped into door panel without warning approx 11/2 years ago - window regulator broken. No previous damage to door or window suggesting a potential problem. Six months ago car was taken for service because front passenger window was not opening or closing completely. Prior to checking technician suggested window regulator was going bad but claimed nothing was wrong with window upon inspection. Oct 17, 2008 same front passenger window dropped into door panel. Window regulator broken just like other. $450 min service. Volkswagen claims its bad luck not a recurring problem.