1995 Volkswagen Passat engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Volkswagen Passat — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The heater core failed on our 1995 vw passat while my son was driving it. Without warning it failed and poured 190 degree antifreeze over his ankles. Fortunately he wasn't severely burned or crashed the car, but it was serious issue. We spoke to vw but they wouldn't replace the heater core. Many…”
filed Nov 20, 2008
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle vibrates and is worse when in high gear. Part of the fan fractured causing the vehicle to overheat. There is an nhtsa recall, # 95v178000, regarding the engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan. The vehicle vin was not included in the recall.”
filed Aug 17, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Passat | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 Passat | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 Passat | 32 | 12% |
| 2006 Passat | 66 | 11% |
| 2005 Passat | 50 | 34% |
| 2004 Passat | 59 | 21% |
| 2003 Passat | 131 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.