1996 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Volkswagen Passat — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Heatercore failed foged up all my windows,soaked carpet and filled cabin with toxic antifreeze vapor on my way home from my uncles funeral. *cn”
filed Jan 4, 2008
“Heater core is leaking, and makes driving impossible due to decreased visibility, and the fumes coming off the heater core cause me to cough for a few days if I actually drive my car. *nm”
filed Dec 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 Passat | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 Passat | 13 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.