1998 Volkswagen Passat power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Beginning in june 2002, I began reporting to vw service centers issues with the suspension and drivetrain. Most of these issues were referenced by the nhtsa (see 99v248000). On january 25, 2005 I wrote to volkswagen of america detailing the suspension and drivetrain issues, including referencing…”
filed Apr 18, 2006
“Volkswagen had not taken any action to perform three recalls on 1998 volkswagen passat. Letter answered by mr. Alberto jimenez via email. *ph *la”
filed Apr 15, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 Passat | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 Passat | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 Passat | 37 | 6% |
| 2013 Passat | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 Passat | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 Passat | 34 | 21% |
| 2009 Passat | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 Passat | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Passat | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 Passat | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.