1998 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The lower control arms on my 1998 vw passat are defective and dangerous according to my mechanic. Vw refuses to replace them even though there was a recall for these parts. The reasoning is that: - I brought my car in for the recall at their dealer in 2005 and at the time the parts seemed ok. - at…”
filed Sep 24, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volkswagen passat. The contact heard a popping noise while driving 3 mph in reverse. The front end of the vehicle slammed to the ground without warning. The vehicle was towed and a local mechanic replaced the lower right control arm. The contact has the failed component…”
filed May 21, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 Passat | 1 | 1% |
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.