1998 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sunroof spontaneously opens and closes without warning. When it opens, it is impossible to get it closed with the switch as it never returns to a predictable position based on the markings on the switch. Once open, it may close itself at randomly and unpredictably. When it is open, I'm afraid to…”
filed Sep 28, 2007
“I had the sunroof of my 1998 passat spontaneously shatter. I was driving 60-65 mph when this happen. The weather was overcast with light rain. The temperature was 37 f. The glass appears to be blown outward. Luckily I had the sunroof shade closed which prevented me from being showered with glass…”
filed Oct 10, 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 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.