2002 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2002 Volkswagen Passat — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 volkswagen passat. Consumer writes in regard to being told the recall to repair the faulty equipment on her vehicle was to outdated to repair the vehicle and she would have to pay for the repairs at her expense. *tgw the consumer referenced plenum drain sunroof drain. The consumer stated water…”
filed Sep 30, 2014
“The vehicle has a safety issue as I cannot see when I put the heater on. The windshield becomes completely covered with steam. I have almost crashed 5 times already. Help! *tr”
filed Feb 10, 2012
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 2002 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.