2013 Volkswagen Passat visibility/wiper problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“VW has replaced the heater core twice on this car. Yet less than 1 year later the heat will not work on just the passenger side which then foggs the windows and eliminates visablility rendering the car useless.”
filed Jan 15, 2024
“Plugged heater core. OBD code present P2457. Defroster was compromised. Confirmed by VW dealer. Advised by manufacturer to replace heater core and flush system per technical test and repair procedure.”
filed Nov 26, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Passat | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 Passat | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 Passat | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 Passat | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 Passat | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Passat | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 Passat | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.