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Common Problems with 1999 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 1999 Volkswagen Passat had 204 complaints, and 16% of issues had something to do with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems.

What is the most common problem with a 1999 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 1999 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 32 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 13 AIR BAGS 12 TIRES 12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 SUSPENSION 9 SEATS 7 STEERING 6 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6 POWER TRAIN 5 VISIBILITY 4 STRUCTURE 4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 ENGINE 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 EQUIPMENT 1 SEAT BELTS 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 1999 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
1999 Volkswagen Passat Victims: 2

Consumer was driving a 25 mph in rainy conditions when another vehicle going opposite direction lost control of vehicle/ fishtailed, hitting consumer...

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1999 Volkswagen Passat June 28, 1999 Victims: 2

Brakes sticking to drums and no brake light warning of pending stop. problem never addressed by vw, the dealership or corporate. the problem caused...

FRONTAL
1999 Volkswagen Passat June 29, 1999 Victims: 2

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60 mph, and airbags did not deploy, causing minor injuries. dealer and manufacturer will be notified....

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