1991 Volkswagen Passat Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat.

19901992
Complaints
30
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1991 Volkswagen Passat Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

#23 complaints

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

#33 complaints

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1991 Volkswagen Passat — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1991 Volkswagen Passat reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Volkswagen Passat has 30 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Passat?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (3 complaints); Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System (3 complaints); Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1991 Volkswagen Passat have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Volkswagen Passat?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Passat reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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