Complaints
476
Crashes
7
Fires
6
Injuries
12
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Avg mileage:95,818 mi
#228 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:83,451 mi
#328 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:84,658 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 29 | — | — | 95,818 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 28 | — | — | 83,451 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 28 | — | — | 84,658 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 24 | — | — | 58,889 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 22 | — | 1 | 78,868 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 22 | 1 | — | 85,470 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 21 | — | — | 244,803 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 11 | — | — | 76,847 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 75,533 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | — | — | 88,010 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | 1 | — | 107,714 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 8 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 74,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 7 | — | — | 75,014 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 7 | 1 | — | 72,938 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 5 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | — | — | 72,583 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 5 | — | — | 66,879 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 5 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 52,050 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 3 | — | 98,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 | — | 1 | 83,730 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 84,000 mi |
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