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WVWMA63B1XE••••••1999 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 4.1× more complaints than the average 1999 Volkswagen PASSAT build (31 vs 8).
31on this build
512on the model
68builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 9Suspension 8Hydraulic 8Steering 5
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2008
The contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that she was unable to change gears. The contact also stated that the failure occurred once prior, and both occurrences took place during rainy weather. The first time the failure occurred, the vehicle was towed to an…
Service BrakesJun 2008
The anti-lock braking system module on my 1999 volkswagen passat has failed leaving me with no functioning ABS system. The failure occurred under normal driving conditions. The failure occurs every time the car is driven, the lights on the dashboard appear telling me the system…
Exterior LightingApr 2008
The contact owns a 1999 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the exterior turn signal lights fall off the vehicle periodically. The failure has occurred three times in the past eight years. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but the failure continues. The failure…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2008
Oil sludge problem with my 1.8t engine in a 1999 vw passat after getting oil changes with synthetic oil now I'm with out a vehicle and my job requires me to drive
SteeringMar 2006
1999 volkswagen passat tie rods and driver side airbag were bad. *kb the vehicle was taken to the dealer for it's 40000 miles checkup when the problems were found. The air bag light was on when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN WVWMA63B1XE520395 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.