Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 9903 | 05/21/1999 | 608346 | Information on radio serial number/code, sticker location on vehicle's begining with vin #'s: golf/ jetta (1999, 2000, 1h_xm215697), new golf/ new jetta (1999,2000 all), new beetle (1999-2000-1c_wm024452), cabrio (1999-2000- 1 h _xm215697), | 11/23/1999 | |
| 9907 | 08/02/1999 | 607937 | Conditions with poor am reception. *tt | 10/19/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 85000 | ||
| Electrical problems from the start, melting of plastic, lights in the car working sporadically at best. oil, drain, oil pump, camshaft,all blamed on lack of verifiable oil changes. timing belt - let go on highway at 85000 miles (warranty for 1999 passat, 100,000 miles) blamed on oil changes. 82 days in shop steering goes during this time and i'm told i need an altenator [ 3rd one ] the story goes on and on...... | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/06/2003 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Numerous problems with 1999 volkswagen passat. when taken to the service dealer, the consumer claimed the car had problems with oil and coolant leaks. the problem was suppose to be fixed, however the dealer never gave the consumer a invoice because the work was never completed. while traveling, the oil light came on again. the consumer was unable to use the vehicle. also the loss of fair market value. consumer spent over a $1000.00 in repairs. *mr *cb. the air condition did cool the vehicle properly, and there was also a valve cover leak, and a power steering fluid leak, the dealer stated the power steering hose was bad, the glove box failed to open, the driver side vanity mirror was broke and the head light bulb was replaced. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 08/12/2002 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Upon replacement of the battery the radio locks down to prevent theft. lock out reset code fails and stereo can not be reset for use.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2001 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Airbag fault indicator stays illuminated. dealer indicates that the passenger side, side-airbag sensor is bad. vehicle has never been in an accident. normal wear and tear. only routine maintenance performed, with the execption of passenger side door trim replaced after adhesion failed. the radio has poor fm reception and no am reception. i only include this information because another consumer complaint (odi id: 840263) has indicated similar symptoms.*ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 2 | ||
| Passenger door speaker failed, replaced and is failing again. *mjs | |||
| 06/09/1999 | 2 | 01/11/1999 | |
| Passenger side air bag cover is not fitted correctly. the dealer attemped to install a new cover. also there was anti-freeze leakage all over the engine two months after purchase of vehicle. anti freeze had hardened. dealer said that the rubber hose had failed under normal driving coditions. dealership replaced the hose on 6-16-99.*ak consumer stated the airbag was replaced by dealer on june 16, 1999 however the airbag was again not fitted correctly and popped up and therefore it was not secure, also the radio does not work properly on the am band, there is interference.*jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - LPG WATER HEATER | |||
| 02/05/2004 | 30 | 5 | 03/06/1999 |
| The 1999 passat has had a number of problems from excessive oil consumption, electrical problems,water pump defects, front end assembly and transmission problems. (nar) *ph *cb | |||