Volkswagen Volkswagen 1996
Model Volkswagen made in 1996 by Volkswagen got 9 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 9902 | 06/17/1999 | 606706 | Information summarizing all components that must be replaced following airbag deployment. *tt | 09/01/1999 | |
| 9910 | 06/21/1999 | 9603 | 606642 | Information regarding airbag system inspection service. *tt | 08/30/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| V9905 | 01/26/1999 | 610180 | Information on using 5w30 synthetic oil when performing warranty repairs or free maintenance on 1996 - 1999 model year tdi (turbo diesel) vehicles. *tt | 04/19/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/06/2000 | 65871 | 1 | |
| Instrument display cluster on 96 passat wagon glx totally failed, resulting in loss of odometer and tachometer readings. panel was replaced for $500. written letter to vwoa went unanswered. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 143388 | 1 | 09/01/1996 |
| Entire dash board went dead after a few days of extreme cold weather. i have heard of this happening with many other volkswagen's and feel that manufacturer has not addressed this problem properly. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/06/1996 | 1 | 01/02/1996 | |
| Alternator failed. qcaw | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 106000 | 08/18/1996 | |
| Entire instrument panel (fuel, temp, speedometer, tachometer and odometer displays) failed during cold weather. multiple reports of the same problem can be found via a google newsgroup search. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 05/20/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Cooling system/radiator hose defective. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner fan failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Differential assembly failed, causing pieces of internal components to cut through differential housing on transmission case. this is the second occurrence in this vehicle. first caused vehicle to be immobilized immediately in traffic. second and most recent, rendered vehicle unable to move under it's own power, in heavy traffic. also, since transmission case was penetrated in no less than six locations, gear oil was released onto roadway, causing an immediate hazard for other drivers. this problem is well known among other owners of this and similar models. there is speculation among enthusiasts that it is due to the use of rivets instead of bolts to secure the ring gear (crown wheel) in the differential assembly. this is apparantly a cost-cutting measure. volkswagen makes available a kit that includes bolts to replace those rivets. standard vw warranty repair procedure for such a failure calls for replacement of the transmission with a rebuilt unit, but the rebuilt units also use rivets instead of bolts. for this failure, volkswagen of america's district service manager is denying warranty replacement of the transmission because of aftermarket (non-vw) parts installed on the vehicle which are not related to the transmission. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 10/23/2002 | 99801 | 1 | 09/09/1996 |
| The seat belt would not retract back to its original position and could be inoperative in the event of an accident. dealer notified. mr jg *jb | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 03/05/1996 | 1 | 03/04/1996 | |
| Gear box popping out of gear. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | BEDFORD | MINUTEMAN VW | ||
| OH | CLEVELAND | 44128 | ELLACOTT SHAKER VOLKSWAGEN | |
| OH | PERRYSBURG | ED SCHMIDT |