Volkswagen Volkswagen 1998
Model Volkswagen made in 1998 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1998
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 | |||||
| 9909 | 06/17/1999 | 607338 | This bulletin provides a fluid capacity chart for all vehicles. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 0001 | 03/24/2000 | 610585 | A condition may exist where the engine cranks but will not start. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9801 | 04/03/1998 | 9701 | 600982 | Condition with automatic transmission fluid (atf) seeping from final drive breather vent. *yc | 06/16/1998 |
| 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| V9805 | 04/20/1998 | V9804 | 601247 | Subject regard pre-delivery inspection procedure and maintenance / lubrication schedule. *tt | 07/14/1998 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 9902 | 12/09/1999 | 9901 | 610159 | Subject regarding the heating and ventilation controls, replacing fresh air control lever light. *tt | 04/19/2000 |
| WHEELS | |||||
| 9801 | 04/14/1998 | 601072 | Vehicles will be equipped with wheel lock bolts. *yc | 06/25/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/19/1999 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| I was just driving and exiting an off-ramp when i think i ran over like a rock or piece of object that hit the bottom of my car (nothing hard), but then the side airbag deployed on me. i thought side airbags were suppose to deploy when there is a side impact not a bottom impact??? i contacted the manufacture but they refused to warranty my side airbag and told me that it cost 2000 dollars to repair. they also claimed that because i changed my suspension and added a subwoofer to my car that it affected the airbag. i see in no relation to the aftermarket modifications how it would affect a side airbag. the bottom line is that something hit only the bottom of my car which deployed the side airbag which should never have happened. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/17/2003 | 140000 | 3 | 11/01/1997 |
| 98 volkswagen (vw) passat gls. my mechanic asked me to file a formal complaint about the front-end tie rods of the 98 passat. they have already been replaced twice on my car and are ready for the third replacement. according to him it is an extremely dangerous defect in the design of the car. vw has finally redesigned the replacement, so i think i should not have to pay for this third set since the fault lies with the vw's original design. *la | |||