Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 9801 | 07/31/1998 | 603336 | Technical bulletin on cargo safety net, assembly overview / retrofitting. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 9801 | 03/25/1998 | 600909 | Function options for central locking system. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| The pressure builds inside the vehicle causing the driver to become disoriented when driving at highway speeds with the ront windows closed and the rear windows open. nlm | |||
| 1 | 05/28/1998 | ||
| Design of the vehicle allows for wind pressure/vibration and severe buffeting at highway speeds that cause discomfort and disorientation to the driver. mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 2 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Dealer state; water leak from firewall from drains in cowlpanel being clogged, shorting out transmission control module 1,200 in repairs owners responsible, but manual doesn't include in maintenence. manufacturer defect of a denied claim. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Sunvisor failed. mjs | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 3 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Firewall continually experiencing leaking into vehicle. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/24/2002 | 1 | ||
| The driver and passenger doors did not close.*jb | |||
| 4 | 01/23/1998 | ||
| Central locking system - rear driver side door malfunction. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 06/20/1998 | |
| Molding cracked, causing tailgate to fail. *yc | |||