NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Volkswagen Passat exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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1996 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 301995

Passat

  • miles

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The car blows smoke so bad I cannot keep the windows open. I have the dealer get the car past emissions because it fails every time. This not only effects myself but every person in the area that I happen to be passing through. The dealer says this is normal. This is not normal for even a diesel. This is a health problem. A raw fuel smell is also present, there are no visible leaks.

- Iselin, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Oct 011998

Passat

  • miles
Exhaust system failed intermittantly causing loudness and vibration, making car undrivable and to fail state inspection.

- Little Paw, NJ, USA

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