NHTSA — Seats: Front Assembly: Seat Heater/Cooler Problems

3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,667 miles

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1998 Volkswagen Passat accessories - interior problems

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1998 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 152004

(reported on)

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The drivers side seat heater malfunctioned and burned a hole through the seat and the drivers coat.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012001

Passat

  • miles
Catalytic converter replaced early on in ownership. Water pump, oil pump, timing belt replaced two months ago. Turbo replaced twice and still defective. Electrical problems with driver's side window, heated seat, trunk light. Suspension system bushings need replacement @ only 56,000 miles. Steering column replaced early on.

- Sussex, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Oct 191999

Passat

  • miles
The seats heating element is broken and appears to have overheated leaving grill marks in the inner seat cover lining. Nlm

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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