1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
125,000 miles

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1997 Volkswagen Passat lights problems

lights problem

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1997 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 132004

Passat Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 125,000 miles

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

Consumer complained about ignition switch and headlights problems. While driving on a winding road the headlights just turned off, and consumer would have to wiggle the ignition to get the lights to turn back on. Currently, manufacturer was recalling vehicles with this defect. However, because this vehicle had an excess of 125,000 miles it was 25,000 miles past the cut off point. Also, headlights will sometimes go out while driving. Dealer replaced ignition switch. Consumer felt that this problem should be a definitive recall without mileage limitations.

- Carmel, NY, USA

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