NHTSA — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

9.9

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

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2008 Volkswagen Passat windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2008 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 132007

Passat 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 200 miles

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

Driving home with in freezing weather after a snow storm, every few minutes cleaning the windshield with washer fluid, where after stopping the car for a few minutes, the wipers refused to function while driving (attempting to clean the windshield from the road salt). Had to carefully pull over, checked the fuses, and cleared all ice from the windshield cowl and wiper blade arms, then it worked. None of my older cars had this issue.

- Lake Hiawatha, NJ, USA

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