1992 Volkswagen Passat
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Volkswagen Passat. Newest first.
The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle IS placed in a forward or reverse gear.
Remedy
Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Owner complaints
39 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
Throttle cable melts then it jams, usually in a high revving position. I have gone through 3 new throttle cables, each time they melt and stick. *Jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving 65 mph heater core blew out. as a result white steam filled the passenger compartment which impaired the visibility of the driver. *Ak *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Heat exchanger (core) leaked while driving, steaming up the vehicle interior to impair visibility. hot coolant leaked into passenger's foot area. this IS very similar to the already issued recall # 96v115000. my car IS 1992 VW passat: [xxx]. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
While driving gas and fumes began emitting from vents causing windows to fog eliminating consumer's visibility. dealer diagnosed that had a broken heater core. Ts
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Heating system smells of antifreeze when using front vents and defrost. 2 - 3 fan selection used and heater set to medium warm setting antifreeze fumes started to blowout, which fogged front window and breathing in hazmat antifreeze.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The engine valves and timing belt failed while driving causing the vehicle to shut down. *mjs
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Lock · Power train › Manual transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Trunk latch broke.*et
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
The electronic control module in the transmission failed. *mjs
- Engine and engine cooling
Engine overheating the dealer fixed the problem but it happend again. Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle IS constantly overheating (6 times).*et
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When it's cold vehicle will start fast and run well. but after car has been warmed up, parked and started again, it's hard to start. Then, when going down the street and slowing down, vehicle will stall. This IS very unsafe. Vehicle has been repaired on several occasions, however continues to experience problems. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, air › Supply · Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed control
There IS fuel leaking into the engine compartment. Dealer has seen vehicle. There have been many other problems with this vehicle, including: -automatic acceleration, throttle sticks when accelerating -heater core exploded -brake pedal goes to the floor -cv…
There IS fuel leaking into the engine compartment. Dealer has seen vehicle. There have been many other problems with this vehicle, including: -automatic acceleration, throttle sticks when accelerating -heater core exploded -brake pedal goes to the floor -cv joints bad -trunk latch will not open -oil leak -transmission failures -exhaust problems -starting problems, ignition -fresh air control does not work -steering wheel lost screws *ak *ML
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element
The air conditioning works fine on this vehicle. But when the heat IS turned on heat control switch melts from the inside out, causing damage to the dash panel. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Suspension › Front · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Vehicle speed control
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Transfer pump was replaced once during warranty, all others after its expiration. The symptom IS that the engine stalls at all speeds. If this happens when the car IS in neutral, all power assisted components stop working. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Automobile stalls out because the fuel pump goes bad and has to be replaced. Consumer states has had this done five times. both dealer and manufacturer have been contacted, neither wants to assume responsibility for the vehicle's defects. *ak *ML
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Fuel pump has failed and has had to be replaced 5 times. I have back-up paperwork, invoices, etc. Symptoms are car stalling, sometimes on freeway. I feel the car IS unsafe to drive. Dealership says talk to VW; VW says talk to dealership. I'm stuck.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
According to the volkswagen's owners manual the timing belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles. The original timing belt broke around my 58,000 miles, causing extensive damage to cylinder housing, and VW paid a portion of the cost. My replacement timing belt broke at the 109000 mile mark; well…
According to the volkswagen's owners manual the timing belt must be replaced every 60,000 miles. The original timing belt broke around my 58,000 miles, causing extensive damage to cylinder housing, and VW paid a portion of the cost. My replacement timing belt broke at the 109000 mile mark; well before it's recomended replacement, and caused damage inside the cylinder housing. VW refuses to pay any of the cost this defective part caused to my vehicle. They said I should have brought the vehicle in for services, and they would have checked the tension of the timing belt. However, there IS no mention of it in the service manual. I maintained and had regular services performed on the vehicle at repair shops that was usually cheaper than going through the dealership. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt failed causing damage to the engine valves.
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Turn indicator switch developed a "dead spot" when trying to signal a left turn; indicator now functions sporadically.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt snapped causing the cylinder head to blow and total engine shut down.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalls.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt broke.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Experiencing possible auto tranmission. Interlock system failure, can remove key in any gear; also, gear shift lever can be moved out of park into any gear without key being in ignition, date of mfr. 08-91. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10213836Airbag Issues.
- 10159010The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10157383VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
- 10155644This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
- 10128105This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128104This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
- 10128055This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
- 10126785Update model year applicability to include 2017.
- 10125848Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10125762Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10124454Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.
- 10026848Volkswagen: 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.
- 53604Conditions with engine intermittently will not start.
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