1996 Volkswagen Passat Fuel System Problems
5 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data
5
Complaints
Jan 1999 – Dec 2000
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2000
FUEL GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER NEEDLE WILL NOT SET AT ZERO EVEN WHEN IGNITION IS OFF. *AK
NHTSA #: 737626
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Aug 1999
FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL LINES. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA #: 845918
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jan 1999
"O" RING AND SEAL WERE CRACKED, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED AND REFUSED TO REPLACE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM UNLESS COST GOES TO CONSUMER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FAILED PARTS FOR NO CHARGE. *AK *ML
NHTSA #: 833623
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Feb 1997
ENGINE STALLS SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA #: 546778
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Aug 1996
PLASTIC SHROUD ON TOP OF ENGINE IS CHAFFING THE FUEL LINE. *SD
NHTSA #: 507173