2007 Volkswagen Passat Wipers & Visibility Problems
5 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Wipers & Visibility Recalls (1)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Owner Complaints (5)
MY PASSENGER WIPER IS NO LONGER WORKING. AND THE SCREW HAD STRIPPED OFF. I LIVE IN FLORIDA WHERE IT RAINS ALL THE TIME AND IS A SAFETY CONCERN ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR.
THE DRIVERS SIDE VISOR IS SECURED ABOVE THE WINDSHIELD WITH A PLASTIC PART. THIS PART HAS BROKEN FOR THE THIRD TIME IN THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE ALSO ELECTRICAL CORDS RUNNING INTO THE VISOR FOR REMOTE CONTROLS. WHEN THE PLASTIC PART SECURING THE VISOR BREAKS, THE VISOR DROPS DOWN OBSCURING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND IS LEFT DANGLING BY THE WIRES. THE VISOR REMAINS A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER UNTIL A REPAIR IS MADE AND THE NEW VISOR COSTS ABOUT $600 INSTALLED BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. I HAVE HAD 2 NEW VISORS PREVIOUSLY PUT IN THIS CAR. CONSIDERING THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE IT HAS LOW MILEAGE AND IS NOT DRIVEN VERY OFTEN. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. I AM NOT COMPUTER SAVVY AND CANNOT SCAN THE REPAIR DOCUMENTS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND WINDSHIELD LINKAGES WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000. UPDATED 03/12/14*LJ *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR LIGHT ALSO WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AND THE LIGHT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AND MOST RECENTLY FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRAIN HAD TO BE CLEANED OF CONTAMINATED SOLVENT AND REPAIRS WERE ALSO MADE TO THE TEMPERATURE SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO ANY OF THE ABOVE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,578 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK. ON FOGGY AND RAINY DAYS AIR CONDITIONING IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A GOOD VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. SEVERAL 2006 AND 2007 VW PASSAT MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *TR