no report yet
Cooling system: fan
Risk. A WORN AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAN SEIZE RENDERINGTHE FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE, EVENTUALLY CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL.
1993 Volkswagen PassatProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 1993 Volkswagen Passat, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 Volkswagen Passat has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
17Visibility4 crash/fire/injury
14Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
4Seat belts
4Exterior lighting
4Power train
4Equipment
53 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | 4 |
| Visibility | 17 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 |
| 3 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1993 Volkswagen Passat recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Suspension: front
Risk. SEPARATION OF THE AXLE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TOTHE SIDE OF THE SEPARATION AND RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
1993 vs. every other Passat year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Passat median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1993 Volkswagen Passat safety ratings
1993 Volkswagen Passat 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1993 Volkswagen Passat, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL TANK PUNCTURELed to recall 02V-026
- FUEL TANK PUNCTURENo recall
- FOG LAMP FIRENo recall
In owners' words
What Passat owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND NOISY FAN MOTOR SHAFT. FOUND TWO RECALLS REFERRING TO THESE TWO PROBLEMS. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER. *JB
FAULTY HEATER CORES/HEATER EXCHANGERS LOCATED BEHIND THE DASHBOARD IS A PERVASIVE PROBLEM. HEATER CORE LEAKED. *BF ANTI FREEZE LEAKED INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AROUND THE FEET OF THE PASSENGER. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. RECALL# 98V295000. *SC
TURN ON AIR CONDITIONER, OR HEATER, AND A STEAM OF ANTIFREEZE COATS WINDSHIELD, AND IT GETS COMPLETELY FOGGED OVER TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT SEE. HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. 1993, PASSAT GLX. VR6. *AK
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