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1993 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems

Owners reported electrical system problems in 16 complaints for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 18% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 2
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.

What owners wrote

After turning on the vehicle, an electrical short in the wiring caused the wires from the battery to the dash to catch on fire.

March 1997 Fire

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