1999 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 140 complaints for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 140 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 84 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 29 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 35 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 84 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While attempting to make a 180-degree turn, coming from a parked position on the street, the front left wheel disconnected from the car and hung at a 90-degree angle. This car is dangersou when super-extending the suspension system because a hollow knuckle is used in the suspension system.
The front end is "creaky." there is considerable noise, usually when turning. I suspect that the bushings in the multi-link front suspension are worn. I received an estimate from the dealer on 7/18/2003 of $1020 to fix it. I chose not to fix it at that time. Over the past year I have heard numerous stories of passat and audi a4s that have this same problem so I want to add another complaint to the file.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat
- Brakes 250 complaints
- Engine 87 complaints
- Steering 79 complaints
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints