2013 Volkswagen Passat wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 23 complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 65 MPH on interstate in nice weather and low traffic the sunroof of my 2013 volkswagen passat exploded outwards creating a large hole 18" - 20". It was a loud gunshot type noise and some glass ended up on our faces and arms creating minor cuts. Most of the glass was blown outside the car and damaged the roof and trunk. When the explosion occurred the windows were closed and the sunroof was also closed and the air conditioner was on. We were not under any overpasses or near buildings or road debris.
I bought this vehicle new and had the heating system serviced at the VW dealer. The heater core has fail two times, both times I had it replaced at a VW dealer. The first time was on 12/21/2016, I contacted VW and they would not cover any of the emplacement cost. The second time was on 01/24/2018, the dealer representative said VW would cover half of the cost of the repair. I paid for my have and then contacted VW to see if they cover the whole cost. They said they would not. Thank you.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
- Air bags 382 complaints
- Engine 110 complaints
- Electrical system 95 complaints
- Fuel system 88 complaints
- Lighting 60 complaints
- Steering 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
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