1998 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
The 1998 Volkswagen Passat has 99 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
99
Suspension complaints
21%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“HAD A CREAKING SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF MY 1998 VW PASSAT 1.8T. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM TIE RODS WERE BAD (AND DANGEROUS) AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST. DID THIS AND 6 WEEKS LATER THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE FAILED WHILE DRIVING…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have?
NHTSA has 99 complaints about the 1998 Volkswagen Passat suspension — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.