1998 Volkswagen Passat Suspension:front Problems
NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How suspension:front ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 331 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat overview page.
What owners report
“THERE IS A CREAKING SOUND WHEN TURNING WHEEL IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CREAKS ARE ALSO HAPPENING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 886373 — filed 04/20/2001
“VECHICLE WAS AT DEALER FOR 30 DAYS ON FINAL ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE SUSPENSION NOISE. NOISE WAS DUPLICATED BY SHOP FOREMAN, SERVICE ADVISOR AND TECH…”NHTSA complaint 742545 — filed 03/16/2001
“HEARD SUSPENSION TYPE NOISE WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AND PUSHING ON FRONT END. DEALER ONLY CHARGED ME 50% ON PARTS SINCE IT SHOULDN'T HAVE FAILED SO…”NHTSA complaint 740609 — filed 02/08/2001
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension:front complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have suspension:front problems?
Suspension:front is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat: 28 of 331 complaints on file (8.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have in total?
331 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's suspension:front category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
