1999 Passat
- 37
- trims


| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLS 1.8T→ GLS 1.8T Turbo 4dr Wagon | — | — | — | — | — |
| GLS V6→ GLS V6 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| GLX V6→ GLX V6 4dr Sedan | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 20V Syncro (125 Hp)→ 1.8 20V Syncro (125 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp)→ 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 20V (125 Hp)→ 1.8 20V (125 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V (193 Hp) Automatic→ 2.8 30V (193 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (130 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI Syncro (130 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (130 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (130 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 i (115 Hp) Syncro→ 2.0 i (115 Hp) Syncro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T 20V (150 Hp) Automatic→ 1.8 T 20V (150 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro→ 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Syncro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic→ 2.3 VR5 (150 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 (101 Hp) Automatic→ 1.6 (101 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.3 VR5 Syncro (150 Hp)→ 2.3 VR5 Syncro (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic→ 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) Automatic→ 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Syncro→ 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Syncro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) Syncro Automatic→ 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) Syncro Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Syncro→ 1.8 20V (125 Hp) Syncro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI (150 Hp)→ 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V Syncro (193 Hp)→ 2.8 30V Syncro (193 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (115 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (115 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.6 (101 Hp)→ 1.6 (101 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic→ 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 i (115 Hp) Automatic→ 2.0 i (115 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic→ 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI Syncro (110 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI Syncro (110 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) Syncro→ 2.5 TDI (150 Hp) Syncro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (101 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (101 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.0 i (115 Hp)→ 2.0 i (115 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 30V (193 Hp)→ 2.8 30V (193 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.8 T 20V (150 Hp)→ 1.8 T 20V (150 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Syncro→ 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Syncro | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1.9 TDI (110 Hp)→ 1.9 TDI (110 Hp) | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Syncro Automatic→ 2.8 V6 30V (193 Hp) Syncro Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E025000 · 42,540 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain Passat and Passat Four Motion vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, an underbody heat shield may become damaged. If this occurs, the heat shield may contact the exhaust system, which can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, the affected vehicles may have a fuel line (1.8T engine only) or fuel tank ventilation valve (4motion / all-wheel drive vehicles only) that may leak due to fracture. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
2008119 · 21,359 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.
A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
08V156000 · 412,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
02V026000 · 487,284 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles the tie rods of the steering assembly may be inadequately sealed to prevent moisture and dust particles from entering the swivel bearing mechanism. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing could wear over time diminishing the steering control of the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will replace the tie rods.
2002103 · 3,868 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
00V414000 · 83,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the steering assembly tie rod seals do not seal properly. If moisture and/or dust particles enter the swivel bearing mechanism, the swivel bearing may wear over time to a point where the steering begins to feel "loose" and could diminish the steering control of the vehicle with the potential for a vehicle crash. Correction: Tie rods will be replaced on affected vehicles.
1999195 · 4,900 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.
IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.
99V248000 · 51,900 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
99V131001 · 88,121 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 degrees F. This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster resulting in possible loss of power brake assist. Correction: A vacuum by-pass system will be installed on affected vehicles.
1999095 · 9,000 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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