1991 Volkswagen Passat Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Volkswagen Passat, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel injectin system: accumulator ( delivery system) was leaking gas to point it was pouring out. Gas fumes were strong from in & outside. Vehicle was towed to an auto motor garage which had seen a common problem possibly due to road salt on street added to corrosion. Fumes possibly could have ignited when stopping and could have been dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #874912, filed 2000-11“The fuel pump sits in a plastic container and the container cracked, suspects that it was caused from vibration. However the fuel leaks out and leaks approximately six inches from the rear right wheel. This problem could result in a fire if someone walks by with a cigarette or match, this problem has occurred two times, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #824809, filed 1998-06“Had smelled gas fumes inside vehicle. Differential pressure regulator was leaking onto the air conditioner clutch, which was a safety hazard. Differential pressure regulator body (plastic) had delaminated from the brass core and wa sleaking heavily.”
NHTSA complaint #836576, filed 1999-04“Temperature and gas gauge were fixed on many occasions by the dealer but never fully fixed. Work only when pushed on the dash cover. There is a service bull on this but problem, but it didn't help fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #720421, filed 2000-03“Differential pressure regulator mounted on fuel distributor structurally failed. Composite body delaminated from brass core, causing steady fuel leak whenever ignition key is on and electric fuel pump is powered. Leaking gasoline drops directly on the electric clutch on the air conditioning compressor. This is a serious fire hazard, especially if the air conditioning system is turned on. An electric spark or the heat generated by the electric compressor clutch could ignite the leaking gasoline.”
NHTSA complaint #705293, filed 1999-04Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 6 | 13% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 18 | 17% |
| 2015 | 23 | 9% |
| 2014 | 50 | 8% |
| 2013 | 88 | 12% |
| 2012 | 46 | 10% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2010 | 33 | 20% |
| 2009 | 53 | 36% |
| 2008 | 63 | 38% |
| 2007 | 42 | 16% |
| 2006 | 64 | 11% |
| 2005 | 23 | 16% |
| 2004 | 57 | 20% |
| 2003 | 169 | 27% |
| 2002 | 73 | 11% |
| 2001 | 44 | 10% |
| 2000 | 46 | 9% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 8 | 21% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1991 Volkswagen Passat
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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