1992 Volkswagen Passat Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Volkswagen Passat, 18% of the 39 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.
“There is fuel leaking into the engine compartment. Dealer has seen vehicle. There have been many other problems with this vehicle, including: -automatic acceleration, throttle sticks when accelerating -heater core exploded -brake pedal goes to the floor -cv joints bad -trunk latch will not open -oil leak -transmission failures -exhaust problems -starting problems, ignition -fresh air control does not work -steering wheel lost screws”
NHTSA complaint #856016, filed 2000-02“Experiencing possible auto tranmission. Interlock system failure, can remove key in any gear; also, gear shift lever can be moved out of park into any gear without key being in ignition, date of mfr. 08-91.”
NHTSA complaint #810146, filed 1997-03“Vehicle would start, shifted into drive position, vehicle will not go or move. Put vehicle in shop 3 different times for transmission. Vehicle in shop now.”
NHTSA complaint #807246, filed 1997-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 15% |
| 2019 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 5 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 5% |
| 2015 | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 | 37 | 6% |
| 2013 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 | 15 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 34 | 21% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 13 | 5% |
| 2006 | 47 | 8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 14% |
| 2003 | 35 | 6% |
| 2002 | 25 | 4% |
| 2001 | 34 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 5% |
| 1996 | 2 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 11% |
| 1994 | 4 | 16% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 18% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 8 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1992 Volkswagen Passat
17 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology