1995 Volkswagen Passat Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Volkswagen Passat, 4% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,000 miles.
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.
“While driving at normal speed consumer felt that vehicle suddenly went from drive to neutral, then back to drive. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced a part. Consumer is not aware of which part was replaced problem stopped. Currently, sunroof and rear seat belts are not working. Consumer owns a 1996 not in the dims system. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001661, filed 2002-12“Sometimes the seat belt on the driver's seat will not come out of the mechanism. Also, the belt locks into position around the driver without applying the brakes, or if there is any slight movement by the driver. The dealer is aware of the problem, but the problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #824633, filed 1998-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1990 | 7 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1995 Volkswagen Passat
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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