How many visibility and wipers complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2014 Passat, which is 3% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat windshield or heater core?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2014 Passat, despite multiple owner complaints about the heater core and windshield.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Passat is 26,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Passat.

How does the 2014 Passat compare to other years for this issue?

The 2014 Passat had 15 complaints (3% share) in this area, similar to 2013's 22 complaints (3% share) and higher than 2012's 6 complaints (1% share).

2014 Volkswagen Passat Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 3% of its 594 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 26,000. No related recall is listed for this component.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 15; 3% of 594
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 26,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Sunroof glass reportedly shatters or explodes while driving on the highway with no impact from other vehicles.
Heater core clogs and reduces or eliminates defrost airflow, leaving the windshield fogged or icy in cold weather.
Owners describe repeated heater core failures and replacements, with the problem recurring even after service.
Windshield reportedly separates from its frame, which one owner attributed to defective sealing glue.
Loss of defrost performance is reported both when the vehicle is stationary and while moving.

When 2014 Volkswagen Passat visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 29, 2014, latest Jan 4, 2024.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2014 to Jan 2024; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Passat model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20126 (1%)
201322 (3%)
201415 (3%)
20159 (4%)
20163 (3%)
20175 (5%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (8%)
20201 (6%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wipers complaints does the 2014 Volkswagen Passat have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2014 Passat, which is 3% of the 594 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Volkswagen Passat windshield or heater core?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2014 Passat, despite multiple owner complaints about the heater core and windshield.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Passat is 26,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Passat.
How does the 2014 Passat compare to other years for this issue?: The 2014 Passat had 15 complaints (3% share) in this area, similar to 2013's 22 complaints (3% share) and higher than 2012's 6 complaints (1% share).