1999 Volkswagen Passat Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · data through 07/14/2026

32Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm complaints

4.8%Of all 664 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension:front:control arm:lower arm ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE66 · 9.9%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP51 · 7.7%

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY37 · 5.6%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM37 · 5.6%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM32 · 4.8%

Share of the 664 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat overview page.

What owners report

“THE LOWER RIGHT ARM OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FAILED. THIS IS AFTER ONLY 25,000 MILES. THE BUSHING HAS APPARENTLY COME LOOSE FROM THE ARM…”NHTSA complaint 723739 — filed 06/08/2000

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Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Volkswagen Passat have suspension:front:control arm:lower arm problems?

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat: 32 of 664 complaints on file (4.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1999 Volkswagen Passat have in total?

664 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension:front:control arm:lower arm category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.