Volkswagen Passat Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift (2002 - 2005)
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Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift of Volkswagen Passat has been in production since 2002 by 2005.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 1.1 inches , is wider by 0.2 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 169 lbs.
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Volkswagen Passat Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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| Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift | |
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| Body style | Wagon, Sedan |
| Engine options | 2.0 ATM, 2.0L I-4, 107 HP, 118 lb/ft |
| 2.8L ACK, 2.8L V6, 184 HP, 190 lb/ft | |
| AEB 1.8T, 1.8L I-4, 148 HP, 155 lb/ft | |
| Length | 184.3 - 185.2 in |
| Width | 68.70 in |
| Height | 57.5 - 59 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.40 in |
| Curb weight | 3212 - 4067 lbs |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Front Headroom | 37.8 - 39.7 in |
| Rear Headroom | 37.3 - 39.7 in |
| Front shoulder room | 55.80 in |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.60 in |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.4 - 21.1 gal |
| MPG (City/Highway) | 18 - 27/25 - 38 |
| Payload capacity | 1036 - 1140 lb |
| Towing capacity | 1000 lbs |
| 0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.4 - 10.8 sec |
| ¼ mile time | 14.9 - 17.9 sec |
Volkswagen Passat Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Volkswagen Passat Fifth generation (B5) - Facelift production period from 2002 to 2005 drivers have reported 1675 complaints. The most common problems are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, IGNITION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
| Model Year | Complaints |
| 2005 Passat |
145
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| 2004 Passat |
272
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| 2003 Passat |
624
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| 2002 Passat |
634
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have leased a 2005 vw passat. i changed my oil on a regular basis my mechanic did not write... |
175
~ 58762 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 passat 1.8t caught fire after a coil pack failed and the catalytic converter overheated. i only drove 5 miles... |
161
~ 15633 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2005 passat air conditioner failure blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop... |
127
~ 51515 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 volkswagen passat developed problems with stalling.*mr the consumer was told by the dealer the engine was damaged.... |
121
~ 46103 miles |
| SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS (1) turned on drivers-side seat heater while driving (2) smoke began filling the vehicle and (3) i turned off the... |
117
~ 38269 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled and had to be pushed off the road. the |
95
~ 49268 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was driving down the road and the car started chugging and died. the dealership told me the fuel pump... |
92
~ 84045 miles |
| ENGINE the interior heater does not work correctly. we took the vehicle to a vw mechanic oasis auto center in redding... |
62
~ 118101 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my 2005 passat is leaking gas location is close to the rear passenger side. i called local vw dealer (where... |
58
~ 108388 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. while driving 5 mph the brakes failed. the contact stated that the brakes... |
44
~ 51023 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER twice the floor board in the right back seat flooded due to an improperly installed pollen filter. the second flooding |
43
~ 48521 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt the contact stated on october 9 2005 the vehicle lost forward power. pushed on the accelerator pedal and the... |
42
~ 32722 miles |
| STRUCTURE heat shield is held by plastic screws which easily become damaged fall off or are not replaced after service. heat... |
41
~ 30310 miles |
| SEATS customer notices a metal on metal squeaking noise coming from driver and passenger front seats. noticeable when there is any... |
36
~ 79736 miles |
| SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light switch: my brake lights stay on when my foot is not on the brake. this leaves the potential... |
32
~ 39582 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the interior of the headlight lenses became foggy.... |
28
~ 18410 miles |
| POWER TRAIN 2004-2005 passat tdi w/ bhw engine code. the balance shafts in this engine are driven by a hex shaft off... |
28
~ 81449 miles |
| AIR BAGS side impact air bags failed to deploy despite significant damage to driver's side front and rear doors from a direct |
28
~ 60375 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the brake pedal would travel to the floor... |
28
~ 105437 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my volkswagen passat has experienced scary acceleration without me pushing on the accelerator. this has happened twice both when on... |
27
~ 55842 miles |
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. while driving 60 mph the contact noticed that the fuel indicator went from... |
24
~ 62943 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that upon arriving to his residence he discovered that... |
23
~ 58074 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 vw passat tdi heater core failure a common vw recall problem. *tr... |
21
~ 70858 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake lights remained on without brake pedal pressure and remained on after turning off ignition. i investigated prior recalls and... |
20
~ 58470 miles |
| SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY the motorized sunroof on my 2005 vw passat pulls the interior sunshade open with it when it is opened electrically.... |
20
~ 33914 miles |
| TIRES 2005 passat air conditioner failure blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop... |
19
~ 37600 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on november 4 2005 around 7:30 pm while a i was driving my car from new jersey to new york... |
19
~ 21842 miles |
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that the vehicle ignition coil is not working.dealer notified.*ak... |
19
~ 18745 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind also when braking... |
18
~ 17800 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN automatic transmission lurched on downshift when coming to a stop. dealer replaced the transmission control module...problem has not yet been |
17
~ 27094 miles |
| EQUIPMENT i have a 2004 vw passat 4motion 1.8 turbo. i have just recently (within the last month) replaced the #2... |
16
~ 29549 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM failure of car to shut engine off when key switched to off. intermittent problem. this problem could have lead to... |
15
~ 31513 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT hello i bought vw passat wagon gls brand new from vw dealer in ohio during june 2005. the car malfunction... |
14
~ 11305 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle passat 2004. 1.8 wagon. with 62000 miles on it problem as follow steam came off ventilations when heaters is... |
14
~ 53961 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2003 passat with 46 000 miles and regular 5 000 miles service visits recently had two major problems. the... |
14
~ 58706 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT am radio reception is very poor (static) with the on star feature.dealer replaced the radio twise & antenna system.... stills |
12
~ 9200 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL abs light and traction control light stay on all the time in instrument cluster. *jb... |
11
~ 94636 miles |
| SUSPENSION 2005 passat air conditioner failure blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop... |
11
~ 47509 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs unit failure of 2004 vw passat my abs module keeps flashing a brake failure on my dashboard. i don't... |
10
~ 75324 miles |
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2005 vw passat. while driving 30 mph the low pressure warning light illuminated on the... |
10
~ 36315 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i currently lease a 2005 vw passat. warranty offered: 5 yr/ 50 000 mile. approx. nov 7 2008 vehicle dashboard... |
10
~ 63511 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 2005 passat air conditioner failure blows cold air intermittently. customer states that it blows cold air intermittently then will stop... |
10
~ 12693 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING in six months my brake lights have stopped working twice they had to replace the brke light swith on it. |
10
~ 28587 miles |
| STEERING vehicle engine made unusual noise and stopped running. steering and brakes became very difficult. could not restart engine and heard... |
9
~ 52680 miles |
| VISIBILITY my luggage compartment light kept chiming in my car even though the door was shut. i recently took my vw... |
9
~ 39267 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL i have a 2005 vw passat tdi which has rusting around the inside of the fuel tank. my dealer plus... |
9
~ 62113 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the first problem i noticed was when i exitedthe vehicle was that the remote control would not lock the doors.... |
9
~ 76300 miles |
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2005 vw passat repeated total failure of windshield wipers. does not seem to be predicated on any specific events. the... |
9
~ 3722 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL regarding the incident of reference reported under odi number 10146004 i have to say that i received a letter from... |
9
~ 23980 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vw passat was involved on head-on collision (35mph) with most of the damage observed on driver's side. driver's side airbag |
8
~ 35723 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY rear driver side window dropped into door panel without warning approx 11/2 years ago - window regulator broken. no previous... |
8
~ 45826 miles |
| SEAT BELTS the front and rear seat belts on the left side of my passat are defective. the drivers belt has been... |
8
~ 76068 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC reported when slowing down to 5-10mph care hesitated and then jerked as if someone hit from behind also when braking... |
8
~ 23923 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving 75 mph the front driver side tire tread separated without warning. *jb... |
8
~ 14125 miles |
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT incident description = 2004 vw passat had been previously report several fuel consumptions problems at hoy fox vw and gas... |
7
~ 32091 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY in april 2008 my 2004 vw passat spontaneously developed a crack gradually lengthening in the windshield. i replaced it with... |
7
~ 13211 miles |
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN fuel pump failure while driving on the freeway the car quite running. 1.8 liter turbo in o3 vw passat. dealer... |
7
~ 45773 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES going home from work near dusk on the freeway my car began to veer to the left then the right... |
7
~ 21088 miles |
| PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS my 2004 vw passat had 13 823 when the rear brake pads completely wore out. the front have only worn... |
7
~ 19255 miles |
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while starting the vehicle it caught on fire under the hood. local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. dealer |
7
~ 14679 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. while driving 30 mph the contact smelled a gaseous odor. the windows were... |
6
~ 89192 miles |
| HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on the highway white steam erupted from the air conditioning vents without... |
6
~ 40125 miles |
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt: the consumer was driving in a parking lot when the driver's side airbag deployed. there was no cause for... |
6
~ 29233 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION i have a 2003 vw passat sw. about a year after i bought it i noticed when it started to... |
6
~ 43335 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have sent information regarding to nhtsa about three weeks ago regarding my 2003 volkswagen passat and engine seizure which... |
6
~ 19208 miles |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING while test driving a volkswagon passat glx sedan touching the window control caused the abs braking mechanism to engage. the... |
6
~ 46058 miles |
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT volkswagen has knowingly installed defective coil packs on 2002 1.8l engines. all 4 of mine blew and they replaced them... |
6
~ 1167 miles |
| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2003 vw passat: a.)tie rod and b.)brake... |
5
~ 54788 miles |
| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE in 2007 i heard a noise from under my vehicle. it felt like something was loose and at times dragging... |
5
~ 23771 miles |
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs control module on my 2003 vw passat failed. this appears to be a common failure that disables the abs. |
5
~ 39893 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2003 passat carbon built up on the injectors of the fuel system. *ts ***nar*** after several attempted repairs the check |
5
~ 1100 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when coming to a complete stop or while cruising the vehicle lurches forward. the dealer recalibrated the computer chip in... |
5
~ 20498 miles |
| WHEELS i was traveling on i-70 east 25 miles east of denver at mile marker 133 with three of my granddaughters... |
4
~ 61776 miles |
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had problems with my 2004 passat instrument panel since the first year i bought it. the panel would... |
4
~ 36250 miles |
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph the vehicle made a clanging noise while pulling into a garage. when... |
4
~ 30786 miles |
| DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle was in for repairs at 42k miles while under the warranty in 2004. there was an oil leak... |
4
~ 41250 miles |
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this is a 2003 passat v6. i have 115 000 miles on the car and the car has been maintained... |
4
~ 45418 miles |
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY the rear window glass fell inside the door while traveling at 80 mph causing my family to get extremely alarmed.... |
4
~ 32000 miles |
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving 60 mph clutch failed. vehicle lost power. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak... |
4
~ 21045 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES brake failure light appears even after multiple brake repairs. driver?s side rear upper brake light replaced for 29th time in... |
4
~ 36700 miles |
| POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i recently leased a vw passatt station wagon and things have gone wrong with it even before the car had... |
4
~ 1625 miles |
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when key is not in the ignition horn does not blow. consumer believes that in an emergency she won't be |
4
~ 35000 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the interior heater does not work correctly. we took the vehicle to a vw mechanic oasis auto center in redding... |
3
~ 77000 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while she was driving at... |
3
~ 60089 miles |
| CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passed. the contact stated that the headlight assembly plastic covers became foggy due to... |
3
~ 54000 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 2004 passat 1.8t caught fire after a coil pack failed and the catalytic converter overheated. i only drove 5 miles... |
3
~ 31333 miles |
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2003 passat with 46 000 miles and regular 5 000 miles service visits recently had two major problems. the... |
3
~ 34667 miles |
| POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that his brake lights remain illuminated while driving and fail |
3
~ 47309 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE passenger side rear door molding has warped twice now and first replacement done months after lease inception having been told... |
3
~ 13471 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt*: the contact stated while traveling up hill at 25mph the vehicle sputtered and stalled. the vehicle was towed to... |
3
~ 62200 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated the cowling drainage became filled will debris causing water to enter the transmission module. the vehicle... |
3
~ 58921 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i purchase a new 2003 volkswagen passat from burlington volkswagen 2 years ago and have taken it back to the... |
3
~ 50167 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER engine malfunction indicator light stays on musfire in cylinder # 3 since january of 2005 car at dealer for service |
3
~ 10567 miles |
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems with engine shut down on 2003 volkswagen passat. *mr there was a problem with the odometer reading. the ecp |
3
~ 20833 miles |
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS on the morning of february 25th as i was leaving home and attempted to buckle the driver's side seatbelt on... |
3
~ 46744 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING heater stopped working-heater core checked and found to be okay. thermastat replaced. water pump found to be non-functional and replaced.... |
3
~ 33475 miles |
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the ignition packs are defective and it's very hard to start the vehicle. ph... |
3
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| OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT incident description = 2004 vw passat had been previously report several fuel consumptions problems at hoy fox vw and gas... |
2
~ 28000 miles |
| ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE after rainstorm our 2003 passat wagon began developing a musty odor with no apparent water inside the vehicle. for a... |
2
~ 27528 miles |
| ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs light and traction control light stay on all the time in instrument cluster. *jb... |
2
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| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle would not start on aug. 26. starter cranked but engine failed to turn over and start. dealer diagnosed as... |
2
~ 46729 miles |
| STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel tank ruptured causing fuel to split from the top of the tank and onto the ground. *jb... |
2
~ 79263 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN over 2 years since new car hesitates with soft throttle acceleration likely between 1 and 2 gear no throttle response... |
2
~ 10015 miles |
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i've spent over $8000 towards vw dealership attempts at fixing the horn radio homelink climate control (a/c and heat) rear... |
2
~ 24427 miles |
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE timing belt broke at only 66 000 miles and 3 years of vehicle use. manufacturer recommends replacement at approx. 100... |
2
~ 83000 miles |
| CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while traveling up hill at 25mph the vehicle sputtered and stalled. the vehicle was towed to... |
2
~ 55300 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR at 35005 miles i was told by vw that i needed rear brakes pads and rotors so i had them... |
2
~ 46583 miles |
| PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR at 35005 miles i was told by vw that i needed rear brakes pads and rotors so i had them... |
2
~ 46583 miles |
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS front headlights malfunctioned - replaced them but they couldn't make the alignment of the beam. the car runs to the... |
2
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| SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY failed of both left and right outer cv boots. ... |
2
~ 46927 miles |
| TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE the ignition coil has has had to be replaced three times in my 2002 passat. vw knows about the problem |
2
~ 12500 miles |
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased my 2002 volks passat gls. i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. my radio quit i... |
2
~ 25029 miles |
| TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at... |
1
~ 130000 miles |
| AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my fuel tank is leaking for the 2nd time in 2 years. in 2009 i smelled fuel when the tank... |
1
~ 136618 miles |
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY rear view mirror was pulled off windshield by a 2 yr old mirror separated at the ball-and-socket hinge with the... |
1
~ 95000 miles |
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the indicator noise that engaged when the turn... |
1
~ 105000 miles |
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2003 vw passat: a.)tie rod and b.)brake... |
1
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| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN car had sludge in 2007 dealer cleaned engine and said it was fixed. in feb 2009 the sludge came back... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM at around 85 000 miles abs/traction control lights turned on and parking brake light started flashing. i took it to |
1
~ 85000 miles |
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that a new pair of rare brakes failed on her... |
1
~ 95100 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl*the contact owns a 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that a new pair of rare brakes failed on her... |
1
~ 95100 miles |
| CHILD SEAT webbing installed incorrectly through adjustor on latch on both sides webbing installed twisted making adjustment of latch difficult (related vehicle |
1
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| LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT webbing installed incorrectly through adjustor on latch on both sides webbing installed twisted making adjustment of latch difficult (related vehicle |
1
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| TANK ASSEMBLY > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER incident description = 2004 vw passat had been previously report several fuel consumptions problems at hoy fox vw and gas... |
1
~ 55999 miles |
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 volkswagen passat. in 2007 the contact stated that water would drain into the motor during... |
1
~ 21000 miles |
| CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR fuel pump failure while driving on the freeway the car quite running. 1.8 liter turbo in o3 vw passat. dealer... |
1
~ 74000 miles |
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING front end noise was diagnosed by vw service as missing and loose rack and pinion steering bolts rendering the vehicle... |
1
~ 21269 miles |
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT on or about 2002 i have been complaining to volkswagen about my 2002 volkswagen passat. whenever it rain the back... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sun visor w/homelink causes #5 fuse to blow. wires are shorting out inside the visor causing smoke. when fuse blows |
1
~ 58000 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY auto: 2003 vw passat. problem: liftgate hinges required high effort to open or close - lid felt like 100 lbs |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was driving car on a cold morning and coming to a stop on a hill and the brake pedal... |
1
~ 41000 miles |
| SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING regarding recall 07v063000. i own a 2003 volkswagen passat that had the exact same problem with the brake light switch.... |
1
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| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* - the contact stated that the design of the brake system allowed water to enter into the booster and... |
1
~ 54000 miles |
| ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i've spent over $8000 towards vw dealership attempts at fixing the horn radio homelink climate control (a/c and heat) rear... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2003 vw passat driver leather seat caught on fire while operating car. it burned through the seat & scorched/damaged my... |
1
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| SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my turn signals and hazard lights stopped working suddenly at 50058 miles dealer would not do work under warranty (50k).... |
1
~ 50058 miles |
| FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt: 2003 volkswagen passat. the contact stated the vehicle was slipping out of park and it would a not go... |
1
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| BEAD > TIRES [xxx] this is filed on behalf of my fiancee [xxx] (same address evening phone) owner of the vehicle. we... |
1
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| LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES headlights fails proper function. they have been replaced. seat belts and sun roof do not work properly. engine replaced steering... |
1
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| SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING front headlights malfunctioned - replaced them but they couldn't make the alignment of the beam. the car runs to the... |
1
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| MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION i have my oil changed every 5000 miles as suggested. at 48 880 miles my oil was changed with know... |
1
~ 53995 miles |
| FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen passat. the contact noticed rust had formed in the filler neck of the fuel... |
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~ 24000 miles |
| RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING new '03 passat purchased in dec. '02. feb. '03 i noticed difficulty with steering when the wheel was turned to... |
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~ 5000 miles |
| ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tire jack rotated on solid level ground and kicked out resulting in the car collapsing on the spare which was... |
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~ 34000 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES a loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. consumer pulled over and noticed that the rear... |
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| ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while test driving a volkswagon passat glx sedan touching the window control caused the abs braking mechanism to engage. the... |
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| PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch failed three times since the vehicle was purchased. consumer first had it replaced at 3000 miles. the second time |
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~ 3000 miles |
| HUB > WHEELS we purchased a new volkswagen passat station wagon from livonia volkswagen autoplex (now thayer automotive livonia inc.) in july 2003.... |
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~ 18500 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS volkswagen passat 4 motion. purchased to use in sometimes snowy upstate new york. wheels rims fill with ice and mud... |
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~ 10000 miles |
| INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2003 volkswagen passat w6 2.8l car will not start or fails to run properly due to ignition misfire or excessive... |
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~ 10500 miles |
| CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR recurrent brake failures. at 10 000 miles brake life was measured at 12 mm front and 8 mm rear but... |
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~ 40891 miles |
| SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tail lights intermittently do not turn on when head lights switch is engaged. dealer replaced head light switch under warranty. |
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~ 50 miles |
| DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dealer will do major repairs on brakes replace back and front brakes and rotors.*ak... |
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| FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on january 17 i had work performed for recall 01v157000 which involved replacing the fuel sending unit to prevent the... |
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~ 47000 miles |
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING heater stopped working-heater core checked and found to be okay. thermastat replaced. water pump found to be non-functional and replaced.... |
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| WATER HEATER > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER heater stopped working-heater core checked and found to be okay. thermastat replaced. water pump found to be non-functional and replaced.... |
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| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter coil failure - for over a month the problem would appear and disappear. sounded almost like the muffler fell |
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~ 62520 miles |
| SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR i had problems with the faulty ignition coil two times and the second time they replaced all the coils. here... |
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~ 15000 miles |
| CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM the ignition coil continued to break which caused vehicle to lose power while driving. the dealer was notified. *jb the... |
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~ 21511 miles |
| PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer was told by dealer that the qual pack were defective on her vehicle also stated that the vehicle takes |
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| UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2002 passat has had the turbo replaced twice the comfort control module replaced twice and numerous other recalls. thursday... |
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~ 66810 miles |
| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE i recently leased a vw passatt station wagon and things have gone wrong with it even before the car had... |
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~ 3000 miles |
| HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE i recently leased a vw passatt station wagon and things have gone wrong with it even before the car had... |
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~ 3000 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN lack of information provided to customers on special nature of 4 motion passat driving during a skid in winter conditions. |
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| FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i purchased my 2002 volks passat gls. i have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. my radio quit i... |
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| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the vehicle exhibits excessive vibration and noise primarily between 40-45 mph. the owners backround is an automotive engineer and has... |
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| PARKING BRAKE the brake pads made a grinding noise when the brakes were applied. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who |
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| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR while driving vehicle consumer states the vehicle started to shake and engine suddenly shut off. the vehicle was towed to |
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| POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING upon starting the vehicle and turning the steering wheel consumer heard a grinding sound. following that steering failed. dealership serviced... |
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How to improve the appearance of your Volkswagen Passat and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Volkswagen Passat to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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![GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51afRFQF3wL._AC_QL90_UL90_.jpg?ezimgfmt=0)
GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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![Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6'-9' Front Bumper Lip Splitter Diffuser Strut Rod Tie Bars Compatible with Most Vehicles [Silver]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uS6tYSLrL._AC_QL90_UL90_.jpg?ezimgfmt=0)
Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CVW130-K...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
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Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CVW131-K...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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