The Volkswagen Passat windshield washer fluid reservoir usually cracks due to the high heat in the engine compartment. The Volkswagen dealer usually wants a very high price for the basic piece of plastic that should last more than a few years. In most cases we sell the factory Volkswagen Passat updated washer fluid reservoirs that are more resistant to cracking.
The Volkswagen Passat washer pump can fail, and when it does, you will need to replace it immediately as it is considered a safety item for your Volkswagen Passat. Most washer pumps are easily replicable by removing the reservoir. We carry the same Volkswagen Passat windshield washer pumps as you would get at the dealer; we also carry the OE and aftermarket brands.
Replace your Volkswagen Passat wiper blades every year or 15,000 miles. You should replace the Volkswagen Passat wiper blades in sets and typically the Fall is the best time of the year for installing new Volkswagen wiper baldes
The Volkswagen Passat wiper motor is located just in front of the windshield, in the heater wiper motor tray. The Volkswagen Passat wiper motor typically fails due to moisture getting into the stator mechanism and rusting the contacts. As a Volkswagen Passat wiper motor is starting to fail you will see the wiper blades intermittently stop across the windshield.