2000 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"I will never let my family or friends buy another Volkswagen Passat"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A continuous headache after paying $22,000 hard earned for this car to get it off the lot, we had to dish out at least $350 quarterly for the last 2 years to keep it running. Engine lights, failed electric windows and locks, and transmission screen replacements eat us up until 1 month after the warranty expired. That's when the engine 1 block after the water pump blew. $4000 later back on the road. $850 again for engine lights and transmission. Right front headlight starts quivering. 1 year later, 118000 miles STOP oil light pops on. 1 mile later the engine blows. The dealer now wants $5000 to replace the lower half. Is there a lawyer reading this? My first thought was a Toyota. Wish I had stuck with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2007 |