1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"Piece of JUNK!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything... The transmission is going out, the water pump has failed (twice), the dashboard flashes on and off, the odometer has stopped working, the ABS light is always coming on, poor gas mileage, etc.
The car is junk and I never received good support from the dealers here in Colorado. Never, ever buy a Volkswagen Passat VR6 automatic! They are junk!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | VR6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 76500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 3rd February, 2001 |