2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Cute, but useless for reliable transportation."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Four ignition coil packs have gone out in 12,000 miles (at 2K, 8K, 10K and 12K miles) causing the engine light to come on and the car to lose power. I don't believe that Volkswagen has a fix for it yet, and they have agreed to repurchase my car under the California Lemon Law.
General comments?
This is a very fun and attractive car, but it's poor reliability overshadows all else.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2003 |