2002 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Attractive, solid, completely unreliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At about 6000 miles, an ignition coil blew necessitating a tow for repair. The dealership could not guarantee that the remaining three would not blow because they admit to having innumerable problems with coils on the 2002 1.8T.
General comments?
Volkswagen must recall and repair these Passats as soon as possible. To blow a coil at high speed may cause serious damage or death.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 300 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7800 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2003 |