2001 Volkswagen Passat GLX review from North America
"Seems high quality until you actually have to have some work done. Faulty engineering"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leather is starting to wear and look bad.
Brake pads & rotors need to be replaced when last major maintenance at 22k miles indicated that brake pads & rotors were fine.
Had to take to dealer to repair blown fuse because the engineering of the car does not allow a regular car-owner to get to the fuses themselves.
Terrible customer service, was told that the horrible warping was my fault for driving with the E-Brake on, which does not happen because I don't usually use the E-Brake.
One of the tailpipes is loose and hangs below the other - has been this way since I bought the car.
General comments?
Have been a loyal Volkswagen owner for many years, I am very unhappy with the dealer service and overall customer service. Will not buy another Volkswagen again and am looking to get rid of this one ASAP.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 - 4Motion Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 27th March, 2003 |