2002 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"The service costs are too high for how often it will be in the shop"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A month after I purchased the car it stalled and had to be taken to the dealership. They replaced the mass air flow sensor, but said they really couldn't tell what was wrong with it. Two months down the road the car stops running while on the freeway.
We had it towed to the dealership come to find out that the cam is ruined and the engine will have to be replaced. Since I purchased the car used I assumed the warranty from the original owners. Volkswagen is not honoring the warranty because I cannot prove that the previous owners did not service this vehicle.
Notice to potential buyers: Make sure you have all of the previous service records before purchasing this vehicle!
General comments?
When this car is running right it is a great car to drive.
The seats are very comfortable. The car is very roomy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2004 |