2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T review from North America
"Car is great, service and assistance is awful"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear rotors replaced at 23,000 miles.
Ignition Coils replaced due to recall notice.
Radio/CD player replaced when the car was 6 months old after going out once before.
Engine oil sludge, car not drivable at 33,200.
General comments?
I love this car, but VW of America and my dealership are not standing behind the engine oil sludge problem which has been address by VW of America through a letter sent to all Passat and Audi 1.8T owners.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 43 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33210 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2004 |