2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Good alternative to the mainstream mid-size sedans"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window regulator failed.
Door lock failed.
Dashboard bubbling.
Engine light appears, but only when outside temp. is 30f or below.
Trip computer occasionally will not function.
Paint seems very thin as the cars gets scratched easily.
General comments?
The Passat is a nice car, solid and stable at high speed as compared to the Japanese competition.
However, the constant minor problems take much of the enjoyment out of ownership.
My dealer has been given me excellent customer service. I wish I could say the same for VW.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8Turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19110 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pathfinder |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2005 |