2002 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Nice looking - will NEVER buy a VW again!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine failure due to oil pump failure. Car had oil pump replaced around 57,000 miles. There was no sludge problem like other 1.8 turbos. My mechanic says he has encountered many of these and there is a major problem with the screen or the pumps which leads to engine failure. I maintained the car by changing the oil every 3-5,000 miles and had all service performed at the dealer except the occasional oil change. VW of America will do nothing for me due to the mileage. Do all the research on this car before buying!!! Many other people have had the same problem!!! Buyer BEWARE!!!
General comments?
Car is great to drive, awful to maintain. I bought this car to drive for its useful life, but didn't envision it would be only 2 1/2 years!!!
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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 | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2005 |