1999 Volkswagen Passat review from North America
"Bad"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have experienced overheating problems with this vehicle. All the tubing that connects the hoses had to be replaced. The Volkswagen dealer replaced the head gasket at a cost of 1800.00. Thought it might be a cracked head; made them check it and it was OK.
All the door handles broke. The one on the passenger front broke off in my hand.
Makes a funny noise in the front end like a transmission noise (like its in low gear) don't know what that is.
A/C will come on intermittently.
This car is beautiful red with 18" alloys. Looks good in the driveway, but I will never buy another Volkswagen.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | VR 6 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 18th July, 2006 |