2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"This is the most unreliable vehicle I have ever had the misfortune to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
3 of the 4 ignition coils.
Head lights blown nearly monthly.
Glove box door stopped latching at less than 60k miles.
Both half shafts needed replaced before 100k miles.
Gas cap does not release unless you open the trunk and manually pop it with the lever under the trunk lining.
Temperature gage only works in summer time.
They released this vehicle with recommendations to use 5 w 40 oil for oil changes, and then after it was serviced several times using the wrong oil, they released a statement that says it should have been using a larger filter and 50 weight oil.
General comments?
I would never own another, and tell everyone who will listen to never ever buy a Volkswagen.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 9th December, 2008 |