2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"I enjoy most everything about my VW Passat, except for some mechanical issues"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After having the brakes and rotors replaced, about 1500 miles later, I noticed that the instrument panel began flashing "Brake Fault," then "Stop," and then "Check Manual." At first the warning lights came on periodically, Later they came on more regularly. I had the vehicle checked with computer testing equipment and nothing was found to be wrong.
Now, every time I start the car, there's three (3) beeps and then those messages appear and don't go away till the engine is shut off. In the mean time, the brakes appear to be fine and work excellently. Twice my sensor module was checked and found to be okay. Other that the annoying warning lights and beeps, the brakes are great.
My vehicle is a 2001 VW Passat with the 2.8 V6 engine, and it has 4 motion for the drive system.
I really like my Passat, but wish the annoying problem would go away.
General comments?
My Passat handles great and has plenty of power.
I don't like the cost of repairs, though!
There are some odd ball issues with this vehicle.
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| Fantastic, comfortable and yet reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 24th September, 2009 |