1991 Volkswagen Passat GL review from North America
"Great for smooth highways, not lumpy city roads and traffic jams"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Turning the steering wheel left to its maximum causes a clunking noise. The dealer couldn't fix it.
Exhaust leak at about 6 years.
Head gasket started to leak after 5 years.
Engine burns a lot of oil.
Heater coil leaked at about 8 years.
Thermostat switch broke recently, at 10 years.
General comments?
The car's suspension isn't smooth enough. I can even feel the painted lines on the road. This causes a very rough ride on many of the roads in my town.
But, after all this negativity, the car is a blast to drive on the highway.
Good feel even at speeds over 140kph.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 157432 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2001 |