2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The electronic control module has been replaced twice; the first repair failed before I even pulled out of the dealer parking lot, and the second after 40 miles. The service manager joked that I had warranty work on my warranty work.
The electric wiring harness has also been replaced.
The car was found to have a faulty ignition coil.
I have owned this car for just about a month, and it has spent half of that time in the repair shop.
General comments?
This is an extremely comfortable car.
It has great road feel and maneuverability.
The brakes are very responsive.
However, I am seriously concerned about reliability issues.
I will probably cut my losses and sell this car very quickly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9700 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 760 |
| Date of Entry | 4th November, 2002 |