2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"Unreliable, too many problems for a new car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The controls on the steering wheel did not work. The steering wheel had to be replaced.
The radio, Monsoon system, was completely dead for a while and then it could not stay on any station. The stations kept changing, without control. It would stay on a station for 5-10 seconds and skip to another. This was also fixed.
Now there is a problem with the coil, the car had to be towed to the dealer. Since the part is not in stock, the car has to stay at the dealers for a while.
General comments?
This car was fun to drive at the beginning, till the problems started.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2003 |