2001 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"A first rate lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heater core went out at 35,000 miles.
I repeatedly replaced the headlights and break-lights.
The turn signals stopped working.
The instrument panel lights come on when I push the brakes.
Customer Care was not helpful at all.
One dealer faked charges of $500 for work the manufacturer had already paid for.
The radiator leaks heavily.
The latch on the center console broke within a month of buying the car.
General comments?
I loved this car when I bought it.
This was my very first car.
I bought it brand new.
I have been very disappointed with my purchase.
There have been too many problems for a car that is only three years old.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49900 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2003 |