1999 Volkswagen Passat V6 review from North America
"Absolutely not!!! A perfect car for the first 2 years (that was all the warranty covered)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front control arms needed to be replaced at 75,000 miles. Not under warranty.
Major oil leak with hose needing replacement as well as gaskets and valves.
Camshaft adjuster needed replacement.
Poor pick-up. Throttle body needs replacement at 79,000 miles.
General comments?
Both Volkswagen of America and the Volkswagen dealership wash their hands off the matters as these issues are not under warranty. 4.5 years is significant amount of time for a car. Needless to say, I was under the impression German cars are of good quality and do last when looked after well. In my case, it does not seem it have made any difference. The dealership (as to be expected) says she can only go by what Volkswagen of America sets out for them, which is really not very much at all. Any brand new car that needs to be in the shop has serious quality control issues.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2003 |