1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS review from North America
"I'd rather walk than buy another Volkswagen!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check engine light came on 3 days after purchase.
Axel, CV joints and entire front end assembly fell apart while making a left turn 3 months after purchase.
Days after having a 40,000 mile check up
the water pump went out.
Now the transmission is gone. I took it to the dealer 3 times reporting
the problem, but they told me nothing was wrong. Now the transmission is gone.
General comments?
Volkswagen offers the worse customer service.
They do not honor their warranties. They discourage and overcharge customers.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50900 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Park Avenue |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2004 |