2002 Volkswagen Passat from North America - Comments

31st Aug 2004, 00:40

"The service costs are too high for how often it will be in the shop"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

A month after I purchased the car it stalled and had to be taken to the dealership. They replaced the mass air flow sensor, but said they really couldn't tell what was wrong with it. Two months down the road the car stops running while on the freeway.

We had it towed to the dealership come to find out that the cam is ruined and the engine will have to be replaced. Since I purchased the car used I assumed the warranty from the original owners. Volkswagen is not honoring the warranty because I cannot prove that the previous owners did not service this vehicle.

Notice to potential buyers: Make sure you have all of the previous service records before purchasing this vehicle!

General comments?

When this car is running right it is a great car to drive.

The seats are very comfortable. The car is very roomy.


13th Dec 2005, 17:55

You can't blame a car on your poor purchase decision. If you don't buy certified, then you take major risk.

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