Used 2002 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
Used Passat for sale
Do not buy
sarg033, 12/24/2003
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This car is very attractive and fun to drive. However, it has serious quality issues and is not reliable. I have been stranded twice because of the coils (only to be recalled after I had already been stranded!) After the first two went bad, VW would not replace the other two until they broke (full knowing that they would eventually.) The headlights blow out every 12000 miles, the radio will stop playing (but can be easily fixed by jiggling the fuze). I've had to have the doors adjusted because they were falling off.
Decent
K, 06/08/2008
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Bought this car after having a Jetta. Loved the Jetta; do NOT love the Passat. Gas mileage 23 combined at best. Recurrent problems that were "fixed" (front headlight shakes, lock/unlock button won't work, one of the locks stuck, window stuck open, screeching noise from dash when cold out and using fan, burning brakes smell) and the seat heater was burning me through the seat. (they repaired that for free though). Will not buy again!
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- GLS 1.8T SedanMSRP: $4,99540 mi away
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Really do like this car!!!
WDW, 03/01/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX 4Motion AWD 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl 5A)
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Had an Avalon (a fine reliable vehicle). Anticipated buying an A6. Researched, test drove, opted instead for a loaded Passat. Only 3000 on the odometer, but so far "lovin dat car!"
Mid-size alternative
cincinnati kid, 03/01/2002
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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The look, the room, the zoom!
good car so far
FF, 12/27/2007
2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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bought the car new initially had a problem with the windshield wiper relay (wipers quit working in hard rain) which was poorly handled by the dealership. Had to threaten with lawsuit to get them to properly diagnose and replace. few other problems so far. The "home link" controller broke out of the sunshade and was fixed under warranty. starter motor gave up at 45000 miles and VW would not pay for replacement (very disappointed as this is a highway vehicle with very few starts per day). handle of glove compartment broke off (did not fix yet). multi-function display is getting very dim. one new CV joint @ 84Kmiles. car has been great otherwise pleasure and fun to drive (see below)