1996 Volkswagen Passat Review
1996 Volkswagen Passat is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 181.50 in length and 56.40 in height. Made in Germany, 1996 Volkswagen Passat has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 18,490 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 1996 Volkswagen Passat. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 37 of gasoline in the city and 37 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- WVWGC83A4TE071010
- WVWGC83A7TE126193
- WVWGC83A3TE072911
- WVWGC83A6TB149126
- WVWGC83A9TE060746
- WVWGC83A3TB173819
- WVWGC83A5TE060503
- WVWGC83A2TE025823
- WVWGC83A3TE126031
Safety and Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
* National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationIIHS Crash Test
* Insurance Institute for Highway SafetySafety & Recalls
Recall 02V256000 started on /Date(1032321600000-0400)/.
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL PORTION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL CAUSING THE HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: IF SUCH FAILURES OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE AT NIGHT OR IN RAINY OR SNOWY WEATHER, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.