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 21,890 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 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V and uses 37 of gasoline in the city and 37 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- WVWEE83A9TB146870
- WVWEE83A6TE088571
- WVWEE83A7TE108049
- WVWEE83A9TE094770
- WVWEE83A4TE088200
- WVWEE83A9TE107100
- WVWEE83A2TE072643
- WVWEE83A9TE162887
- WVWEE83A8TE124955
- WVWEE83AXTE157567
- WVWEE83A1TE108161
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.