1996 Volkswagen Passat Review

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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 19,430 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 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL and uses 37 of gasoline in the city and 37 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen

Model: Passat

Trims Available: 3

Location: GERMANY

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Driveline: FWD

Seats: 5

MSRP: $19,430 USD

MPG: 37 City / 45 HWY

Tires: 195/60R14

Tank Size: 19 gallon

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Volkswagen Passat 1996 Trims

1996 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 37 City / 45 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Passat GLS

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY

1996 Volkswagen Passat GLX

Engine: 2.8L V6 SOHC 12V

Transmission: 4A | 5M

Drivetrain: FWD

Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Seating: 5

MPG: 18 - 19 City / 25 - 26 HWY

Vin Numbers

WVWGG83A8TB195349
WVWGG83A2TE156643
WVWGG83A7TE070177
WVWGG83A5TE124351
WVWGG83A7TE071605
WVWGG83A8TE157960
WVWGG83A5TE150335
WVWGG83A4TE185576
WVWGG83A7TE108586
WVWGG83A1TE114643
WVWGG83A4TB195235
WVWGG83A6TE156421
WVWGG83A4TE131288
WVWGG83A8TE071466
WVWGG83A0TE184862
WVWGG83A1TB149443
WVWGG83A2TE186046
WVWGG83A3TB170181
WVWGG83A3TE072248
WVWGG83A4TE086773
WVWGG83A4TE130514
WVWGG83A5TE087589
WVWGG83A5TE106609
WVWGG83A6TB148286
WVWGG83A6TB171325
WVWGG83A7TB196184
WVWGG83A7TE070129
WVWGG83A7TE156668
WVWGG83A8TB174484
WVWGG83A8TB195478
WVWGG83A9TE071332
WVWGG83A9TE087143
WVWGG83A9TE108976
WVWGG83A9TE151469
WVWGG83A9TE158664
WVWGG83AXTE071453
WVWGG83AXTE114236
WVWGG83AXTE158060
WVWGG83A2TB195475
WVWGG83A9TE076370
WVWGG83A9TE076627
WVWGG83A4TE086496
WVWGG83A4TE180815
WVWGG83A6TB171339
WVWGG83A9TE124210

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall

Not Rated

front

Not Rated

rollover

Not Rated

side

Not Rated

* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall

front

rollover

side

* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & 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.

FAQ

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The 1996 Volkswagen Passat is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 1996 Volkswagen Passat so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1996 Volkswagen Passat is lower than $9,715.

There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 1996 Volkswagen Passat that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.