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 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

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.

Volkswagen All models of 1996

Volkswagen Cabrio

$18,490 - $21,890
37 City / 45 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf

$18,490 - $21,890
37 City / 45 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Jetta

$18,490 - $21,890
37 City / 45 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Passat

$18,490 - $21,890
37 City / 45 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Passat Wagon

$18,490 - $21,890
37 City / 45 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL

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