1999 Volkswagen Passat Review

1999 Volkswagen Passat is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 184.10 in length and 57.60 in height. Made in Germany, 1999 Volkswagen Passat has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,800 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 1999 Volkswagen Passat. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.40 gallon. The engine is 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Trims Available: 3
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,800 USD
MPG: 18 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Volkswagen Passat 1999 Trims

1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 31 HWY

1999 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 29 HWY

1999 Volkswagen Passat GLX

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 30V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

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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 02V026000 started on /Date(1011934800000-0500)/.

Summary: ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL FIT PASSAT VEHICLES WITH A NEW WHEEL HOUSE LINER THAT WILL BETTER PROTECT THE CAR'S FILLER NECK. JETTA VEHICLES WILL BE FITTED WITH A DIFFERENT METAL SHIELD DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ABRASION PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF TIRE DISINTEGRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 13, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 00V414000 started on /Date(976078800000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

Recall 08V156000 started on /Date(1207540800000-0400)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS MAY HAVE A FUEL LINE (1.8T ENGINES ONLY) OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE (4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE ONLY) THAT CAN LEAK DUE TO FRACTURE.

Consequence: A HEAT SHIELD THAT MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. IN ADDITION, A FUEL LEAK FROM A FUEL LINE OR FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELDS ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS TO COVER THE POSSIBLY DAMAGED AREAS AND FLASH ALL 1.8T ENGINES WITH A PRECAUTIONARY SOFTWARE UPDATE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT AND ADJUST THE FUEL LINE ROUTING ON 1.8T VEHICLES AND THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE ON 4MOTION/ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, AND REPLACE COMPONENTS IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 09E025000 started on /Date(1242014400000-0400)/.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Recall 99V131001 started on /Date(927259200000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Recall 99V248000 started on /Date(937195200000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF MOISTURE AND/OR DUST PARTICLES ENTER THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM, THE SWIVEL BEARING COULD WEAR OVER TIME DIMINISHING THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIE RODS.

FAQ

The 1999 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 1999 Volkswagen Passat so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 1999 Volkswagen Passat is lower than $10,600.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 1999 Volkswagen Passat that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

1999 Volkswagen Passat can go 344.4 miles in the city and 508.4 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1999 Volkswagen Passat is its excellent fuel economy. 1999 Volkswagen Passat has a 1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO engine and It gets 21/31 mpg city/highway.

Volkswagen All models of 1999

Volkswagen Cabrio

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Eurovan

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Golf

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen GTI

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Jetta

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen New Beetle

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Passat

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

Volkswagen Passat Wagon

$21,200 - $28,150
21 City / 31 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 20V TURBO

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