Overview & Reviews
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat lineup undergoes a major downsizing, as there is now just a single front-wheel-drive Komfort trim level, and the only available powertrain is the turbocharged 2.0-liter four with a six-speed automatic transmission. One new feature this year is a hard-drive-based navigation system with a touchscreen and digital music storage capability. However, some previously available features, such as leather seating, a premium audio system and xenon headlights, are no longer available.
- Good balance of ride comfort and handling, upscale interior appointments, energetic turbocharged engine, available wagon body style.
- Elevated road noise, costs as much as V6-powered competitors, no V6 option, missing some common options.
User Reviews:
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Sell it before you hit 100K! - 2009 Volkswagen Passat
By George - October 27 - 9:50 amI bought my 09 2.0T with less than 30K. Never put anything but synthetic oil and premium gas in the thing. It was a dream to drive until I started blowing ignition coils close to 80K. At around 103K it started dumping oil and coolant - so much it was embarrassing to park it anywhere. Took it to two reputable shops - they both told me it wasnt worth fixing. I just let the thing go at 106K for $2,500 as a trade in.
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Extremely Unreliable - 2009 Volkswagen Passat
By lee - June 23 - 9:23 amThe car is stylish, but unfortunately seems to break down frequently. I have under 30,000 miles and have had the throttle body replaced, throttle body wiring, and steering column replaced. It has left me stranded 5 times. Probably the least reliable car I have ever owned. Im totally bummed I have a 4 year 60,000 mile lease, its a horrible car
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Never Again VW - 2009 Volkswagen Passat
By NeverAgainVW - November 10 - 8:06 amDont buy it!!! First time buying a VW of any kind. My Passat is a lemon. Purchased for $10K on 11/2015 from an Audi dealership. Many major repairs performed by a VW repair shop EW-ext warr. MP-my portion: 2/2016 faulty crankcase breather valve, coolant exchange & replaced dirty reservoir $760 MP. 3/2016 replaced front sway bar links, both cv joint boots, coolant pipe, 80K mile service $655 MP 11/2016 replaced intake manifold, injectors (EW) 12/16, replaced coils & resealed upper engine, strut bearings, transmission service ($2550) $338 MP, 8/2017 rack & pinion $2K (EW only pay $380) 10/2017 decarb $570, now oil leak!!! Less than two years! Runs fine for a month or two, then check this or that light, OMG!!
