It can be delayed by 10 or more seconds. Should I Buy the 2014 Volkswagen Passat? Interior quality is impressive, as is passenger space throughout the cabin. What Is the 2014 Volkswagen Passat? On the road, it delivers a comfortable, composed ride, although the steering lacks road feel. The radio can not be turned off, even after the car has been turned off. Volkswagen upsized the Passat a few years back, a move intended to make it more appealing to Americans. The recall began February 6, 2015.
The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak. Luckily it never happened on a long trip. The Passat competes in the crowded midsize segment, which includes heavyweights like the and Honda Accord, as well as value-oriented rides like the Kia Optima and. The radio had terrible hearing quality. Ended up having to replace the whole system as metal flakes from the failing compressor had made it's way into the rest of the system.
Decided to go with a Camry with less miles. After an intermediate period of varying duration, it will come back on and continue perfectly fine. Climb even a slight grade or barely breathe on the throttle, and the automatic transmission downshifts, banishing the rumbling sound. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short. One side benefit of the switch from inline-five to turbo inline-four is less weight on the nose. Lower-end Passats can look vanilla, but moving up to the Premium level adds an Autumn Nut Burl wood-trim detail that brings some visual interest to the cabin.
The Passat also comes standard with antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both front and rear seats. By the time it does you don't need it anymore. Speed alerts, a vehicle health report and an improved point-of-interest service for the optional navigation system are also included withCar-Net. One of its biggest selling points is its spacious backseat with 39. All versions have front-wheel drive. No word yet if a sport suspension or other performance upgrades are also a part of Sport content. It would appear the nav system has been working the entire time.
. In the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid. It also will not offer route alternatives that are 100+ miles shorter than other routes. Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1. The factory original was replaced due to a collision with a deer, the second and third both failed. A sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment. At 34—35 mpg highway, the Passat 1.
Also the backup camera takes too long to come up. Josh was very helpful and very nice. Even though the Passat is several hundred pounds heavier than the Jetta, the 1. You can also get a manual transmission on a number of Passat trims, another olive branch to the driving enthusiast who needs to trade up to a more family-friendly ride. Research on the web indicates that this was a standard problem. Problem had to do with vacuum system and brakes.
Sometimes you can turn the car off and restart it and it will work, other times this doesn't help. The Passat isn't particularly techy or eye-catching, but it's practical, competitively priced and roomy. It shifts out of first and into second at three miles per hour. The Sport trim is new to the Passat lineup. To put that in context, the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima offer 34. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. The Volkswagen Passat for 2014 faces a number of well-received competitors including the new Nissan Altima, Honda Accord and Chevrolet Impala.
The engine is in being replaced under warranty. There are four transmissions available: a 5-speed manual with the 2. The 2014 Volkswagen Passat may not be as distinctive-looking as the Passats that came before it, but its clean styling should serve it well over time. The Editorial department is independent of Cars. In resale value, the Passat falls behind the Camry and Accord but bests the Optima and Sonata over time.
I have had an emissions?? Introduced for 2012, Volkswagen's midsized sedan was redesigned and optimized for the American market. They will do what it takesto get you in a car. Telling is the torque curve of the 1. Unless it was actually in fail mode at dealership, they would not accept our claim. The full rundown: a black roof, black mirror caps, a special Urano Gray color, front fog lamps, a rear spoiler, aluminum pedal caps, sport seats, stainless-steel kick plates, paddle shifters, and 19-inch aluminum wheels. This length also allows for a more sizable trunk — with 15. New Base Engine This year, a 1.