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1991 Volkswagen Passat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 27 21 423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 92V131000

THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

30 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 7 Engine And Engine Cooling 6 Fuel System, Gasoline 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1991 Volkswagen Passat?

EPA figures for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1991 Volkswagen Passat?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1991 Volkswagen Passat?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.