What is the fuel economy of a 1993 Volkswagen Passat?

EPA figures for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1993 Volkswagen Passat?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1993 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 1993 Volkswagen Passat?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1993

1993 Volkswagen Passat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	28	22	404
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	22	18	494
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	25	20	444
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	23	18	494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 92V058000

THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Campaign 93V118000

LOCK NUTS USED TO HOLD THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AXLES TO THE SUSPENSION STRUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THE LOCK NUTS MAY BREAK AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE AXLE FROM THE SUSPENSION STRUTS.

Campaign 95V178000

IMPROPER MATERIAL WAS USED IN MANUFACTURING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR SHAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO WEAR AND BECOME NOISY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

49 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Visibility 12 Engine And Engine Cooling 10 Electrical System 8

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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.