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1993 Volkswagen Passat

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

90 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 10 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 20 Visibility 18 Electrical System 16

Frequently Asked Questions

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 90 complaints with NHTSA for the 1993 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Electrical System. 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.