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1994 Volkswagen Passat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 23 18 494
2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 23 18 494

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 95V178000

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

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

36 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling 10 Electrical System 6 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1994 Volkswagen Passat?

EPA figures for the 1994 Volkswagen Passat reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1994 Volkswagen Passat?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1994 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 1994 Volkswagen Passat?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA for the 1994 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.