What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Volkswagen Passat?

EPA figures for the 1997 Volkswagen Passat reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Volkswagen Passat?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1997 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 1997 Volkswagen Passat?

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Volkswagen Passat, most often about: Electrical System, Visibility, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 1997

1997 Volkswagen Passat

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.9L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Diesel	32	42	36	283
2.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	23	18	494
2.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	24	19	468

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 09E025000

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

87 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 21 Visibility 16 Engine And Engine Cooling 11

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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.