1990 Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan 5MT
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- Photo: 1993 Volkswagen Passat CL Injection Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Passat CL by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Passat Caravan B4 1994-1997 special edition TREND sidebackleft 2008-08-16 A by Detectandpreserve, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Volkswagen Passat CL Injection Automatic 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Passat 35i B3 - Cockpit by Hobbysegler-61, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan 5MT is a 134-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,770 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 134 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 133 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,770 ($36,727 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 134 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 133 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Volkswagen Passat GL Sedan 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 1, 1996 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
IN THE EVENT THE ENGINE OVERHEATS AND THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY IN THAT CONDITION, THE COOLANT PRESSURE WILL RISE TO A LEVEL AT WHICH THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING HEAT EXCHANGER WILL ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER'S FEET OR COULD STEAM UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE TEMPORARILY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign 96V115000
Sep 15, 1992 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
Consequence: THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.
Remedy: REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
NHTSA campaign 92V131000
35 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT
Owner Complaints
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Volkswagen PASSAT (1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Seat Belts | 7 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.