1991 Volkswagen Passat GL Wagon 4AT
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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 1991 Volkswagen Passat GL Wagon 4AT is a 134-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 wagon with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,715 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 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,715 ($37,499 *) |
| 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 | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen PASSAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
25 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen PASSAT
Owner Complaints
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Volkswagen PASSAT (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Fuel System | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
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 1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.