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Major Problems with Volkswagen Passat - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volkswagen Passat model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Passat. Older Passat vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Volkswagen Passat problems by years

2019 8 2018 11 2017 31 2016 43 2015 134 2014 425 2013 540 2012 398 2010 135 2009 133 2008 157 2007 251 2006 555 2005 145 2004 272 2003 624 2002 634 2001 427 2000 505 1999 663

Worst Volkswagen Passat Problems

ENGINE
2002 Volkswagen Passat August 12, 2008 Victims: 4 Mileage: 16000 miles

Driving at 60 mph the engine completely stalled requiring an emergency maneuver to clear highway. vw mechanic says rod snapped and put hole through engine. not oil-related. *tr

BODY
2013 Volkswagen Passat August 13, 2019 Victims: 3 Mileage: 84 miles

Takata inflators i got into a vehicle collision with another vehicle and suffered a concussion due to my airbags failing to deploy in my vehicle.

SERVICE BRAKES
2014 Volkswagen Passat October 3, 2015 Victims: 3 Mileage: 16000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen passat. while driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the front of another vehicle. the contact, who was the front passenger, sustained rib injuries, the driver sustained hand injuries, and the rear passenger side occupant sustained minor abrasions. all passengers required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, but was towed away from the crash scene. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure ...

What is the most common problem with Volkswagen Passat?

Overall the worst problem with Volkswagen Passat relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Passat years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 1231 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 562 ENGINE 477 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 343 STEERING 311 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 303 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 267 ENGINE 256 IGNITION 197 POWER TRAIN 192 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 174 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 163 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 145 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 139 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 126 SERVICE BRAKES 126 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 122 FUEL PUMP 115 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 114 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 109 BODY 97 STRUCTURE 70 GASOLINE 66 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 64 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 64 SEATS 62 CONTROL ARM 61 TIRES 59 SUSPENSION 56 FRONT 52 HEADLIGHTS 52 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 51 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 49 VISIBILITY/WIPER 48 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 45 LOWER ARM 39 COOLING SYSTEM 38 TANK ASSEMBLY 38 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 38 MODULE 37 SEAT BELTS 36 SWITCH 36 ABS WARNING LIGHT 35 DELIVERY 33 ROTOR 33 EXHAUST SYSTEM 32 FRONTAL 32 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 31 EQUIPMENT 30 EMISSION CONTROL 28 UPPER ARM 27 WIRING 26 VISIBILITY 25 ELECTRICAL 24 WHEELS 23 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 23 ABS WARNING LIGHT 23 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 22 WINDSHIELD 21 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 21 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 21 AIR CONDITIONER 20 HEATER CORE 20 LATCH 19 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 18 BRAKE LIGHTS 18 VACUUM 18 FRONT UNDERHOOD 18 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 17 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 17 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 17 SIDEWALL 17 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 15 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 15 CRUISE CONTROL 15 UPPER BALL JOINT 15 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 15 SIDE/WINDOW 15 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 15 MECHANICAL 14 HORN 14 PARKING BRAKE 13 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 13 CONNECTING 13 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 12 LOWER BALL JOINT 12 INTERIOR LIGHTING 12 DOOR 11 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 11 PADS 11 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 11 RACK AND PINION 11 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 10 TREAD/BELT 10 FRAME AND MEMBERS 10 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 10 LINKAGES 9 DISC 9 AXLE ASSEMBLY 9 MOTOR 9 TURN SIGNAL 9 COIL SPRINGS 9 SWITCH 8 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 8 POWER ASSIST 8 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 7 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 7 DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE 7 MASTER CYLINDER 6 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 6 FAN 6 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 6 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 6 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 6 FLASHER UNIT 6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 5 RECLINER 5 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 5 RACK 5 POWER ADJUST 5 LOCK 5 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 5 DIESEL 5 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 5 FRONT 4 RETRACTOR 4 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 4 CALIPER 4 INJECTORS 4 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 4 COLUMN 4 SWITCH 4 ROTOR 4 ANTILOCK 4 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 4 EXTERNAL 4 INFLATOR MODULE 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 CRANKCASE (PCV) 3 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 CHILD SEAT 3 REAR 3 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 3 STARTER ASSEMBLY 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 EXTERIOR 3 ROOF AND PILLARS 3 HYDRAULIC 3 LATCH 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 VALVE 3 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 3 FUEL PUMP 3 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 3 DRIVESHAFT 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 DRUM 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 UNIVERSAL JOINT 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 2 STORAGE 2 CABLES 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 SEAL 2 CONTROL MODULE 2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 2 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 2 LINKAGES 2 FOG LIGHTS 2 WATER HEATER 2 PADS 2 STRAP/WEBBING 2 UNIT 2 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 2 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 2 BUMPERS 1 DRIVELINE 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 CALIPER 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 SWITCH 1 ANCHORAGE 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 AUXILLARY TANK 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 LAMP 1 LINKAGES 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 PUMP 1 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 RIM 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 MULTIPLE AXLE 1 TRUNK LID 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 FILLING/CHARGING 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 TORSION BAR 1 BEAD 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 INDICATOR LIGHT 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 HUB 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SUPPLY 1 HUB 1 INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) 1 SPINDLE 1 SWITCH 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 SWITCH 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 SOFTWARE 1 CAMERA SYSTEM 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 CAMERA 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2019 8 2018 9 2017 24 2016 18 2015 49 2014 59 2013 90 2012 47 2010 15 2009 9 2008 10 2007 33 2006 75 2005 16 2004 53 2003 99 2002 247 2001 69 2000 56 1999 81
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