Volkswagen PASSAT — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16 | Brakes are on this care are failing well in advanc... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2021 | 28 | VW Lane Assist is on when the vehicle is turned on... | Above Average |
| 2020 | 24 | PARK ASSIST NOT AVAILBLE. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER ON ... | Above Average |
| 2019 | 18 | SPEEDOMETER READS 2 MPH LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED AT... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2018 | 65 | I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ON JUNE 8, 2018, FROM HERITA... | Average |
| 2017 | 173 | FAILED STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING ON A 2017 VEHIC... | Below Average |
| 2016 | 179 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHI... | Below Average |
| 2015 | 388 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHI... | Avoid This Year |
| 2014 | 785 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHI... | Avoid This Year |
| 2013 | 1026 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (N/A... | Avoid This Year |
| 2012 | 660 | PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, I FELT A CLICK VIBRA... | Avoid This Year |
| 2011 | 27 | AN EMAIL I SENT TO DARCARS/ SILVER SPRING: IN J... | Above Average |
| 2010 | 226 | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE ... | Avoid This Year |