Volkswagen Passat Wagon years to avoid
No model year of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volkswagen Passat Wagon years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volkswagen Passat Wagon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system22
- Airbags10
- Electrical9
- Engine8
- Brakes4
- Body3
- Steering2
- Lights2
- Driver assistance2
- Acceleration2
- Tires1
- Seats1
Volkswagen Passat Wagon problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | - | 9 | Airbags | 77,748 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 75,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 11 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 6 | Fuel system | 135,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | - | 3 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 7 | Brakes | 105,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2001 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Volkswagen Passat Wagon
What years of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volkswagen Passat Wagon?
Fuel system, with 22 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (10) and electrical (9).
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
3 recalls between 2001 and 2010. The 2007 model year has the most, with 3.
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