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Is the Volkswagen Passat Reliable?

2012–2019 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

100/ 100Excellent
0
Total Recalls
0
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Volkswagen Passat Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
201900
100
Excellent
201800
100
Excellent
201700
100
Excellent
201600
100
Excellent

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Passat Compares to Similar Vehicles

Volkswagen Passat100/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Passat scores 28 points above the average sedan — a strong result.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat reliable?+

The Volkswagen Passat scores 100/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 4 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 0 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Passat is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2019 Passat achieved the highest reliability score of 100/100 with 0 recalls and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a Passat last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Volkswagen Passat owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Passat will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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Years to Avoid

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Check a Specific Volkswagen Passat VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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