Volkswagen Passat engine problems by year
627 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 20 Passat model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 104 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 11 | 24% | — | |
| 2017 Passat | 7 | 6% | — | |
| 2016 Passat | 17 | 16% | — | |
| 2015 Passat | 53 | 22% | 54,792 mi | |
| 2014 Passat | 77 | 13% | 54,400 mi | |
| 2013 Passat | 104 | 14% | 47,300 mi | |
| 2012 Passat | 40 | 8% | 59,400 mi | |
| 2010 Passat | 41 | 25% | 97,200 mi | |
| 2009 Passat | 60 | 41% | 78,000 mi | |
| 2008 Passat | 43 | 26% | 92,000 mi | |
| 2007 Passat | 28 | 11% | 100,500 mi | |
| 2006 Passat | 64 | 11% | 107,114 mi | |
| 2005 Passat | 12 | 8% | 123,750 mi | |
| 2004 Passat | 18 | 6% | 117,000 mi | |
| 2003 Passat | 23 | 4% | 136,400 mi | |
| 2002 Passat | 13 | 2% | 131,400 mi | |
| 2001 Passat | 5 | 1% | — | |
| 2000 Passat | 8 | 2% | — | |
| 1999 Passat | 2 | 0% | — | |
| 1998 Passat | 1 | 0% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.