Volkswagen Passat service brakes problems by year
169 NHTSA owner complaints name the service brakes across 19 Passat model years. The most reported year is 2015 with 26 reports.
| Year | Service Brakes reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 12 | 27% | — | |
| 2017 Passat | 15 | 14% | — | |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% | 26,000 mi | |
| 2015 Passat | 26 | 11% | 7,554 mi | |
| 2014 Passat | 7 | 1% | — | |
| 2013 Passat | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2012 Passat | 11 | 2% | 29,170 mi | |
| 2010 Passat | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2009 Passat | 3 | 2% | — | |
| 2008 Passat | 4 | 2% | — | |
| 2007 Passat | 10 | 4% | — | |
| 2006 Passat | 14 | 2% | 128,000 mi | |
| 2005 Passat | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2004 Passat | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2003 Passat | 11 | 2% | 90,500 mi | |
| 2002 Passat | 15 | 2% | 121,562 mi | |
| 2001 Passat | 8 | 2% | — | |
| 2000 Passat | 4 | 1% | — | |
| 1999 Passat | 1 | 0% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the service brakes. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.