Worst Complaints About the Volkswagen Passat
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Passat owners are having the most trouble with the engine (44%), electrical (7%), and the interior (7%). We've listed the most common owner complaints below. The full list is available on CarComplaints.com.
- Oil Sludge Resulting in Engine Failure 49 complaints at an average of 92,051 miles in the 2002 Volkswagen Passat.
- Engine Failure From Oil Sludge 44 complaints at an average of 79,746 miles in the 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
- Engine Oil Sludge 14 complaints at an average of 84,255 miles in the 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
What's Wrong with the Passat?
You should avoid the 5th generation (2006–2010) Passat because of its overall PainRank™ of 19.91.