Do 2018 Volkswagen Passat owners report Service Brakes problems?

12 of 45 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat (27%) involve Service Brakes.

Do 2018 Volkswagen Passat owners report Engine problems?

11 of 45 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat (24%) involve Engine.

Do 2018 Volkswagen Passat owners report Electrical System problems?

10 of 45 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat (22%) involve Electrical System.

2018 Volkswagen Passat: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 45 owner complaints to NHTSA, service brakes lead at 12 reports (27%), followed by the engine at 11 (24%) and the electrical system at 10 (22%). No fires were reported in any category. The brake and engine reports each include 1 injury, and a few involved a crash.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 27%

Most-reported area: 12 complaints (27%), with 2 crashes and 1 injury. Some owners describe a brake safety recall on the car, including a do-not-drive notice.

Engine safety 24%

Second most-reported: 11 complaints (24%), with 1 crash and 1 injury. Owners describe the engine stalling or hesitating, with the car not accelerating when needed.

Electrical System safety 22%

10 complaints (22%), including 1 crash. Owners report recurring electrical problems and difficulty getting them diagnosed.

Fuel/Propulsion System0 13%

6 complaints (13%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported. Owners describe warning lights such as the ECM light coming on while driving.

Air Bags safety 11%

5 complaints (11%), including 1 crash. Owners report airbag warning errors showing on the dash.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 45 complaints

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