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Ford F-150 vs. Volkswagen Passat Reliability Comparisons

Ford F-150 Reliability vs. Volkswagen Passat Reliability:
Ford F-150 Reliability vs. Volkswagen Passat Reliability:

You won't find Ford F-150 or Volkswagen Passat reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford F-150 and the Volkswagen Passat truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford F-150 and Volkswagen Passat reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford F-150 and the Volkswagen Passat were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford F-150 and the Volkswagen Passat have been recently.

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Ford F-150 Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Volkswagen Passat   17 Passats, 3.1 months of data per Passat, average 4500 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 75 Passats, 8.2 months of data per Passat, average 10000 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Rough start earlier, much improved lately.35
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford F-150 49 F-150s, 6.3 months of data per F-150, average 6800 miles54
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford F-150 101 F-150s, 10.4 months of data per F-150, average 16000 miles39
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Volkswagen Passat   19 Passats, 10.1 months of data per Passat, average 29700 miles

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2010 Ford F-150 72 F-150s, 10.2 months of data per F-150, average 31800 miles39
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford F-150 47 F-150s, 10.1 months of data per F-150, average 40300 miles

Revised for this model year.33
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Volkswagen Passat   18 Passats, 10.1 months of data per Passat, average 48900 miles

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2008 Ford F-150   18 F-150s, 8.4 months of data per F-150, average 60800 miles

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 51 Passats, 9.4 months of data per Passat, average 47500 miles

63
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford F-150 29 F-150s, 8.9 months of data per F-150, average 73100 miles14
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Volkswagen Passat 49 Passats, 9.4 months of data per Passat, average 70600 miles65
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford F-150 28 F-150s, 9.9 months of data per F-150, average 83800 miles

47
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Volkswagen Passat 40 Passats, 9.3 months of data per Passat, average 75200 miles

Redesigned for this model year.77
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford F-150   23 F-150s, 8.3 months of data per F-150, average 94200 miles

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 27 Passats, 10.3 months of data per Passat, average 102700 miles95
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Volkswagen Passat   17 Passats, 8.4 months of data per Passat, average 98900 miles

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2004 Ford F-150 40 F-150s, 9.5 months of data per F-150, average 91600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.47
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 Ford F-150   19 F-150s, 9.0 months of data per F-150, average 102800 miles

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 41 Passats, 9.6 months of data per Passat, average 119700 miles101
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford F-150   23 F-150s, 8.4 months of data per F-150, average 120700 miles

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 42 Passats, 9.2 months of data per Passat, average 106900 miles

103
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Ford F-150 28 F-150s, 7.9 months of data per F-150, average 136800 miles

55
0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Volkswagen Passat   14 Passats, 9.2 months of data per Passat, average 118600 miles

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2000 Ford F-150   18 F-150s, 8.8 months of data per F-150, average 152300 miles

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2000 Volkswagen Passat   17 Passats, 7.5 months of data per Passat, average 151600 miles

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1999 Ford F-150   17 F-150s, 8.1 months of data per F-150, average 134200 miles

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1999 Volkswagen Passat   17 Passats, 7.4 months of data per Passat, average 144600 miles

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1998 Ford F-150   12 F-150s, 7.8 months of data per F-150, average 160000 miles

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1997 Ford F-150   10 F-150s, 6.1 months of data per F-150, average 222800 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford F-150

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford F-150 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Ford F-150: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 While only having only 4000 miles on my FX4, I also have a Ecoboost F150 Platinum with 10,000 miles on it and no problems to report so far. Neither has failed us at any time and the engines have zero oil consumption. Seen long trips with no problems too!
2010 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 So far I have about 48,000 miles on it and have not needed any repairs.
2010 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Tested and true power plant
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 I like having a truck I can count on. I want my dollars per mile driven to to be low I want to be able to haul and pull when needed So far my Ford trucks have not let me down This the definition of reliability 300,000 miles is the definition of durability
2009 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Driven 17,000 miles, across country twice. Changed the oil... added gas. One flat tire.
2009 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 owned 7 of them so far all with over 200k miles and one with over 500k miles
2009 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 These trucks have a very good reputation, and have served my family well in the past
2008 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 What few issues I have had with the vehicle have been immediately remedied and issues known for this vehicle from other owners has never been anything serious that would hinder using the vehicle.
2007 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Solidly built pick-up, best work truck in the market
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 I have had no problems thus far.
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 The 5.4L Triton is known for its durability and dependibility. It has very rarely ever encountered a problem when the owner conducted proper maintenance and oil changes.
2005 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 202-horsepower 4.2L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 Have 28K on the thing and just have changed fluids
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Owned truck for 1 year and 50,000km and no major maintenance or major issues surfaced.
2004 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 Have always gotten a minimum of 350,000 miles on a truck. Never had any problems and have owned 3. Drive approximately 350 miles per week.
2004 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 hope it will be reliable
2003 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 I had very good luck with a previous Ford truck and most reliability ratings put it fairly high. They had been building that model for years - I figured the kinks must have been worked out by now.
2003 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 No major problems. This truck has never let me down. Cranks up every time. I would drive it anywhere.
2002 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 260-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 This truck has only been back to the dealer on time for a minor problem with the steering wheel. It has so far been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
2001 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 202-horsepower 4.2L V6
4-speed automatic RWD		 Will focus on this strictly on rust resistance. After 11 years and 107,000 miles I discovered the lower radiator support bracket had completely rusted through, causing the radiator to sag a bit & threatened to destroy it, the auto transmission, the A/C lines and the fan belt, if the radiator should shift any more. Ford has already had a major recall for rusting of gas tank support straps. In my opinion this degree of severe rust damage should not have happened this soon, and is a combination of design defect and poor materials. See my YouTube video about this problem.http://youtu.be/EjAXPkduQrc
2000 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 220-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 0

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