Honda Ridgeline vs. Volkswagen Passat Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Honda Ridgeline or Volkswagen Passat reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Honda Ridgeline and the Volkswagen Passat truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Honda Ridgeline and Volkswagen Passat reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline and the Volkswagen Passat have been recently.
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Honda Ridgeline Reliability through March 31, 2013
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.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda Ridgeline
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| Reliability and Durability of the Honda Ridgeline: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
So far so good. My past experience tells me that a Honda vehicle is reliable and that I no reason to expect anything different with the Ridgeline. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very few problems that can not be easily fixed. A solid and proven design over the years. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
As I mentioned. My 2003 Honda Pilot with 120000 has never had anything go wrong. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not any issues in the first 20,000 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
No repairs or failed equipment in 56,000 miles |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Reputation is still very good |
| 2007 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Honda reputation for reliability. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
The reliability of Honda vehicles has been well proven for a long time |
| 2006 | 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
2 1/2 years, 43,000 miles of trouble free driving so far. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Volkswagen Passat Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Volkswagen Passat.
