Chart based on 4229 Volkswagen Passat and 3599 BMW 5-Series repairs.
Chart based on 2370 Volkswagen Passat and 2047 BMW 5-Series repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Don't infer Volkswagen Passat or BMW 5-Series problem frequency from what you see on this page. Many lucky owners have had no repairs, and their cars are not shown.
Volkswagen Passat and BMW 5-Series Problems and Repair Histories