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Volkswagen Passat Most Common Problems (All Years)

62
CV boot
46
ignition coil pack
44
CV joint / axle / half shaft
38
thermostat
36
water pump
31
fuel pump
31
wheel bearing / hub
29
valve cover gasket
27
exhaust flex pipe / mid pipe / tail pipe
27
heater core, heater
25
tie-rod / tie-rod end
24
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
21
bulb: headlight
21
control arm / tension strut / thrust arm / lateral link
21
PCV valve
20
oxygen sensor
19
brake caliper
18
fuel injector
18
heater for DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) / AdBlue
17
coil spring
 
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Chart is based on 1681 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.