2009 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 60 | 41% | 78,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 46 | 32% | 90,000 mi |
| Steering → | 20 | 14% | 59,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 18 | 12% | 62,800 mi |
| Air Bags → | 12 | 8% | — |
| Power Train → | 10 | 7% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.