2012 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 295 | 61% | 62,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 95 | 20% | 63,500 mi |
| Steering → | 46 | 10% | 69,000 mi |
| Engine → | 40 | 8% | 59,400 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 32 | 7% | 55,025 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 4% | 35,000 mi |
| Structure → | 17 | 4% | 45,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 3% | 39,600 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 12 | 2% | 28,317 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 11 | 2% | 29,170 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.