2013 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
747 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 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 → | 381 | 51% | 57,625 mi |
| Engine → | 104 | 14% | 47,300 mi |
| Electrical System → | 93 | 12% | 68,150 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 65 | 9% | 55,720 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 60 | 8% | 70,980 mi |
| Steering → | 51 | 7% | 66,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 33 | 4% | 25,400 mi |
| Structure → | 31 | 4% | 41,100 mi |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 21 | 3% | 25,599 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 19 | 3% | 63,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 15 | 2% | 29,500 mi |
| Suspension → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 1% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.