2013 Volkswagen Passat suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-60 MPH and driving over the roadway, the rear coil spring fractured. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Mar 20, 2025
“Stalling? Have to put in DRIVE in order to forward in order to get car to back up? Air bags Clock wheel has more connection to what wrong/Air bags connections is Connected to HORN (which stopped working) DRIVE? all the refuses are working fine. horn not work; Dangerous driving in CALIIFORNIA…”
filed Feb 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Passat | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 Passat | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Passat | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Passat | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 Passat | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Passat | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.