2016 Volkswagen Passat problems by component
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 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 → | 25 | 24% | 46,713 mi |
| Electrical System → | 22 | 21% | — |
| Steering → | 19 | 18% | — |
| Engine → | 17 | 16% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 14% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 14% | 26,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 10% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 7% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.