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2017 Volkswagen Passat problems by component

108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.

ComponentComplaints
Air Bags28
Electrical System17
Steering16
Forward Collision Avoidance15
Service Brakes15
Engine7
Fuel/propulsion System6
Lane Departure6
Power Train5
Visibility/wiper4
Wheels4
Back Over Prevention3
Structure3
Suspension3
Tires3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Seat Belts2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Visibility2
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seats1
Traction Control System1

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.