Volkswagen Passat suspension problems by year
367 NHTSA owner complaints name the suspension across 24 Passat model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 118 reports.
| Year | Suspension reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 2 | 4% | — | |
| 2017 Passat | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2016 Passat | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2015 Passat | 16 | 7% | — | |
| 2014 Passat | 6 | 1% | — | |
| 2013 Passat | 13 | 2% | — | |
| 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% | — | |
| 2003 Passat | 10 | 2% | — | |
| 2002 Passat | 16 | 3% | — | |
| 2001 Passat | 25 | 6% | 52,510 mi | |
| 2000 Passat | 36 | 7% | 60,000 mi | |
| 1999 Passat | 118 | 18% | 62,000 mi | |
| 1998 Passat | 90 | 27% | 80,000 mi | |
| 1995 Passat | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 1994 Passat | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 1993 Passat | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 1992 Passat | 2 | 5% | — | |
| 1990 Passat | 2 | 6% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the suspension. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.