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Volkswagen Passat

2006–2010 only

1,483 classified complaints 7 recalls

2006–2010 Volkswagen Passat models have 1,483 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 90,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2010 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Passat report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006–2010 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 376 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 195 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 160 complaints

Median onset: 69,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 89 complaints

Median onset: 78,910 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 75 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 57 complaints

Median onset: 81,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 48 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 47 complaints

Median onset: 66,100 miles.

Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006–2010 model years. See the full Volkswagen Passat report for every year and full specs/safety data.