Worst 2007 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 104 | 2 | — | 97,045 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 32 | 1 | 1 | 90,214 mi | |
| Fuel System | 31 | — | — | 111,395 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 28 | — | 3 | 102,718 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 16 | 1 | — | 32,011 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 71,378 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 90,184 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 10 | — | — | 22,677 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | — | 92,829 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 68,475 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 143,655 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 64,961 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 5 | — | — | 106,468 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Volkswagen Passat
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,623,786 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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2007 Volkswagen Passat — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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