Worst 2007 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL/PROPULSION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 104 | 2 | — | 97,045 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | 1 | 1 | 90,214 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 31 | — | — | 111,395 mi | |
| ENGINE | 28 | — | 3 | 102,718 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 | 1 | — | 32,011 mi | |
| STEERING | 15 | — | — | 71,378 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | 1 | — | 90,184 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 10 | — | — | 22,677 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 92,829 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | 1 | 68,475 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 93,588 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 143,655 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 1 | — | 64,961 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 106,468 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 30,526 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 43,610 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 48,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 20,578 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | — | — | 56,289 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 2,700 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 20,578 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | 1 | 30,289 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 | — | — | 32,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 92,500 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 75,321 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi |
Recalls for 2007 Volkswagen Passat
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,362,096 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 2 more recalls
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