Complaints
27
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:100,600 mi
#25 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:120,667 mi
Crash-related:2
#34 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:99,003 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 100,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 120,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 1 | 1 | 99,003 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 139,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 51,885 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi |
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