How Reliable Is the 2014 Volkswagen Passat? The Volkswagen Passat has a below-average reliability score of 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.

The Volkswagen Passat Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 12th out of 32 for all car brands.

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How Long Do Volkswagen Passat Engines Last? The Volkswagen Passat engine is expected to last between 200,000 and 250,000 miles on average providing it is properly maintained.

Some VW Passat models have been known to run well for 200,000 miles or more! The average Volkswagen Passat model will reach the 100,000-mile mark in about 7 and a half years. However, most Passat models are able to maintain reliable performance for 10 or more years!

The engine, even with its general and stellar reliability, has been known to experience issues. TDI engine malfunction in the VW Passat has been known to occur. If you own this popular family sedan, remain alert for signs of problems and take the car to a VW and Audi shop if you notice performance irregularities.

Cost. The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Volkswagen Passat is $639, compared to an average of $526 for midsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.

In the many years since its creation, Volkswagen has stayed true to the idea that there needs to be a good car available for the people: something that is well-made and enjoyable, yet attainable. That’s why Volkswagen cars remain so fairly priced to this day.

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat is a full-size sedan with seating for five. It’s offered in five main trim levels: S, Wolfsburg Edition, SE, Sport and SEL Premium. All versions have front-wheel drive. Competing sedans include the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Kia Optima, among others.

There’s a problem with Volkswagen’s “fix” on 2012-2014 Passats with the modification. When driving at higher speeds – typically over 80 miles per hour for 15 minutes or longer – Passats with the modification may not inject enough diesel exhaust fluid.

1 Engine Lost Power 2014 Passat Average Cost to Fix: $900 Average Mileage: 63,000 mi 2 Water Leaking Into Interior 2014 Passat Average Cost to Fix: $1,800 Average Mileage: 30,000 mi 3 Whining, Whirring Noise When Steering 2014 Passat

My Volkswagen passat tdi se is the diesel fuel trim which gets better gas mileage as compared to the regular passat. Also the simpler engine leads to less likelihood of the car breaking down. It has a luxury car feel to it with a sunroof, seat warmers, leather seats, and wireless capabilities. Great car with low maintenance.

Volkswagen is working on a free software update and will notify owners when it’s ready. Once you get the notice from VW, you can call your dealer to make an appointment for the software update or you can get the update when you bring your Passat in for any kind of service. But until you get the software update, keep your speed to under 80 mph.