Volkswagen Passat information
Owner's reviews
What real owners think of the Passat. The good things and the bad ones
Owner's Manuals
Download the owner's manual of your Volkswagen Passat
Service and Repair Manuals
Service and repair manuals, diagrams and more
Useful guides
Oil change, timing belt, check engine light and more
Fuse box diagrams
Explore an interactive fuse box diagram of your Volkswagen Passat
Problems and issues
113 reports of problems and solutions from other car owners

Latest problems

Sr is seized up
Volkswagen Passat 2013 Passat
Out of the blue, the car would not start the dashboard red brake failure service immediately. After that red airbag failure service immediately. Brakes are hard like they’ve been taking over. Can’t ev… 

Ingnition key on but car is not starting
Volkswagen Passat 2000
Ingnition key on but car is not starting

Starting issue
Volkswagen Passat 2015 Tdi
About one year ago my Passat would crank over but not start. Since then I’ve had the fuel filter, battery, crank sensor and additional warranty issues fixed. I’ve had it into specialized Volkswagen me… 

Is there a fan still running after I turn off my car.
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Sedan
I’ve just had the radiator reservoir replaced and a rocket cover kit done. But Everytime I turn off my car I can still hear a motor running for about 3-4 minutes then it just stops.

Motor still runs after being turned off.
Volkswagen Passat 2008 Sedan
When I turn car off a motor can still be heard running. I don’t know where it is or what is causing it. Lasts for about 3-4 minutes


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