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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Passat

Full-Size Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
2 Generations
10 Engines Rated
6,334 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 2 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 B5
5 engines
3,987 complaints 🔥 361 ☠ 5
3.5L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.7)
→
2012-2022 NMS
5 engines
2,347 complaints 🔥 13 ☠ 2
1.8L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
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