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Reliability Database
Volkswagen

Passat

Midsize Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.1)
2 Generations
15 Engines Rated
4,996 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 5 caution 5 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2005 B5
6 engines
2,659 complaints 🔥 217 ☠ 3
4.0L 8-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
→
2012-2022 NMS
9 engines
2,337 complaints 🔥 13 ☠ 2
2.0L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.1)
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