The 2007 Passat Wagon 2.0T certainly has plenty of zip, thanks to the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a direct-injection fuel-delivery system. With 200 horsepower on tap Of course, some faults come with the best versions of the Volkswagen Passat. The 2017 Volkswagen Passat has some issues with the braking system. The 2008 Volkswagen Passat had troubles with the engine. However, these reports are less damaging than those from the Volkswagen Passat years to avoid. Is the Volkswagen Passat 2012 a good Sedan? According to the experts at Kelley Blue Book, the 2012 Volkswagen Passat scores 4.1 out of 5 stars. Owners of the vehicle give it 4.4 out of 5 stars. The Passat GTE is the result, a car that’s able to drive as far as 34 miles on its battery power alone, which should cover the average commute for most owners. If you’re travelling further, then the 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine gives the GTE greater, long-legged range, with the electric motor still assisting at the same time. Volkswagen Passat. The Passat is the quietly great car. It’s efficient when equipped with a turbo 1.8-liter gas, or 2.0-liter diesel four cylinder, getting mid-40 MPG highway in the latter, and without the outward visual design drawbacks of most hybrids. The exterior even looks rather grown up, and near-luxury if you squint. With the recent demise of the Passat sedan and regular Golf hatchback, the 2024 Jetta stands as Volkswagen's singular sensible car offering. It's not as popular as its Honda Civic and Toyota The 2008 Volkswagen Passat has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA. View Recalls 2008 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability This Car Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability The Volkswagen Passat has a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating, which places it 17th out of 24 midsize cars. It has average ownership expenses since the cost of annual repairs is $639 on average. Major problems with the Passat are rare because the frequency of those problems is average and the severity of repairs is low. The best tow car in the £30,000 - £33,000 price bracket for 2018 is the Volkswagen Passat Estate Alltrack 2.0 TDI 4MOTION 184PS DSG Volkswagen Passat 1.4 TSI 2017 review Road tests Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2019 Volkswagen Passat provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review Jnyl.