MYRModel Year Report

2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:53:40.239Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Passat Wagon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2007: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
20012
20027
20033
20046
20060
200711
20086
20096
20109

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

5 of 11 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

INJURY
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FIRST OF ALL THE TEKATA AIRBAGS ARE A RECALL. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. IT ALL STARTED WOH PHEN THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FAILED AND THE CAR WOULD TURN ON BUT TURN RIGHT OFF AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULES WHEN I HAD IT DIAGNOSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170917

LATE SEPTEMBER 2017 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF IN MY 2007 PASSAT WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180111

AIR BAGS

5 of 11 total reports mention: air bags.

INJURY
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FIRST OF ALL THE TEKATA AIRBAGS ARE A RECALL. THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. IT ALL STARTED WOH PHEN THE FUEL PUMP MODULES FAILED AND THE CAR WOULD TURN ON BUT TURN RIGHT OFF AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE FUEL PUMP MODULES WHEN I HAD IT DIAGNOSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170917

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 11 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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PLASTIC HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE KNOWN TO DETERIORATE DUE TO SUNLIGHT. I AM TOLD I HAVE LOST 30% OF MY HEADLIGHTS' CAPACITY TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171221

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 of 11 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).

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FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE I HAVE A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD THAT REQUIRES ME TO BE IN MY VEHICLE 85% OF THE TIME I HAVE LOVED MY VW PASSAT AND ENJOYED DRIVING IT UP TILL ABOUT 1.5 YEARS ITS BEEN ONE FIX AFTER ANOTHER SOME MAJOR SOME NOT IVE HAD CHECK...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180123

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180316 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 18V148000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180430 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 18V247000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180626 — fuel system, gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

Campaign 17V509000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V148000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V247000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.