MYRModel Year Report

2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:53:37.913Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

3 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING 2009 VW PASSAT WAGON ON I-495 SOUTH IN HAVERHILL, MA, AT AROUND 5 PM, SMOKE SUDDENLY BEGAN BILLOWING OUT OF THE VENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180706

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING 2009 VW PASSAT WAGON ON I-495 SOUTH IN HAVERHILL, MA, AT AROUND 5 PM, SMOKE SUDDENLY BEGAN BILLOWING OUT OF THE VENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180706

ENGINE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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 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

2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V148000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 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 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?

2 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.