Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Volkswagen Passat
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 13 owner complaints are on file.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Lane Departure 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Volkswagen Passat has an average reliability rating, with issues primarily in the braking and engine systems. Complaints are moderately dispersed, indicating potential for common failures but without a severe concentration.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $700–$2,500 | common |
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
| power train | 40,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacements
- Transmission fluid changes
- Battery checks and replacement
- Tire rotations and balances
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Engine warning lights
- Steering vibration
- Lag in power delivery
- Flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Passat at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.