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2017 Volkswagen Passat Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat

Other
28
Steering
16
Airbags
13
Brakes
12
Electrical
11
Visibility
6
Powertrain
5
Tires
3
Engine
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 5, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEOn 6 separate occasions while operating my vehicle it randomly stops running. The first two were at ...
Nov 9, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH, the transmiss...
Mar 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINERATTLE NOISES WHILE DRIVING ON ASPHALT ROADS FROM REAR OF VEHICLE UNDERNEATH CAR AND/OR FRONT. LOOSE...
Jan 31, 2017POWER TRAINLOUD AND ABRUPT THUD SOUND WHEN CHANGING GEARS IN 2017 VW PASSAT R-LINE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODEL...
Jan 25, 2017POWER TRAINTHE CAR MOVES FROM THE AUTOMATIC TO THE MANUAL MODE. THIS HAS OCCURRED 4 TO 6 TIMES IN THE FIRST TH...

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