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Volkswagen Passat WagonModel year report

2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
149,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. The part named most often is fuel system, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 149,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 341 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 60 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “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. Now it leaks out a lot of gas in four different spots under the car on passengers side. When we parked the car we started noticing this 4 months ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11023881, filed 2017-09, 10,000 miles

Air bags: “Takata tecall I have contacted vw to schedule a repair for my takata airbags numerous times, and for months they have stalled me, giving me no answers, and no repairs. I have done everything that I can to try and get my vehicle repaired to safety, but vw refuses to comply with the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11032269, filed 2017-10

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 139,000 and 160,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–15050%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 149,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201762018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Passat Wagon FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual212924$3,400
Passat Wagon FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202923$3,550
Passat Wagon FWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172620$4,100
Passat Wagon 4motion 4WD/AWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 341 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 341 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Passat Wagon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010976,0522—25—Not enough data
2009675,0002—22—Not enough data
20086115,0002—24—Not enough data
200711149,5003—23—Not enough data
20046121,9620—22—Not enough data
20027105,0000—22—Not enough data

All Volkswagen Passat Wagon model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.

Has the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon (Passat Wagon, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 149,500 miles and the middle half falls between 139,000 and 160,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.