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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1994 Volkswagen Passat Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
16%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Volkswagen Passat, 16% of the 25 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022215%
2019217%
201837%
201755%
201655%
2015125%
2014376%
2013334%
2012153%
201116%
20103421%
2009107%
2008127%
2007135%
2006478%
2005139%
20043814%
2003356%
2002254%
2001348%
2000194%
1999294%
1998165%
199625%
19951011%
1994416%
199346%
1992718%
199128%
1990824%

Other parts of the 1994 Volkswagen Passat

Engine cooling
9 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Volkswagen Passat

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology