Body and structurePart report
2009 Volkswagen Passat Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 1% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 31 | 4% |
| 2012 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 16 | 6% |
| 2003 | 29 | 5% |
| 2002 | 30 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 8 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
Engine
60 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
60 complaintsFuel system
53 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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