2013 Volkswagen Passat Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 749 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2% of the 749 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At about 12000 miles on my vw Passat clunks began to develop in front end of car. It kept getting worse. I took it into vw garage for diagnosis and repairs at 15000 miles. The told me the sway bars failed and would need to replace them. After repair the sway bar links were replaced and car is without noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10659390, filed 2014-11, 12,000 miles“Car pulls sharply to the right. Volkswagen states that everything is in spec. Nothing is bent or broken. We have a second 2013 Passat that does the same thing. The caster is out of spec in a independent alignment, but was told it is non adjustable.( came from the factory this way) many passats from 2012- 2014 have this issue. At 65 MPH our two passats will completely change lanes in 6 seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #10608364, filed 2014-07, 19,414 miles“Car pulls sharply to the right. It is dangerous to drive. Volkswagen says everything is in spec. Nothing is bent or broken. They also said it's just the way the car handles I am not stepping on the accelerator, just coasting on any road and within 5 to 6 seconds I am halfway in the other lane.”
NHTSA complaint #10608370, filed 2014-07, 21,000 miles“1. There is a noticeable hesitation after a cold start (tdi, diesel engine) going from 2nd to 3rd gear. This has occurred everyday since purchased. 2. This car has always and still has a hard right pull since purchase (car will pull into adjacent lane within 200-250 feet). My previous 2012 Passat tdi sel steered staight. My car has been to the local dealership to fix this issue on four separate occasions, to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #10584390, filed 2014-04, 1,000 miles“Winter of 2019, my rear coil spring broke. My car was parked in my driveway and turned off. I was loading my backseat with my work supplies when the break occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11192599, filed 2019-03, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026184Nov 18, 2025What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- 11021372Jul 14, 2025How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
- 11016583Mar 10, 2025Front suspension noisy, spring rubs on strut perch.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 7% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 16 | 3% |
| 2001 | 25 | 6% |
| 2000 | 36 | 7% |
| 1999 | 118 | 18% |
| 1998 | 90 | 27% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
382 complaintsEngine
105 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsFuel system
88 complaintsOther or unknown
77 complaintsExterior lighting
60 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology