2018 Volkswagen Passat Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“While going through a curve, if attempt to slow down, my brakes seem to make some type of scraping sound and I can feel the scrape or vibration of the problem through the pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #11352058, filed 2020-08, 46,000 miles“Purchased on 08/05/2021. The suspension in the rear right passenger side. Went on a 5 minute test drive with Yancey Cobb who stated there was nothing wrong with the car and that I needed to call the Finance company and finalize the deal or I wouldn't have a car. Meaning I couldn't get my traded car back either. They shut the dealership down on me and left me on the lot to retrieve my articles from one car to the next and there was no gas in the car because the gas light was on. They gave no paperwork. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437719, filed 2021-10Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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