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1VWBP7A36DC••••••2013 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 3.6× more complaints than the average 2013 Volkswagen PASSAT build (20 vs 6).
20on this build
708on the model
128builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 16Steering 2Electrical System 2Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2016
The contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. While driving 75 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were injuries sustained to the contact's neck, shoulders, and back. Medical…
Electrical SystemNov 2020
Starting the car is a problem . I'll be driving it from time to time . Then it will just stop working. So very dangerous when I'm at a red light and it stalls
SuspensionFeb 2020
Squeaking if suspension when I go over bumps
Exterior LightingOct 2019
The contact owns a 2013 volkswagen passat. While driving, the contact was pulled over by a trooper because the driver's side headlight was not illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the headlight bulb was melting the sockets and needed…
TiresSep 2017
Primewell valera touring ii 215/55r 17 tires. The tires after 5000 miles have developed a roaring sound and the sidewalls are cracked. The roaring has become so loud I had the wheel bearings replaced because of the noise. The noise is in fact coming from the tires. The tires…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1VWBP7A36DC132333 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.