Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems |
I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat [VIN [xxx] ] with approximately 1315xx miles. On December 17, 2025, I took the car to rockwall county Volkswagen for three recalls. The car was running and was driven 9. 5 miles to the dealership under its own power. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer advised the contact that the failure was common, but there was nothing that could be done Read details...
As I was driving my new 2012 Volkswagen Passat from my house to my destination, my transmission fluid began to leak out onto the street. I had purchased the car eight days earlier which was a new car from the dealership which only had 2 miles on the car. Read details...