Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
The catalytic converter on my 2018 Volkswagen Passat failed and the vehicle has been at an authorized Volkswagen dealership since may 16, 2025. The dealership confirmed that the catalytic converter is defective and must be replaced, but the part has been on national backorder with no estimated delivery date for several months. The vehicle cannot be safely driven in its current condition and has been unavailable for all normal use. The issue has been confirmed by the dealership and the vehicle is available for inspection. There were warning lights related to emissions prior to the failure. Volkswagen has not been able to provide a timeline for repair, which has created an ongoing safety and reliability concern.
The 2018 vw Passat se is only 3 years old and the transmission went out. The mileage was just a little over 98,000. The car has been kept up with as far as oil change, routine maintenance, and extras, such as tires and brakes. We have been given no reason to why the transmission would have went out like it did. But we are stuck making payments on it and the cost of repair from the dealership itself is $4,500.
Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving 8 mph, when she heard an abnormal noise. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer douglas Volkswagen located at 491 morris Ave, summit, NJ 07901 where it was diagnosed with needing unknown main seal to be replace to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 74,000. Dp.