2017 Volkswagen Passat Review

2017 Volkswagen Passat is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 191.90 in length and 58.50 in height. Made in United States, 2017 Volkswagen Passat has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 23,975 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2017 Volkswagen Passat. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL and uses 23 of gasoline in the city and 23 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Passat
Trims Available: 5
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $23,975 USD
MPG: 23 City / 34 HWY
Tires: 235/40R H
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Volkswagen Passat 2017 Trims

2017 Volkswagen Passat S 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 34 HWY

2017 Volkswagen Passat SE 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 34 HWY

2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 6A

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 34 HWY

2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 34 HWY

2017 Volkswagen Passat SE w/Technology

Engine: 1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1VWDT7A30HC015633
  • 1VWDT7A31HC057082
  • 1VWDT7A32HC015777
  • 1VWDT7A32HC063330
  • 1VWDT7A32HC066485
  • 1VWDT7A32HC082671
  • 1VWDT7A33HC024388
  • 1VWDT7A33HC060257
  • 1VWDT7A33HC080718
  • 1VWDT7A34HC024576
  • 1VWDT7A34HC042222
  • 1VWDT7A34HC045993
  • 1VWDT7A34HC048523
  • 1VWDT7A34HC055312
  • 1VWDT7A34HC056475
  • 1VWDT7A34HC066309
  • 1VWDT7A35HC014896
  • 1VWDT7A35HC058963
  • 1VWDT7A35HC084429
  • 1VWDT7A36HC032839
  • 1VWDT7A36HC042108
  • 1VWDT7A37HC057605
  • 1VWDT7A38HC001740
  • 1VWDT7A38HC015749
  • 1VWDT7A38HC047875
  • 1VWDT7A38HC052834
  • 1VWDT7A38HC075997
  • 1VWDT7A38HC083341
  • 1VWDT7A39HC011189
  • 1VWDT7A39HC017770
  • 1VWDT7A39HC036531
  • 1VWDT7A39HC076513
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC019463
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC057694
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC069473
  • 1VWDT7A36HC005480
  • 1VWDT7A37HC056163
  • 1VWDT7A33HC048299
  • 1VWDT7A30HC023974
  • 1VWDT7A30HC068929
  • 1VWDT7A36HC063475
  • 1VWDT7A34HC079903
  • 1VWDT7A32HC008599
  • 1VWDT7A36HC012557
  • 1VWDT7A30HC039821
  • 1VWDT7A31HC062413
  • 1VWDT7A37HC044577
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC015428
  • 1VWDT7A39HC037842
  • 1VWDT7A30HC043626
  • 1VWDT7A33HC008224
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC057405
  • 1VWDT7A31HC055493
  • 1VWDT7A36HC065887
  • 1VWDT7A34HC085183
  • 1VWDT7A35HC026983
  • 1VWDT7A33HC082940
  • 1VWDT7A31HC000333
  • 1VWDT7A37HC062853
  • 1VWDT7A32HC034989
  • 1VWDT7A39HC021530
  • 1VWDT7A31HC002843
  • 1VWDT7A31HC079888
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC030771
  • 1VWDT7A3XHC060417

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V561000 started on /Date(1600228800000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Consequence: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01E9.

Recall 17V075000 started on /Date(1486530000000-0500)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.

Consequence: A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.

Recall 18V536000 started on /Date(1534305600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

Consequence: The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.

Recall 19V389000 started on /Date(1558497600000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, block the headlight horizontal adjustment, free of charge. The recall began July 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94L9.

Recall 19V679000 started on /Date(1569384000000-0400)/.

Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2017 Volkswagen Passat is related to the latest recall where "vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants". 2017 Volkswagen Passat is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2016 Volkswagen Passat.

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat has NHTSA crash test rating of 5 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2017 Volkswagen Passat so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2017 Volkswagen Passat is lower than $11,220.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2017 Volkswagen Passat that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
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5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

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$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen e-Golf

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf GTI

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf R

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Jetta

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Passat

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Tiguan

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

Volkswagen Touareg

$22,440 - $30,995
23 City / 34 HWY
5 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 TURBO DIESEL

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