2009 Volkswagen Passat fuel system problems
53 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen passat. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact called the manufacturer twice after the crash and was informed that parts were not available, and further testing was needed on the fuel pump.
We purchased a 2009 VW passat brand new in 2009. Since then, we have had it worked on multiple times, all for the same problem! The car shows no warning sign, and all of a sudden it shakes, shuts off, and will not restart. This has happened while driving, as well as when parked and trying to start the car. This is all in regards to defect in the fuel pump system. The fuel pump has been replaced three times, along with fuel pressure sensor, intake manifold, batteries, you name it.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
- Engine 64 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints