2007 Volkswagen Passat Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -23 City / 26 -32 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

200 -280

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Melissa P

I highly recommend the Volkswagen Passat.

My 2007 Volkswagen Passat is the 4 cylinder turbo Wolfsburg edition. It has great acceleration and hugs the road when speeding through curves. It is a lot of fun to drive. I love the heated leather seats and sunroof. It has only had one major mechanical issue. There was a problem with the oil pump that resulted in the engine having to be replaced at 98,000 miles. Fortunately this was covered by the extended warranty. It now has 196,000 miles with no major issues. I love this car and would definitely buy it again!

linda m

It's a pleasure to drive. Looks good low maintenance

My car is reliable, has good gas mileage, drives well and is always dependable. It has lots of room for my family.

Jo G

It is comfortable and reliable.

I love my Volkswagen Passat. It handles well, is very comfortable and has never given me any problems.

Tyler L

It is very safe and my family is mostly in it.

I love the all wheel drive. The 3. 6 liter engine provides a lot of power. It is also a safe vehicle for my family.

Sam C

It requires premium gas which seems foolish since it's not a fancy car

I like my car because it runs like a champ and fits my family of 4 nicely. I don't like the color as it is the aluminum color everyone else has but it is a sturdy car for me

Tom G

The car is great gas saver.

Braking issues and some hits on the side of the car. The car runs great and its heat at saving gas but sometimes it does run into problems that are easy to fix.

Taylor S

There's a lot of space in the back seats and trunk for transporting things.

I like the space. I also like how it runs. It uses a good amount of gas.

Andrew M

It has a 2.0L turbo which makes for a nice little family sports car

A few things I like about my 07 Volkswagen passat is, it has a decent amount of room for the family, has a very clean look. Dislikes I have are, uses a little bit of oil then normal due to poor gasket design.

Negative Owner Reviews

Rose M

Comfortable. Small. Economical.

The vehicle is very comfortable to drive. It is economical. It very smooth and easy to drive. It does have some issues with some recalls. But aside from I love it. It is not much of a family car because it is small. But it is comfortable for a single person or someone without kids. Or maybe with not that many kids.

Ashanti J

The car is basically out of whack.

The ac doesn't blow cold, it goes into the wet road mode and will not let me accelerate when the road is completely dry, it overheated when there was plenty coolant and good oil, it drives rough, brakes are bad, the passenger window will not go up sometimes, and the back driver side door will not unlock with the key fob.

Madison H

Really good car but does have a few problems

It’s a good vehicle but does come with some problems. The AC isn’t the best. The car struggles to crank after I pump gas every time (it used premium gas) I had a problem with it leaking oil before. It has many things on the recall list and I haven’t heard back after I have called the dealership twice about my recalls. I like my car. I take car of it and once the problems are fixed I’m sure I’ll love it more!

Corbin S

There are lots of recalls for this car, I've had at least three since owning it for exploding shrapnel airbags.

The car's alright. When in low gear the acceleration is pretty good. Unfortunately, it burns through oil and I frequently need to top off. Maintenance can be expensive for it.

Sherry G

Drives great and has look like an expensive car.

Rides nice looks nice. Like it if it was more of SUV. Also would like it to be all wheel drive. Very comfortable and plenty of trunk space. Has a v8 engine has plenty of horsepower. Tires are hard to find sometimes not a lot of places stock the size tire required.

Omar T

Gets me back and forth to work

Leather interior, nice sound system , comfortable seats and ride, 2.0 turbo, ok on gas,eat a lot of oil, and full synthetic

Volkswagen Passat Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base Sedan

200 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats

Base Wagon

200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

2.0T Sedan

200 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats

2.0T Wagon

200 HP 28-28 MPG 5 Seats

2.0T Wolfsburg Edition Sedan

200 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats

3.6L Sedan

280 HP 22-22 MPG 5 Seats

3.6L Wagon

280 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2007 Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews

4.16

37 Reviews

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4 stars

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3 stars

16%

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Sam G on February 23, 2021

Passat is a sturdy family vehicle.

This car is working well for my family and has a huge trunk for a car! It handles nicely in the snow and icy conditions we get in Wisconsin. We are always happy to work with the local VW dealership for any needed repairs although it honestly has not given us any trouble.

Omar T on January 30, 2021

Gets me back and forth to work

Leather interior, nice sound system , comfortable seats and ride, 2.0 turbo, ok on gas,eat a lot of oil, and full synthetic

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Pros from Owners

Samantha G.

It is a trusty car for me with very few problems. I feel comfy driving it and there is plenty of trunk space available for me and my kids. I feel like it will drove until the wheels fall off. I would repurchase this car.

Cons from Owners

Samantha G.

The paint is peeling/rusting in some spots. Although the warranty covered one rust spot, several more popped up after warranty expired. There is also something funny about the fuel tank and the gas meter.

Ranks #7 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2007 Volkswagen Passat has an average owner rating of 4.17 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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The 2007 Volkswagen Passat has a combined MPG of 34 which ranks it #4 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2007 Volkswagen Passat A Good Car?

As far as how it drives and the gas mileage this car has been great. It also is very roomy for it is size and seats 5 very comfortably.

Tamera G.

How Reliable Is The 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

This car has had oil leak into the turbocharger and the catalytic converter break at a connection. Both of these incidents resulted in $7500.00 in parts and repairs so yes I would say it has had... Read More

Tamera G.

Is The 2007 Volkswagen Passat A Good Value?

The cost at the time of my purchase was about $15,000.00 with extended warranty purchase, I thought the value was good. My out of pocket on those repairs was about $4000.00 so I would say no it is... Read More

Tamera G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2007 VW Passat fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The 2007 VW Passat fuel pump relay location is in the fuse box under the hood. To get to the fuse box underneath the hood of the car You will want to pop the hood and latch it open. Along the right-hand side of...

What's the 2007 VW Passat 2.0 T fuel pump relay location?

Answer: The fuel pump relay for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T engine is located in the passenger cabin of the vehicle. You'll find it on the onboard power supply control unit, which can be found on the driver's side...

What's the 2007 VW Passat 2.0 T fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T does not have a serviceable fuel filter. Instead, it is located inside the fuel tank, as part of the fuel pump assembly (LPFP). Only the diesel models will have a fuel filter,...

Does the 2007 VW Passat have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2007 VW Passat does have a timing chain. You will come across many issues with an engine. A spark plug may come off, causing engine issues. A gasket may become loose and that needs to be tightened up. You...

What's the volkswagen passat 2007 oil type?

Answer: The 2007 Volkswagen Passat takeS5.0 liters (5.28 quarts) of SAE 5W-40 engine oil. However, 5W-30 and 0W-40 are approved options, as well. Volkswagen recommends replacing this synthetic fluid every 5,000 miles...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2007 Volkswagen Passat Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

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Volkswagen Passat Models

2007 Volkswagen Passat Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #7 Midsize Cars by Owners

Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2007 Volkswagen Passat A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

Is The 2007 Volkswagen Passat A Good Value?

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