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2012 Volkswagen Passat consumer reviews

$20,590–$22,690 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Passat Volkswagen
(137 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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A lot of bang for the buck

I bought the 2012 in 2018 with about 80k on the odometer. Put 20k per year and only had 1 minor maintenance issue (other than wear items ) with a power steering leak that was not an expensive fix. Averaged 30 MPG and had plenty of power and handling to make driving it fun and confident. Really great on long trips. Has a huge back seat and large trunk. I gave it to my college student son and bought another used Passat for us.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Reasonably Priced

This car met most of my needs. So far seems reliable. For the year make in flattered with all the updated features that's comes with this car. The only downside is it doesn't have a navigation system.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable

This car meets my needs very spacious and drives great this is a very stylish looking car it has not giving me any issues I will highly recommended

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sweet ride.

Excellent car. Solid and handles great. Loving it so far. Just need to add a little hp. Can’t wait to customize it with some cool mods.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable vehicle with steady and smooth drive

This car met all my needs. It has legrooms front and back. The remote car key entry is a convenient feature. Bluetooth technology fo a hands free phone calls.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I ever owned

195,000 problem free miles. Natural aspiration is the way to go. Car will go another 100k. Seats last forever. Easy on tires. Easy on brakes

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Amazing value and comfort

I had been looking at cars while and finally settled on the Passat TDI. This car is amazing. Extremely comfortable to drive, great gas mileage, and lots of options. I went with the SEL premium trim to get all the features. I was also looking at a Volvo S60 and find the comfort to be very similar. Seats are great and very smooth ride. Glad I went with the VW. It’s not a speed demon, but you don’t buy this car for that.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great value for the money

sleek styling, great gas mileage, good performance. Bought with hail damage so it had low miles but works just fine. The hail dents are barely noticeable due to the white color.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

This is really a great car. Previous owner took great care. Still looks brand new on the inside. Drives fantastic and has features l didn't even know it had.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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This thing wants to go!

Bought the TDI Passat. She really wants to go. So smooth and stylish and getting awesome gas mileage. Gonna definitely own this one for along time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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