Used 2012 Volkswagen Passat Consumer Reviews
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PBruhn, 07/09/2018
updated 07/19/2022
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had this car almost a year now, runs well. I drive alot and recently I got 505 miles before I had to refuel which is a bonus. The only thing missing is a sunroof however the way the windshield is I get decent sun. Going on year 2 and a few months ago the power steering was leaking and all had to be replaced. 3 years love took a couple trips outstate. I have had the car for several years now, just replaced the master cylinder for the clutch at a 172000, was pricey as everything is now.
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Power!
Hunter, 11/30/2017
2012 Volkswagen Passat V6 SE 4dr Sedan w/Sunroof (3.6L 6cyl 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I came from driving a 2003 BMW 330i and I don't drive that often other than weekends and to the train station on week days. But when I do get a chance to "actually" drive the car it is very quick to 60 (I got it in 5.7 with performance tires) but when driving at high speeds the car steering gets light. Accelerating hard off the line the car has lots of wheel spin but I fix that with sport tires. have not had any reliability issues. The car still drives great and I plan on keeping it for another 2 years!
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Great car and value for the money!
PNWDriver, 01/03/2018
updated 07/10/2020
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE PZEV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought this car used in February of 2017 and waited to write a review after seeing how the car held up. So far the car is NOT a disappointment. We have a family of 5 and have taken 3 trips over 1000 miles RT. 2 of our kids are under 12 years of age, so all the kids fit great in the back seat with TONS of leg room. The trunk is so big we have extra room for stuff that normally has to be placed next to our feet on long trips. I specifically looked for a 2.5 5cyl model to avoid a turbo failure. Take off with the 2.5 is OK even when it's fully loaded; acceleration seems to improve after the second gear. On our recent trip we got 530 miles on a tank of gas fully loaded with passengers and luggage. The only complaint we can make on this car are the front seat cushion bottoms. On a long trip they don't seem to have adequate support so we have to add an extra layer of cushion for long hauls. The lumbar on the front seats are great and the back seats seem fine so long as you sit on a pillow for the middle. Being 6'3" I love that I can put my seat all the way back and not hit the knees of my rear passenger! Fit and finish seems top notch and while the exterior styling isn't earth shattering it looks good in graphite and silver color. The interior, IMHO, is best in class. We also considered this car because it's a top safety pick. I would recommend this car without hesitation. In fact, we're thinking of passing this one down to our son for his first car and buying another used 2.5, maybe an SEL. 7/10/20 REVIEW UPDATE: Still have this car love it at 72,000 miles. One annoying issue I currently cannot find/fix is the creaking squeak that comes from the drivers seat occasionally. Mechanically, the car has been good and has never left us stranded. However, we had to replace the leaking water pump at 60,000 miles and pay for a software update after replacing a secondary air injection part which was covered under the emission warranty. Very strong engine and good fuel economy for the size of car and performance. We'll probably keep it and pass it on to one of our kids.
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My Sweet New High Mileage Girl
wayneq, 04/27/2012
2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbodiesel 6M)
10 of 34 people found this review helpful
After shopping the top-rated mid-sized sedans to transport my growing family and drive on rather long bi-monthly business trips, I settled on the Passat TDI SE. Since my driving does not often take me where there is a lot of stop and go traffic, I opted for the six speed manual transmission. Both times I test drove the car, it made a reverberating impression on my sense of quality and design like no other car in its class could. Its lines are elegant and sublime. It looks and drives like a much more expensive car than it is. I've had her for less than a month but it feels like a marriage made in heaven so far. (Update to follow)
American version of Ford Taurus
agn_gazer, 01/03/2012
2012 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 6A)
16 of 63 people found this review helpful
Driving and exterior feels more like an old Ford Taurus with an upgraded interior.Reliability and safety ratings are unknown at this time.Toyota Camry SE(2012 model) feels more sporty with a better handling. Camry also comes with a usable cruise control, better ground clearance, usable middle backseat, and better fuel economy.It also has more cup holders, fan openings in the back of the center console (for rear seat passengers), and no hump in the floor. Poor factory installed tires (Hankook Optimo 426). VWs small side-mirrors offer limited side-visibility. OK front visibility. Ride is comfortable but too bouncy for my taste. Definitely does not feel sporty with 2.5l engine and suspension.