Used 2017 Volkswagen Passat Sedan Consumer Reviews
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8+ years of ownership REVIEW
Nick, 09/04/2025
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Just a great, SUPER reliable car that still looks good, easy to live with on a daily basis and pretty good on gas! I leased a 2017 Passat R-Line in June. Lease expired June 2020 during crazy COVID times so I opted to buy it. Currently 2025 has 102,000 miles and driven daily. LED headlights, power everything, heated seats & Android Auto - covers all important required options! Few main points: 1.) Appearance- aged REALLY well. Grey painted 19" rims match car color, still get compliments on looks 8 1/2 Year old car! Paint still looks great, deep gloss, no fading/peeling etc. 2.) Interior - Drive daily and abused by 2 kids under 10y/o. No rips/fading, all seats keep shape, dash is solid, STILL no squeaks or rattles. Only blemishes - (1) a small tear drivers seat bolster from wear. (2) Driver window express-down switch broke, replaced for $15 from ebay. (3) radio's touch screen towards edges of screen doesnt sork and glitches once in a while requiring a re-boot. 3.) Mechanically - 0 issues! Literally perfect, just normal maintenence. OEM brakes lasted 93,000 miles. 1.8L & Transmission have never skipped a beat. 4.) Fuel efficiency - mixed driving regularly 28-29 mpg. Typical highway commuting averages 34-36mpg and long road trips if I try to hyper-mile it 65-70mph 40-42mpg.
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Pleasantly Surprised. Now In Love.
Kyman, 03/15/2018
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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I went to the VW dealership planning on looking at a Tiguan. With the inventory is short supply I happened to check out the Passats a few cars over. Upon opening the door and checking out the interior I was pleasantly surprised to the quality and layout. The first and only car I looked at turned out to be the color combination I was looking for. What won me over was the fit and finish. It feels like a solid car and drove really well. The safety features are fantastic and I believe that's why I'm saving $200 a year on insurance over my outgoing 5 year old Mazda 3. The rear cross traffic alert has saved me quite a few times. Rear seat passenger room is spacious and the trunk is massive. It's only been a year but not issues, runs great and continues to impress.
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Sporty but large enough for comfort
Johnny Mac, 02/22/2019
2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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This is a nice car. It has plenty of room, drives well, the engine picks up speed nicely and is comfortable to drive for long periods of time.
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Great car
Chale, 03/30/2019
updated 10/03/2022
2017 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Low entry for tall people, some road surfaces it is noisy for real passengers trying to inter act with front passengers
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Needs New Engine at 80,000 Miles!
erokeefe, 06/12/2023
2017 Volkswagen Passat SE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
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Does it make sense? Rewrite to make it flow better. "Purchased vehicle new in 2017. From the beginning there were issues. Road noise was always a problem. Wheel sensors consistently went out (which is not a fun thing when travelling on the interstate at high speed). Carpet on the passenger side pulled up within two years. Went through tires even though I ensured they were rotated. Worst of all, vehicle needs a NEW ENGINE at 81,000 miles!!! All maintenance was kept up on. I have a cousin who had this exact same thing happen to her with the same generation of Passat. I HIGHLY DO NOT recommend this car. I will be selling my Jetta as well now. Never will I buy a Volkswagen again."
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