Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat 3.62017

Includes:PASS|3.6
$4,623
Starting From
14
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 14 active dealer listings as of

Min $4,623
Max $18,523
From $4,623
Fresh
Safety

6 active recalls on record. Review the safety section before buying

3.6 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$29K
234 listings103,632 avg miles
1.8T
From$850
12 listings|$850–$14K
1.8T Limited Edition
From$2,500
54 listings|$3K–$30K
1.8T R-Line
From$5,999
86 listings|$6K–$29K
1.8T S
From$1,500
107 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SE
From$800
219 listings|$800–$100K
1.8T SEL Premium
From$3,490
37 listings|$3K–$19K
1.8T Sport
From$7,595
10 listings|$8K–$15K
1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
From$2,275
50 listings|$2K–$30K
2.0T
From$2,290
46 listings|$2K–$24K
2.0T R-Line
From$7,995
139 listings|$8K–$30K
2.0T S
From$5,499
43 listings|$5K–$20K
2.0T SE
From$1,850
259 listings|$2K–$22K
2.0T SE R-Line
From$8,800
8 listings|$9K–$17K
2.0T SEL
From$9,515
35 listings|$10K–$22K
2.0T SEL Premium
From$10,995
13 listings|$11K–$24K
2.0T Wolfsburg
From$6,600
45 listings|$7K–$20K
2.5 S
From$750
55 listings|$750–$20K
2.5 SE
From$1,500
125 listings|$2K–$30K
2.5 SEL
From$4,845
9 listings|$5K–$11K
2.5 SEL Premium
From$5,500
10 listings|$6K–$13K
3.6
From$4,623
14 listings|$5K–$19K
3.6 SEL Premium
From$1,500
18 listings|$2K–$15K
GL
From$3,500
5 listings|$4K–$5K
GLS
From$500
18 listings|$500–$9K
GLX
From$2,495
11 listings|$2K–$10K
GT
From$12,995
3 listings|$13K–$16K
Komfort
From$3,000
15 listings|$3K–$8K
TDI SE
From$1,200
90 listings|$1K–$15K
TDI SEL Premium
From$3,000
74 listings|$3K–$15K
VR6
From$1,995
8 listings|$2K–$9K
Value Edition
From$2,700
3 listings|$3K–$7K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$5,980
5 listings|$6K–$10K

2017 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat 3.6

Location data for all 2017 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

34States

10% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Volkswagen Passat trims

Elevated

With 6 recalls and 107 complaints, the 2017 Volkswagen Passat rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

6
Recalls
107
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
24V8340002024-30-10
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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20V5610002020-16-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Golf R and Atlas, 2017 Golf Alltrack and E-Golf and 2016-2018 Passat vehicles. These internal use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of a crash or injury to vehicle occupants.

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18V5360002018-15-08
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V6790002019-25-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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19V3890002019-22-05
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Volkswagen Passat and 2018-2019 Atlas vehicles. The blocking cap disabling the adjustment of the headlight's horizontal aim may not have been installed. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Without the blocking cap, the headlight aim can be adjusted out of specification, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

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17V0750002017-08-02
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.

A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 107 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other11
02Service Brakes9
03Air Bags8
04Steering,electrical System,air Bags7
05Fuel/propulsion System5
107 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Volkswagen Passat trims

23–27mpg combined
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20-23city
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28-34hwy
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$1,600-$1,900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat ranges from 23 to 27 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city34 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Passat - Automatic (AM-S6)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2017 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the 3.6 compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

The 3.6 occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Passat range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Volkswagen Passat 3.6?

Maintenance costs for the 3.6 align with the broader Volkswagen Passat ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2017 model year has 6 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is unknown or other. Check the 2017 Volkswagen Passat page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat 3.6?

For the 3.6, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Passat buyer's guide.

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