Volkswagen Passat B5 (3B) — Reliability

B5 (3B) 1996–2005 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 1.8T 20V (EA113) — 69/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 6

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 69

1.8T 20V (EA113)

1.8T 20V Turbo I4 (AEB/AGU/APU/AWT/AUM/BAM)

The VW Group 1.8 20-valve turbo (150-240 hp) in the Golf IV GTI, Audi A3/S3, A4 B5-B7, A6, TT, Passa...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Oil sludge blocks the oil pick-up (engine failure) 1.8T 20V (EA113) critical 80,000 km – 148,000 km
Turbocharger failure (oil coking, clogged catalyst) 1.8T 20V (EA113) high 129,000 km – 193,000 km
Water pump with plastic impeller fails 1.8T 20V (EA113) moderate —
Crankcase ventilation (PCV) pipes and valve fail 1.8T 20V (EA113) moderate —
Ignition coil failures (2001-2003 coils recalled) 1.8T 20V (EA113) moderate —
Vacuum and boost leaks (brittle hoses, diverter valve) 1.8T 20V (EA113) minor 97,000 km – 161,000 km