How reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

I've been considering buying a Volkswagen Passat, but I've heard mixed reviews about its reliability. Can anyone share their personal experience with this car?

Based on my experience, the Volkswagen Passat has been a very reliable car. I've had it for five years now and haven't had any major issues. I highly recommend it.

I've had a Volkswagen Passat for three years and it's been nothing but trouble. I've had to take it in for repairs multiple times and it's cost me a lot of money. I would not recommend it.

I've owned a few different Volkswagen models and the Passat has been the most reliable for me. It's a great car with good fuel efficiency and I've had no mechanical problems with it.