Is the Volkswagen Passat dependable?

I'm considering purchasing a Volkswagen Passat, but I'm concerned about its reliability. Can anyone with personal experience give me some insight?

I've owned a Volkswagen Passat for almost five years now and I have had no major issues with it. Just make sure to keep up with regular maintenance and you should be fine.

I had a Volkswagen Passat as a company car and it wasn't the most reliable vehicle. I had a lot of issues with the transmission and ended up trading it in for a different brand.

I have a friend who owns a Volkswagen Passat and she loves it. She's had it for over 10 years and hasn't had any major problems. She says it's a great car for long road trips.