How reliable is the Volkswagen Amarok?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Volkswagen Amarok consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, parking brake inoperative on one side. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 8,387 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 89.4%.
Volkswagen Amarok reliability by year
How the Volkswagen Amarok performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 72% | – |
| 2012 | 75.1% | – |
| 2013 | 79.6% | – |
| 2014 | 78.3% | – |
| 2015 | 81.5% | – |
| 2016 | 83.8% | – |
| 2017 | 83.9% | 104,030 km |
| 2018 | 87.2% | 107,166 km |
| 2019 | 89.4% | 102,519 km |
| 2020 | 90.9% | 92,424 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Volkswagen Amarok as a model. The reliability of any individual Volkswagen Amarok also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Volkswagen Amarok consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 89%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Volkswagen Amarok?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (1.7% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.8% of inspections); Parking brake inoperative on one side (0.7% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.6% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.6% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Volkswagen Amarok?
For a typical Volkswagen Amarok, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 62,989 km at 3 years, 102,519 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Volkswagen Amarok before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.