How reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Volkswagen Sharan consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. 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 15,289 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.5%.
Volkswagen Sharan reliability by year
How the Volkswagen Sharan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 88.9% | – |
| 1996 | 88.5% | – |
| 1997 | 89.8% | – |
| 1998 | 89.6% | – |
| 1999 | 89.1% | – |
| 2000 | 89.7% | – |
| 2001 | 90.5% | – |
| 2002 | 90.1% | – |
| 2003 | 91.1% | 157,918 km |
| 2004 | 91.2% | 149,411 km |
| 2005 | 91.8% | 151,986 km |
| 2006 | 54.3% | – |
| 2007 | 56.5% | – |
| 2008 | 58.9% | – |
| 2009 | 59.5% | – |
| 2010 | 67.9% | – |
| 2011 | 75.8% | – |
| 2012 | 76.5% | – |
| 2013 | 77.4% | – |
| 2014 | 79.8% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Volkswagen Sharan as a model. The reliability of any individual Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Volkswagen Sharan consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. 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 Sharan?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.3% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.2% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.8% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Volkswagen Sharan?
For a typical Volkswagen Sharan, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 122,855 km at 3 years, 144,199 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 Sharan 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.