Best Alternator for Volkswagen Passat

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Rank	Manufacturers	Ratings	Avg. rating	Votes	Reviews	Positive	Neutral	Negative
1.	Bosch	10%	3.5	3	2	1	1	0
2.	VALEO	10%	3.7	3	3	2	0	1
3.	MAGNETI MARELLI	10%	5.0	3	1	1	0	0
4.	OEM Volkswagen	0%	2.3	-3	3	1	0	2

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MAGNETI MARELLI › Alternator

u.n.f.e.t.t.e.r.e.d. 13 Oct 2025, 03:38

Rating 5.0

Warning light:

After more trouble shooting I felt that the alt needed replacing and not just the rebuild kit. After removing the unit (what a PITA)... Ended up buying a RMMAL00134 Reman by Magneti Marelli for around $140 after tax and shipping. Went in without any problems and completely fixed my issue.

Pros: fixed the issue, went in without problems

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

Part number: RMMAL00134

OEM Volkswagen › Alternator

03norcaldub 8 Mar 2022, 21:03

Rating 5.0

I just replaced the one from my 1996 Passat Tdi. 326k miles on it. The alternator still works too!

Pros: alternator still works

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

Mileage: 326000 km

VALEO › Alternator

KRAMMIT 15 Aug 2015, 02:30

Rating 5.0

I have a 1.8t motor in my Passat; but, I had to replace my alternator last January....and I took some pics...I went from a 90 Amp Valeo to a 120 Amp Valeo....the pulley had to be switched over to the new rebuilt unit (I went to an Alternator/Starter shop) ....old one on the left (90 A Valeo)....new one on the right (120 A Valeo)....

Pros: switched to higher amp

Cons: pulley had to be switched

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

VALEO › Alternator

AudiVDubMan 31 Jul 2011, 22:19

Rating 5.0

Bought the new Valeo, removed the Bosch, and got the Valeo installed. All is well, and I have a rebuildable Bosch 120A on hand-- no core charge w the new Alt.

Pros: All is well

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

Bosch › Alternator

scotts13 5 Jan 2016, 21:51

Rating 3.0

B5/5.5 alternators come from two vendors, Bosch and Valeo. I've heard they're not interchangeable because of different pulleys.

Cons: not interchangeable

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat B5

OEM Volkswagen › Alternator

Raspberryian 10 Jul 2024, 21:09

Rating 1.0

Spent 300 on an alternator to get the whole car apart just to find out it was the wrong one

Cons: wrong alternator

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

OEM Volkswagen › Alternator

1BlinkGone 4 Sep 2018, 22:32

Rating 1.0

Warning light:

Upon only 3 days of ownership, the alternator went out due to the battery going bad, that took out the internal voltage regulator.

Cons: alternator went out

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat B5

Mileage: 144844 km

VALEO › Alternator

Bsinischo 3 Sep 2018, 18:02

Rating 1.0

Warning light:

In the process of replacing the alternator..it was bad.

Cons: alternator was bad

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

Mileage: 130000 km

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Top manufacturers of alternator for Volkswagen Passat

This part for Volkswagen Passat is made around the world. We have reviews for alternator manufacturers from countries such as: Germany, France, Italy .

In March 2026, the ranking of alternator for Volkswagen Passat on PartReview included 4 manufacturers. It is based on 9 reviews and 28 votes.

Which alternator to choose for Volkswagen Passat?

Last month, PartReview users preferred Bosch. 10% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.

In second place: alternator VALEO — 10%.

Third place: MAGNETI MARELLI with 10% of the votes.

In the overall ranking of alternator, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:

Bosch ranked 2, PR Score — 72. Based on 204 reviews and 648 votes.
VALEO ranked 4, PR Score — 70. Based on 39 reviews and 123 votes.
MAGNETI MARELLI does not yet have enough reviews to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding a review with the brand and your car model.

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