2002 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2002

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2002 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (9%)

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2002 Volkswagen Passat body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi Wiring, electrical components, and brake booster damaged when drain for battery well got plugged up, caused flooding of engine compartment. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $120
Replaced headlights due to severe clouding of plastic lenses 
85000 mi Water entering front passenger side. Repaired problem myself by pulling down headliner and noticing that sunroof drain tube had become disconnected. Reconnected drain tube and replaced headliner. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

27704 mi Replaced broken glove box lid and light - warranty 
98000 mi

US $600
Trunk Hinge required replacement 
119040 mi

C $800
Water leak. Drivers seatbelt was damp after car being outside in rain. Leak in sunroof drains. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

71000 mi

US $175
Rainwater leak, unsuccessfully addressed by recall, soaked transmission control module. Rainwater still leaking into car. Replaced windshield cowl. 
76200 mi

US $1500
Broken light in passenger sun visor. Needs to be replaced to fix. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat Body Problems

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