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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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Chart based on 481 repairs.
2002 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (9%)
Chart based on 23 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
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $550 |
Replaced control arms before selling. |
| 90000 mi US $236 |
Loose outer tie rod replaced, would not pass state safety inspection. |
| 94000 mi US $400 |
Dealer wanted $200 more for same repair |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi | completely sworn out control arms, frozen tie rod end |
| 145400 mi US $300 |
Installed new shocks and struts. |
| 167000 mi US $460 |
Inner and outer tierods and alignment |
| 167000 mi US $1650 |
It needs right side trailing arms and ball joints, rack and pinion is leaking. |
| 90000 mi US $203 |
Broken left front (driver side) coil spring |
| 110300 mi US $1050 |
Failing left front upper control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends. Replaced all with new. |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 100700 mi US $600 |
Left rear of vehicle was lower than the other three points and ride quality degraded. Inspection found a broken shock. Decision was made to replace all 4. 1st delivery was wrong rear shocks. 2nd delivery was correct shocks. All replaced |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104600 mi US $95 |
F/L outer tie rod replaced |
| 99000 mi US $294 |
Left wheel bearing was slowly going out. The shop replaced it and there are no further issues. |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $115 |
Stabilizer bar bolt worn out. Was replaced. |
| 99100 mi US $115 |
tighten left front wheel - adjusted sway bar brackets |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 184000 mi US $504 |
Shocks were replaced front and rear. |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced broken CV boot. |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $210 |
Replaced worn Rt side front wheel bearing. |
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Inner and outer tie rods replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $2220 |
R&R'd Springs, shocks, control arms, |
| 154000 mi | Both rear springs broken, replaced along with rear struts. |
| 76200 mi US $1500 |
Bad sway bar end links replaced. Car sounded like a pirate ship before repair. Front control arms going bad. All 4. |
| 95000 mi US $450 |
Out of alignment and needed frozen tie rod replaced. |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 78000 mi US $1756 |
Replaced CV Boots; also timing belt |
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