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2005 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 321 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Passat transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi | Outer CV boots, front. |
| 129200 mi | Driver's side outer CV boot was torn, replaced with reman. VW unit. |
| 52000 mi US $700 |
Replaced passenger side axle shaft due to defect CV. Total cost 691.23 |
| 52000 mi US $290 |
Replace CV joint boot---torn. Two days later noise --- clunking. Now the Trans-Axle needs work add another $600 |
| 62000 mi US $900 |
Boot replaced/constant velocity joint repaired/replaced on drivers side. The passenger side had same problem last year. |
| 42000 mi | Torn CV boot |
| 52000 mi US $250 |
Torn CV Boot replaced |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $650 |
replaced both front axles replaced both front axles |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 96000 mi US $340 |
Replaced torn left front CV joint boot |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 83700 mi C $495 |
Cv boots replaced |
| 133920 mi C $300 |
Boots were ripped |
| 137000 mi US $1000 |
Replace transmission still under warranty. |
| 192820 mi C $1400 |
Dmf was rattling and clutch was slipping. replaced with smf and new clutch. |
| 173580 mi C $125 |
The CV joint boot was failing again after replaced 2 years ago. |
| 213900 mi C $3000 |
Failure of torque converter |
| 210800 mi C $805 |
Left front cv joint |
| 45000 mi US $574 |
Left front outer cv boot torn. Axle pulled, inspected, regreased with new boot installed. |
| 189000 mi US $1500 |
Thought trans was slipping. Dealer Sid needed new transmission. Took to indep shop trans did not need repair Replaced driver front CV boot |
| 200000 mi US $1000 |
CV joint noise. Replaced both front axles with VW factory rebuilt axles. Shop had used Chinese aftermarket in the past on some vehicles but was not happy with longevity. |
| 132791 mi C $1699 |
Torque Converter popped. Transmission fluid leaked out. Scanning of error codes done by dealer. Mister Transmission replaced the converter, taken apart and cleaned all tran. components + fixed leak from differential. |
| 161200 mi | Issues with transmission: Slipping in reverse and between gear 4-5 when car driven in traffic and/or highway for extended period of time (>1 hr). Assessment of transmission re-build $3000 by German transmission specialist. Repair not done |
| 191000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission quit going in forward gears. Would go in reverse. Chunks in transmission pan. Replaced with 5 speed manual swap kit. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $330 |
CV boot failed - front left half shaft replaced |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 122400 mi | Leaky seal. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 181100 mi | replaced axle |
| 113700 mi US $800 |
Don't remember exactly |
| 67000 mi US $3000 |
Boot was cracked; drive shaft needed to be replaced |
| 72000 mi US $1500 |
One CV joint/boot was cracked and needed repair. Also voluntarily got new headlights. Oil was changed as well. |
| 54560 mi C $625 |
cv joints replaced cracked boot |
| 80980 mi C $500 |
Replaced booth CV joints because one side was cracked |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 155000 mi C $700 |
Replace cv joints |
| 63020 mi C $281 |
Rubber CV boot on passenger side split which if not repaired would eventually cause CV joint to foul and eventually fail. Axle removed from car, CV joint cleaned and re-greaseed, new boot installed. Bramgate VW did an excellent job fair $ |
| 101060 mi C $500 |
Replacement of previously diagnosed worn CV joint and boot. |
| 107260 mi C $600 |
Split left outer CV joint boot. |
| 112220 mi C $3200 |
Replaced chain driven balance shaft module with gear driven module; 75% cost assistance from VW Canada. Other wear items replace at same time: suspension arms, left outer CV joint. Replaced left outer CV joint. |
| 141360 mi C $280 |
Replaced outer CV joint and CV joint boot. |
| 176700 mi C $200 |
CV joint boots torn and repaired. |
| 178660 mi C $400 |
Left outer CV joint replaced. Also welded exhaust joint |
| 100000 mi US $2262 |
CV Joints worn, boots cracked, oil escaped, water/dirt entered. |
| 146000 mi US $1003 |
Passenger-side CV axle replaced. The boot had torn open resulting in damage to the CV joint which made a clicking sound when accelerating and turning. |
| 155000 mi | The torque converter clutch in the automatic transmission is stuck open, causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Mileage is suffering by about 7mpg less than normal. |
| 155000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission fluid leaking from fluid pump. Transmission replacement recommended. |
| 95500 mi US $400 |
CV boots replaced. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80600 mi A $80 |
not changing gears smoothly and lurching occasionally when changing too. |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 65000 mi US $260 |
The CV boot was torn and needed to be replaced. |
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