2009 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2009

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2009 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (59%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Volkswagen Passat transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

32240 mi dual mass flywheel is beginning to fail. 
34100 mi dual mass flywheel continued to degrade - dealer agreed to replace flywheel, clutch, plate and TO bearing on vehicle warranty. cause is believed to be a faulty dual mass flywheel - less of a problem in general as most cars are automatics. 
47900 mi DMF changed 8 mos ago, dealer changed clutch parts also but not the clutch release bearing - saying the vibration I had was normal. Changed dealerships, now part is ordered and will be installed. Sloppy work! 
51460 mi When installing clutch release bearing, the bolt holding crossmember was stripped, thus falling off on street. Car was towed to shop, repairs made and car returned on 3rd day. I know the name of the mechanic's children. Sad! 
2000 mi Transmission fluid leaked. Line replaced. 
93000 mi

US $662
Transmission pan gasket was leaking fluid. It was replaced. 
28000 mi Transmission valve body needs replacement. 
29000 mi Transmission valve body replaced. 
97000 mi

US $400
Replaced torn CV boot on one axel 

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2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

1240 mi Noise from driveshafts 

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2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

131440 mi

¤1500
Mixed gear oil with radiator water. Gear oil was in the coolant tank. Replaced transmission cooler / radiator and transmission cooler lines and flushed transmission. The problem is not 100 percent fixed because the gear is not 100 percent working properly but I would say that it is 95 percent fixed with noticeable change in gear shifting from time to time 
82000 mi

US $500
Driver side CV Boot replacement due to tear. 

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2009 Volkswagen Passat Transmission Problems

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