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2012 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 247 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (92%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 15680 mi | gas release lid not closing properly. under warranty |
| 31040 mi | Drivers door locking mechanism would not unlock when below freezing. Had to go through passenger door. Couldn't even unlock drivers door from inside. It warmed up a couple of days later, and was fine. |
| 87000 mi | Locking Lug Nuts cannot be removed. Dealer was unable to remove three of the factory locking lug nuts. Damaged three VW keys. Dealer estimate to drill out the locking lugs is $100.00 per wheel. Contacted VW of North America. |
| 87000 mi | A dealership in a nearby community had the vehicle for one week, was unable to remove the factory locking lug nuts. |
| 33702 mi | Dealer replaced failed Ad-Blue tank heater. |
| 16700 mi | Driver door lock latch stuck, could not lock/unlock electrically. Lock mechanism replaced under warranty. |
| 11000 mi | Homelink, the three-way remote system on the driver's visor used to open garage doors, fell off and onto me in intense traffic, at night, at 70 mph. Scary and horribly distracting.took two visits to repair because parts had to be ordered. |
| 24800 mi | trunk strut weld failed |
| 10000 mi | Seat discomfort |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59300 mi US $150 |
Power window - right passenger's would auto-reverse when going up. Dealer took apart door, readjusted something, cleaned & lubed track. |
| 36000 mi | During cold weather phase it was impossible to open the driver's door. This turned out to be more serious than simply a frozen door lock - the lock was actually broken.The interior door handle was "inoperative" as well.The door was "dead&# |
| 3000 mi | Noticed an oily substance running along the right side in the passenger foot well. Dealer indicated it was production grease that got heated and melted from the ascent light located in the foot well. |
| 6700 mi | the problem was with the gasoline cap door, which wouldn't open on account of a failed actuator. |
| 44000 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Brought it to the dealer, was told software needed to be updated. They completed the software update and the light went out. |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 14200 mi | Bad driver's door latch replaced. |
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