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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%)
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Chart based on 247 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 45600 mi US $1500 |
The right front sway bar and other parts are to be changed and the dealer changed it but still have the Issue. |
| 43000 mi | Sound on right front wheel suspension when hits pothole and was never identified by the dealership. |
| 21800 mi | 20k checkup plus a look at the tires again. Tires declared abnormally worn and need replacing. Tire problems started at 10k. No one seems to understand what has gone wrong but I suspect the suspension is not designed for 18-inch o.e. wheels |
| 26000 mi | Vibration and noise in front end still there despite replacing all tires as suggested by dealer. Both front wheel bearing sets replaced |
| 35000 mi US $375 |
two front tires replaced, one under VW warranty. Car pulls to right after replacement. Alignment indicates castor is out of specs, as has always been the case with this car. |
| 55800 mi US $450 |
Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to noise |
| 32300 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearing |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 10700 mi | the rear suspension was making a deep creaking noise when going over bumps and dips. An engineer from VWOA came and determined that a rear strut failure occurred and they replaced both of them under warranty. Loaner car was given. |
| 77000 mi | Control arms were cracked. |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $50 |
Noise from front end when driving on bumpy road. Replaced struts and springs. |
| 34500 mi US $170 |
A creaking noise could be heard when the car was driving over bumps and dips. As the car would bounce a loud creak would come from the front of the car. My mechanic stated that the front swaybar links needed replacing. |
| 14300 mi | loose connection with rack, caused power steering fluid to leak. I don't know what the rack is--but that is what i was told. |
| 16800 mi | This is the second time I brought it in for this problem. Power steering fluid completely leaked out. They put dye in to see if they could find the source of the leak, but were unable to find it. Topped it off and returned it to me. |
| 21000 mi | power steering rack replaced. |
| 45000 mi US $200 |
Steering wheel had an internal part failure |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 6000 mi | Recall for front end noise while turning right. |
| 41700 mi US $50 |
Car made rumbling noise over bumps at low speed. |
| 43000 mi US $50 |
Broken power steering fluid hose. |
| 3300 mi | Noisy front springs replaced |
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