2001 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001

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2001 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2001 Volkswagen Passat brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (10%)

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

113000 mi

US $175
ABS control module failed. Removed module, sent it out for repair. Re-installed. 
58200 mi

US $98
ABS control module -- removed myself, sent out for resoldering of bond wires (well-known Bosch 5.3 module problem), replaced myself. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

97000 mi

US $730
ABS sensor unit went kaput 
109000 mi

US $350
replaced corroded brake hoses to comply with state inspection 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

170500 mi

C $1300
replaces all pads, rotors and 3 of 4 calipers 
157780 mi

C $750
abs system 
122500 mi

US $1400
Front brake lines were rotting and needed replacement 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

95000 mi

US $627
Brake lines cracked. 
83000 mi

US $720
ABS module replaced. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

136000 mi

US $350
Replaced original front pads and rotors, finally worn enough to activate the pad light. Replaced rear pads and rotors as well. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Brake Problems

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