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2008 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 376 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Passat brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $692 |
Replaced brake booster vacuum line: $278 |
| 80000 mi US $700 |
Vacuum pump for braking system failed and was leaking engine oil. |
| 85300 mi US $1289 |
Also replaced brake booster vacuum line. |
| 26300 mi | electronic parking brake would not engage replace mechanical brake. |
| 29000 mi | Parking brake fault. Brake would only release after several attempts. Dealer cleared fault and reset logic. Parking brake fault. Bad parking brake module diagnosed. New module ordered. |
| 16700 mi | Parking brake (actuated by electronic dash button, not a direct mechanical linkage) would not reliably disengage [or engage] leaving us concerned about using it for fear of getting stranded. Dash button replaced by dealer under warrantee. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Parking brake motor stripped drive gear. Needed to replace entire pass. side caliper. |
| 132000 mi US $200 |
The parking brake motor drive gear was stripped. Replaced caliper and motor under warranty. |
| 252000 mi US $600 |
Electronic parking brake malfunction. Wouldn't release parking brake. Replaced switch and passenger rear parking brake motor. |
| 122000 mi US $1200 |
Electronic parking brake motor died and seized on rear brake. Also ripped up brakes and rotors. All needed to be replaced |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 229500 mi US $40 |
Brake caliper serviced |
| 58500 mi US $800 |
brake boost had vacuum leak |
| 42000 mi US $250 |
Steering column lock needed to be replaced |
| 47300 mi US $225 |
car in foor rear brakes. found electonic parking brake would not release shop replaced rotor electric parking brake release motor. Now problem has returned. Will take to dealer. |
| 50000 mi | electronic parking brake not releasing was told repair would cost $300/1000 and $130. diagnostic fee. Not using parking brake. |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
parking brake still not right after replacing switch.Traded car in for a new vw 2015 passat S |
| 72000 mi US $800 |
Steering column lock fault. Replaced lock assembly. |
| 82000 mi | Parking brake not engaging properly after rear brake replacement. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi | Replaced speed sensor. |
| 60400 mi US $45 |
Replaced electric parking brake switch.. |
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