| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
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 120 repairs.
1999 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (67%)
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.
1999 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 162000 mi | A/C condenser bad and heater fan stuck on. Noxious smoke coming out of vents when defrost was on. Would cost over $2,000 to repair. Sold the car. |
| 218000 mi US $130 |
starter went out |
| 140000 mi US $75 |
Heater vent stuck shut |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 149000 mi US $170 |
Air bag sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks |
| 178000 mi | Airbag light on becuase one of the wires in the system for the drivers side airbag read a high level of resistance; lived with until sold car. |
| 155000 mi US $170 |
replaced 9 year old battery. :) |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 117480 mi | comfort module and wiring, wiring had many issues causing many separate frustrating issues. |
| 130000 mi US $15 |
Temp gauge did not work and had to replace the temp sensor with gauge. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 173300 mi US $35 |
Needed a new relay under the dash. |
| 96000 mi | Needed new rear window motor. |
| 126000 mi US $2400 |
Windshield wiper motor intermittent. Needed replacement. |
| 126000 mi | The air conditioner had not functioned since the end of last summer. Likely a compressor issue. There is an electrical problem that I suspect has been around since Feb 2011 that intermittently drains the battery. I've had two new batteries in the last year. |
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