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2000 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

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2000 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (63%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

180000 mi

US $220
Blower quit working for A/C, took to the shop, was diagnosed as faulty fan switch. Ordered parts, took back to shop for installation. 
212000 mi

US $140
Passenger side front window regulator failed. Replaced item. 1 day. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

86000 mi

£160
Headlamp adjuster seized, replaced whole headlamp 
87000 mi

£330
The electric fan attached to radiator that runs when A/C is ON was vibrating badly 
£26 Indicators stopped flashing. Replaced Hazard warning switch, which contains the indicator relay. 
135900 mi One cell of the battery died. Battery replaced. Battery had 5 year warranty, only 2 years of use, so replaced under warranty. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

160580 mi

C $380
Wiper motor had to be replaced. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

110000 mi

US $1329
Clogged O Tube 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

144100 mi

US $15
headlight bulb 
151000 mi

US $290
Replaced window regulator. 
189200 mi

US $300
Alternator & Battery replaced Alternator & Battery replaced 
137000 mi

US $400
AC wasn't working. Repaired successfully. 
138000 mi

US $1100
A relay needed replacement 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

132000 mi

US $250
parasitic drain in courtesy light/comfort module circuit. drains battery in 3 days. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

63000 mi

US $600
Starter died. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

66000 mi

US $100
Multifunction display area in middle of instrument panel was faded and unreadable 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat Electrical Problems

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