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2004 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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- 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 269 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120300 mi US $120 |
Bad turn signal stalk switch. |
| 151000 mi US $70 |
Rear hatch latch motor failed. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi | fuses blowing when using cigarette lighters. turned out to be a faulty phone adapter. No charge because dealer didn't notify us of estimate to repair before doing work (around $105). |
| 58000 mi | Shop seems to not be able to find issue - AC oscillates in intensity without reason. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | rear brake light switch stuck causing lights to stay on |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 104700 mi | Flap directing hot air failed. Part $50, work $750 |
| 3028 mi | Right rear turn signal lamp socket replaced. Complained of transmission jerking. Waiting for firmware update. Still under warranty. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 87000 mi US $2 |
Bad batt |
| 95000 mi US $15 |
Corrosion at pos batt cable. |
| 101000 mi US $100 |
Front passenger window regulator went out for the second time in 2 years. Had to take off of work and fix it immediately since the window was stuck halfway down on a rainy day. Part cost $100 at autozone. |
| 25000 mi | Drivers side headlight replaced after burning out. |
| 221000 mi US $150 |
Replace alternator with remaned unit. |
| 42000 mi | head light out. |
| 61000 mi US $334 |
The aforementioned burnt out bulb in the driver's side fog light. |
| 76000 mi US $153 |
Rear passenger window came out of its track. |
| 103000 mi | It started getting hard to start the car, so I knew it was time for a new battery. I purchased one and replaced it myself. |
| 108000 mi US $100 |
Our AC was started to blow hot when the car was at a stop, but cool down as the car moved. My father in law and I noticed that the AC condenser cooling fan stopped working, so we got a new one. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 123000 mi US $320 |
Power door lock switch and module failed and was replaced. |
| 110400 mi US $50 |
Headlights/taillights |
| 119000 mi US $100 |
New battery |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 208000 mi US $400 |
Alternator failed. Replaced it. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 125000 mi US $230 |
Total starter failure - no clicking or noise. Happen to have rebuilt starter on hand but no time to replace my self. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $844 |
Bad alternator - replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $220 |
pin fell out of power window. |
| 53000 mi US $130 |
Outside temp sensor intermittently reading "---", or from -140 deg F to +110 deg F; often outside temp was really 95 deg, but since sensor often reported less than 30 deg, AC would not run. Repaired wire shorting on bumper. |
| 69000 mi US $30 |
not cooling. Added refrigerant. |
| 99000 mi US $700 |
Alt stopped working. Repl. Unfortunately, shop left auto trans cooling line disconnected, resulting in destruction of trans. Shop is paying for a used trans. This will not be reported, since not a car fault. |
| 61000 mi US $202 |
Intermittent A/C cooling notice during hot days. Systems was purged to remove air and other contaminants. System was properly dried and freon replaced. Cools like it was new! |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74000 mi | Driver's side heated seat heating element recall Passenger's side heated seat switch recall |
| 85000 mi US $65 |
Trunk lock actuator motor was intermittently seizing and overdrawing electrical current, which then sometimes blew the comfort-functions fuse killing interior lights and windows. Replaced actuator with new part from dealer as well as the fuse. |
| 45384 mi | Replace instrument cluster |
| 49998 mi | Replace brake light switch |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 132000 mi US $400 |
Front passenger window and both rear windows non-operational. Also, the right rear door lock was engaged and unable to open the door from inside or outside with the door handle. Took the car into a foreign car window and door specialist. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47000 mi US $258 |
The AC module needed to be replaced. AC worked but only after 30 minutes. Once car was turned off it required another 30 minutes to start working. Once it worked it was great. |
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