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2007 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
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 538 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 122 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 96000 mi US $272 |
Audio system Goodwill: Electrical system Airbag control module blower motor |
| 23000 mi US $1100 |
a/c would not blow cold. owner charged twice, 2nd time w stop leak and dye, dealership stated that there was no dye evident. they charged it and sent it out, stating had dye in it. called dealer next business day to return vehicle. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi | Air bag light on. Purchased Ross Tech diagnostic system. Turned light off, has not come back on. |
| 64000 mi | Both Vanity Mirror lights stopped working. They've been ordered. Lumbar in the drivers seat has stopped working. |
| 121000 mi US $2000 |
Replaced Compressor and cooling fans. |
| 27638 mi | High tone horn replaced. Bottom door seal drvr door rusting - advised VW Canada. Roof rack rubber falling off - return in Spring. Check engine light on - replace fuel cap. Sunroof buzzing - installed anti-rattle kit. |
| 66000 mi US $35 |
CD changer seized, won't play or change disks (radio works). Dealer checked code, ordered new radio. CD/radio replaced, new one works fine, plus now has clock on radio (bonus). Lost 6 CDs that could not be removed from old replaced radio (repair under warranty, cost is for CD replacement) |
| 73200 mi | Rear window auto up/down not working (but window worked if hold down/up button); replaced motor and window track under certification warranty. Also repaired air bag recall during this visit. |
| 14880 mi | Rear hatch closing switch replaced. |
| 23560 mi | Electronic parking brake switch replaced |
| 30380 mi | The AC compressor required replacement. |
| 34720 mi C $120 |
Replaced noisy heater fan |
| 40920 mi | AC not running cold. Leaking O ring replaced. |
| 40920 mi | Air not running cold. Compressor replaced. Repair not effective. Will be bringing it back in. |
| 41540 mi | AC repaired. I think it was the compressor. |
| 43180 mi | Noisy flap when in recirc mode required replacement. |
| 46500 mi C $150 |
Problem could not be isolated (leak somewhere). System recharged, with dye, to try to locate source of leak. |
| 39000 mi | Check engine light and airbag fault light illuminated. |
| 60000 mi | Power Door locks malfunctioning; had to order parts to replace |
| 64000 mi | Replaced malfunctioning door locks. |
| 70000 mi | A/C not cold, evacuated, Checked for leaks. Recharged. |
| 44300 mi US $750 |
My car has a power drain when it's turned off and locked. The battery initially discharged in 2 weeks but now it's escalated to 3 days. Dealer unable to pinpoint and fix the problem. |
| 45000 mi | Continuing problem with power drain. |
| 2000 mi | Satellite radio went out. |
| 84000 mi US $1500 |
Entire AC system replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $30 |
Passenger side lightbulb replacement. Checked housing unit and wiring for moisture....ok. |
| 49000 mi | The Rear Lift Gate had been malfunctioning again. It opened mostly OK but didn’t close like normal. It many times stopped ~1/3 the way down. The left & right Electric Lift Gate Motors were replaced. All is well now. |
| 74000 mi US $120 |
The Heater Temperature Dial and Vent Selector Control did not function correctly for the past several months. A malfunctioning “G191” Interior Air Temperature Sensor (VW P/N: 1K0-907-543-E) was replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $325 |
Airbag Warning Lamp repaired. |
| 145000 mi US $39 |
10MAY2014 - @145,145 Miles I replaced the blown out LH Door Speaker. I installed a Pioneer TS-A1675R 6.5" 3-Way 50-Watt 4 Ω Coaxial Speaker in its place. |
| 1240 mi | warning light on for airbag; turned out to be some loose connection |
| 58280 mi $350 |
Xenon bulb busted; change required removal of bumper by mechanic |
| 67580 mi $900 |
AC not cold New pump installed |
| 18000 mi | Radio stopped, no sound from speakers. Diagnosed as amplifier defected,overnight shipped a replacement,installed next day. Problem corrected. |
| 100100 mi C $500 |
Starter failed and was replaced |
| 33000 mi | Radio am static. |
| 62000 mi US $180 |
Air mix and actuator broken in HVAC system |
| 66000 mi | Air mix and actuator still broken in HVAC system |
| 13000 mi | Back lighting on instrument cluster randomly flickered. New instrument cluster ordered. New cluster installed and keys reprogrammed. |
| 27600 mi | bad fuses to power outlets |
| 65700 mi US $53 |
The switch that lowers the tail gate failed. It was a simple repair, but unexpected in the first 1000 of ownership. |
| 79000 mi US $50 |
The radio would discharge the battery when parked for over two days. |
| 79800 mi US $50 |
Airbag light on, replaced sensor |
| 72000 mi US $120 |
Replaced the battery. |
| 140000 mi US $200 |
A/C stopped working during a road trip. Worked fine during the trip out, then failed on the way home. Took the car in for a recharge, and after the attempted recharge, did not work at all. Dealer quoted $1800 for new compressor and receiver/dryer. Have not decided course of action yet. |
| 141000 mi US $13 |
Power window switch for LR window failed in the driver door switch cluster. $13 for the new cluster on Ebay, and less than one hour to replace. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 12000 mi | re-repair radio |
| 48300 mi | Airbag switch in steering wheel, some problem with the air system |
| 48360 mi | Right hand mirror heating element discovered non-functional by self VAG-COM scan. Replaced under warranty. |
| 89280 mi C $1000 |
Mirror turn signal LED failed. Part replaced |
| 52080 mi | Had to do with the HVAC system...clicking coming from one of the flap motors |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 78740 mi C $200 |
liftgate motor problem |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
AC had stopped working normally, dealer suggested a complete recharge. Seemed to fix the problem. Passenger Airbag Fault - dealer reset code, but as soon as passenger got in car, fault returned!!!! $120 wasted! Power Trunk Failed |
| 124000 mi US $550 |
Passenger Air Bag Fault |
| 141000 mi US $360 |
replace clock spring - the horn was broken (when the airbag was replaced) which required a replacement clock spring. they claimed it was broken when i entered the shop, so they refused to fix the problem. not very happy about dealer who broke the clock spring. |
| 95300 mi US $1400 |
A/c compressor failed, had to replace and recharge the entire system. |
| 110000 mi US $540 |
Radiator had to be reconnected per the dealer. Also AC system drained and recharged per dealer. |
| 49000 mi | Tailgate wouldn't always latch. Replaced tailgate latch. |
| 59000 mi | Airbag warning light |
| 93000 mi US $100 |
Floor heat vent not working |
| 19000 mi | Parking brake light came on; went out at dealer. Tire pressure light came on; dealer over-inflated tires to make it go away. |
| 6000 mi | Left Driver's side headlight did not function. It is Bi-Xenon AFS. TPMS monitor was on for second time in one month |
| 12000 mi | Driver's side AFS Bi-Xenon light inoperative. |
| 50700 mi | Both horns not working - has a faint sound. Total estimate $350 to replace both. Did not repair due to expense involved. |
| 55100 mi US $175 |
Left AFS Headlight Inoperative |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103100 mi US $150 |
Failed flapper motor causing heat to blow when AC was requested |
| 104300 mi US $250 |
AC was not cold |
| 1 mi US $59 |
Replaced failed air conditioning blower motor resistor. |
| 127520 mi US $619 |
Front wipers inoperative. Removed and replaced wiper motor and linkage. |
| 110 mi | Adaptive Front Lighting System became inoperative Adaptive Front Lights Inoperative |
| 39000 mi | Parking distance sensor broken. Headlight out, tail light loose. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 68400 mi A $250 |
Headlight harness had dislodged |
| 75020 mi A $1200 |
Replace failed A/C compressor |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $233 |
test of battery failed; replaced with new |
| 115900 mi US $98 |
diagnose lighting system alert; replace R-side halogen headlamp |
| 168360 mi | New battery |
| 56420 mi C $1500 |
ac compressor |
| 49000 mi | MFD sometimes fades/dims, but it would not do this while car was in shop. |
| 61000 mi US $817 |
A/C compressor failed, entailing replacement of compressor. |
| 92500 mi US $1790 |
Power amplifier stopped working |
| 8000 mi | BAss flare issue and power off issues noted. TSB had been issued that fixed the issue and also added a clock to the radio. |
| 8000 mi | Took into shop because of musty type smell when air conditioning was not in use. Took into dealer and they mentioned they had seen the problem and had a TSB for it. Did a system flush and deodarized. |
| 37700 mi | Went in with A/C not working. New compressor installed as it had failed - within warranty.. (Also new battery installed as I had to get jumped the week before.) Drivers visor including Homelink replaced as light was not functioning on mirror - within warranty. |
| 78000 mi US $1400 |
sensors and air flow motor went out. |
| 87000 mi US $650 |
Heating went out. |
| 59000 mi | TSB for sesat wiring harness, steering interlock switch, powertrain ignition coils. |
| 10000 mi | Air Bag Fault Light |
| 23000 mi US $325 |
Air bag light malfunction - needed to order part. Low tire pressure warning light on. |
| 48000 mi | Airbag light went on. Faulty seat belt lock sensor (due to wear). Airbag light went on |
| 40300 mi | Drivers window not working - cable harness replaced. |
| 46200 mi | Multi function on steering wheel works sporadically this also translated into problems with the horn... very dangerous for me i live in NYC and need it but they are "working on ordering the parts"... |
| 30000 mi | Power lumbar adjustment for driver seat failed. |
| 24000 mi | Then tire pressure light came on again. Fixed it, but have many times before, never stays fixed. |
| 35000 mi | Outside temperature sensor replaced under factory warranty. |
| 61380 mi | Radio keeps fading in and out while driving, sometimes just quits |
| 62000 mi | Radio failed |
| 65140 mi C $92 |
112000 km service and replacement of turn signal light in side mirror, oil change |
| 71920 mi | heater blower discovered needed replacing - bushing back and front needed replacing |
| 43000 mi | One of the LEDs in the taillight had gone out. Dealership replaced the entire taillight assembly |
| 60100 mi US $370 |
Clock spring in steering failed. Horn & steering wheel controls were disabled. The dealership put in a new clock spring to fix it. |
| 52000 mi | O-ring at compressor failed. Replaced and recharged. |
| 10000 mi US $120 |
Had an occasional airbag fault light on dash. Did not occur while at dealer. Said would replace sensor if it reoccured. |
| 12000 mi | Dealer fixed airbag seat sensor to correct fault light on dash. Also updated radio software to correct problem with the radio not turning off when key removed. |
| 15000 mi | Check engine light came on for airbag. Dealer replaced seat belt buckle catch which fixed problem. Also did 15000 mile service which is basically an oil change. |
| 20000 mi US $330 |
Routine 20,000 mile service done and a TSB for musty smell from AC. TSB clean AC duct and fixed problem under warranty. |
| 39000 mi | Remote key failed. Would not operate locks, but did operate ignition. Replaced under warranty. Also completed 40K service at same time. |
| 47000 mi | burned out headlight bulb. |
| 57000 mi US $125 |
Electric parking brake switch malfunctioned. Switch on dashboard replaced. This was replaced 2 years ago under warranty. Also did 60K service and rear brake pads at same time. |
| 70000 mi US $1200 |
Alternator failing, replace alternator |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Treat AC system to eliminate musty odor |
| 101000 mi US $1450 |
Drivers door latch mechanism would not open and had to be replaced. |
| 36000 mi | Switch for raising front passenger window from driver door replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $425 |
Replaced low beam bulb |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| A/C |
| 50000 mi | The air conditioner stopped working (still blew air, but would not get cold). It was diagnosed as a seized compressor. The compressor, dryer and expansion valve were replaced and the system was charged. |
| 108000 mi US $250 |
New battery |
| 700 mi | trip comp display fades mfd display fades |
| 3000 mi | replaced screen all good |
| 6000 mi | fuel pump pressure low |
| 7000 mi | fuel pump pressure erratic, pump replaced and fuel sensor |
| 31000 mi | AC compressor total fail |
| 31300 mi | replaced ac system |
| 66000 mi US $200 |
Parking brake switch worn out and had to be replaced. |
| 92700 mi US $35 |
Replaced the horns. |
| 149000 mi US $1200 |
Need a new ac compressor |
| 15000 mi | Called for an appointment and they carried the part in stock. Replaced driver side vanity mirror bulb and switch to illuminate bulb. Dropped car off in morning returned after work. |
| 24000 mi | Called for an appointment and they ordered the part. Replaced passenger visor including vanity mirror, light and switch. Dropped car off in morning returned at lunch. Successful repair |
| 51000 mi US $25 |
Headlight bulb exploded in the headlight reflector. This required removal of the entire headlight assembly to remove pieces of glass. Part was difficult to remove but went back together very easily. |
| 60000 mi US $1225 |
Air conditioner compressor failed. Dealer replaced compressor, dryer and thermal expansion valve and flushed cooling system. |
| 61000 mi US $811 |
Previous air conditioner repair removed front bumper and light assembly. After repair headlight was misaligned and marker light was intermittent. Shop reinstalled headlight bulb securely and replaced marker bulb and checked the connections. Replaced steering column module. reprogrammed keys. |
| 7000 mi US $15 |
Left front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out. Replaced it myself. Left front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out . Replaced it myself. |
| 10000 mi | Tire pressure is inaccurate in cold weather and had to be reset. Right rear door does not stay latched in cold weather (less than 20 degrees F). Dealer could not reproduce problem during service visit, so it may reappear next winter. Separate problem: Tire pressure is inaccurate in cold weather and had to be reset. |
| 12000 mi US $15 |
Right front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out. Fixed it myself. Right front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out. Fixed it myself. |
| 15000 mi US $60 |
Parking light fixed by VW dealer. Cost approx. $60. Right front parking light burned out. Dealer replaced bulb during oil change without asking permission. Very expensive part and labor. |
| 22000 mi | Tire pressure monitor became inaccurate in cold weather (registering low pressure even when tires are properly filled. Also fixed compass (would only indicate North and Northwest). |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 91760 mi A $300 |
Replace A/C solenoid and re-gas. The problem was not fixed. The A/C compressor requires replacing. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $480 |
Headlight failed. Because of major labor cost to access headlight I had both headlights replaced. |
| 27000 mi | ABS light & Parking brake warning lights on. This trip diagnosed problem and ordered parts. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 49500 mi US $400 |
Replaced entire radio under warranty |
| 100000 mi | The AFS system has failed, perhaps just due to another bad Xenon bulb. This will make 4 changes? Taking the bumper off each time :(. Rain sensor on windshield wipers not functioning. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 9920 mi $250 |
rear window blind detached. Light bulb of external signal light fused. |
| 13640 mi | Hand brake light continuously to be on despite car moves on with no dragging action. Malfunction in hand brake warning system. Lack of seriousness in rectifying problem at VW Cars of Malaysia. Mechanic in attendance do not have the diagnosis. |
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