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2014 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
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 76 repairs.
2014 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 26660 mi | The front passenger heater did not work since the car was new.I had it in on 4 previous repairs for the problem the problem was never diagnosed correctly the final repair was to replace the heater core parts not availabe traded in for 2015 |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21849 mi | Stereo head unit had to be replaced due to electrical fault and volume issues. Head unit for stereo replaced due to erratic operation and sometimes not turning on or off, also volume controls sometimes were not working. |
| 53000 mi US $170 |
Battery failed, caused dashboard display to freak out & not start. Jumped it, got it home, put in new battery. |
| 54000 mi US $309 |
Wire to washer fluid level sensor came loose and became corroded. Replace wiring. |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 79200 mi US $50 |
Slow nav unit. Replaced. Slow radio/navigation unit remains |
| 35000 mi | Change the condenser |
| 10000 mi | Short in radio antenna. |
| 12400 mi | REAR RIGHT DOOR LATCH STOPPED WORKING |
| 25000 mi | Infotainment system was randomly locking up. |
| 1000 mi | Serious ventilation issues. Fan needs to be run on High (loud) with most of the air directed to the windshield to keep it defrosted in the winter. Dealer recommended monthly cabin air filter changes. They have inadequate airflow. |
| 25500 mi US $132 |
very poor ventilation. fan needs to be run on high speeds, and even then window fogging is evident in cold (0 degree) temps. This cars HVAC system is lacking. The fan noise is horrible. This is a great car without a decent HVAC system. |
| 34000 mi US $60 |
ongoing issues with cabin airflow. very poor system. filter plugs almost instantly. |
| 21000 mi | Fender Audio/Nav unit failed. Manually rebooting the unit sometimes re-enabled it. |
| 35000 mi | Driver's seat memory faulty. Replaced driver's seat position module |
| 36000 mi | Nav unit had split screen on startup. Software update performed, tech bulletin 91-15-03 |
| 50000 mi | A/C was not consistently putting out cold air. Refrigerant was slightly low and was topped off. The repair from previous service didn't work. One very warm day, I had no a/c. Called dealer and they took me in first thing next morning. It started working on way to dealer. They tested hvac system and could not duplicate problem |
| 50000 mi US $115 |
Bad a/c condenser was diagnosed, repair bill quote was $1500. I told them no repair, since car is being bought back by VW this fall. Car has been parked, bought a new Sonata Hybrid to replace. |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40000 mi US $450 |
electronic device that controls door locks |
| 13000 mi | Cigarette lighter has no power. Checked fuses, saw nothing wrong. Dealer fixed it but a few weeks later it has happened again without plugging in anything more than a cell phone charger. |
| 24500 mi | Cigarette lighter would not charge phone. Back for the 3rd time for the same thing. The phone charges in other cars just fine. It makes no sense to keep blowing a fuse over charging a car. This car is a lease and it's going back. |
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