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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%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
1999 Volkswagen Passat engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 196000 mi US $500 |
replace throttle body |
| 117000 mi US $730 |
Bad ignition control module. |
| 141000 mi US $1600 |
throttle body and fuel injector failure |
| 135000 mi US $535 |
Turbo needed to be replaced |
| 69300 mi US $900 |
Timing mechanism had to be replaced |
| 146500 mi US $260 |
Oil cooler pipe leak |
| 151000 mi US $1000 |
Oil leak, replace head gasket |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 155000 mi | clutch + flywheel replaced |
| 158300 mi US $50 |
replace failing ignition coils |
| 158000 mi US $100 |
oil pressure sensor broke and was leaking oil. |
| 169000 mi US $60 |
Part of the exhaust system rusted off. |
| 177000 mi US $110 |
Flex pipe rusted in exhaust. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 120000 mi US $140 |
Mass Air Flow Sensor failure. |
| 119000 mi US $500 |
replaced oxygen sensor |
| 157000 mi US $450 |
Engine control module failed... stopped firing #2 cylinder. Sometimes no power. The turbocharger is failing. |
| 160000 mi | The Turbo-charger had seized and there was an engine misfire problem making it no longer drivable. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 96000 mi | Needed new thermostat. |
| 151000 mi | waterpump(original)replaced,new thermostat(3rd),radiator replaced-starting to leak at seams; new belts @148K no damage to belts New injector seals - gas smell in car @ times, most noticable when stopped or after shutdown. one week after prob #1 (sigh) |
| 157000 mi US $250 |
Battery was dead for > 1 week computer needed to be reset Valve cover gasket, PCV system repaired. Still needs new cat passenger side. |
| 156860 mi | Hydraulic tensioner on timing belt failed. Replaced idle pulley tensioner, hydraulic tensioner and timing belt; also replaced water pump, serpentine belt and oil filler cap gasket (maintenance items). |
| 126000 mi US $2400 |
Coolant leak Valve cover gasket leaked |
| 191000 mi | Oil and transmission leaks were fixed by resecurring some loose components. |
| 194100 mi US $30 |
Acting as though throttle was sticking very intermitently. Same problem caused some difficulty starting the car at times. Mechanic couldn't find specific fault, suggested using fuel injection cleaner frequently. |
| 201800 mi | Leaking oil from a seal on the back on the engine. Mechanic tried to seal the leak with silicone sealant. |
| 202000 mi US $40 |
Intermitent difficulty starting when engine was hot, coolant temperature gauge not functioning. Replaced the coolant temperature sensor. |
| 214000 mi | Secondary air injection pump has failed along with air injection hose. Not uncommon. This problem doesn't hinder the normal functioning of the car. It just causes some annoying noise for 90 seconds after a cold start. |
| 221400 mi US $250 |
The whining noise reported earlier turned out to be a belt pulley and tensioner. The part was replaced on this trip. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 87000 mi | Right and left valve cover gaskets leaking oil. Repaired under 10yr/100k powertrain warranty. |
| 101000 mi US $300 |
Engine would turn over but not start. After many attempts, engine started. Drove to mechanic. Found bad ignition switch. Switch replaced. |
| 109200 mi US $600 |
Engine oil leak. Tech found both valve cover gaskets leaking and camshaft adjuster seals leaking. Ordered parts. Parts replaced |
| 114000 mi US $1550 |
Car running cold. Suspected a failed thermostat in open position. Tech confirmed bad thermostat. Replaced thermostat. |
| 115000 mi US $541 |
Oil leaking from PCV breather hose. Tech found breather hose clogged. Replaced 2 PCV breather hoses, PCV suction pump, PCV check valve, PCV gasket and about 9 feet of brittle vacuum lines. On previous visit, tech noticed engine motor mount worn/ leaking hydraulic fluid. Replaced motor mounts. |
| 119000 mi US $1574 |
Left and right cam plugs leaking oil. Replaced cam plugs. |
| 59000 mi | The car suffered a major mechanical malfunction. An idler pulley stopped turning and the timing belt overheated and shredded itself. This occurred 300 miles from home, so I had no choice but to sell it to a service tech at the dealership. |
| 140120 mi C $88 |
Secondary injection pump is very noisy on startup. I can live with this for a while but will soon have to replace it. |
| 148180 mi C $128 |
Temperature gauge was not functioning. Sensor had to be replaced. This repair was successful. Apart from this I had new brakes installed AND they attempted to fix the engine warning light but to no avail. Problem with air pump, part of the environmental air intake. It was emitting a loud shrill sound on engine warm-up. They rebore the screw or containment nuts and bolts but this did not solve the problem. New parts too expensive. |
| 157480 mi C $120 |
Losing engine coolant. Temperature light coming on. Did pressure test of system and found leak, replaced faulty part or bracket. |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
AC pressure sensor failed, causing fan to operate constantly and completely drain battery. Had to call AAA for jump start before taking car to dealer. |
| 73000 mi US $330 |
replace radiator fan Replace motor mounts |
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Computer problems |
| 86000 mi US $950 |
Changed water pump |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 138000 mi £207 |
severe bang from gearbox on selection of drive, no tiptronic operation |
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