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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%)

Chart based on 76 repairs.
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2014 Volkswagen Passat engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (74%)

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Chart based on 23 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

27280 mi there was no heat coming out from passenger side vents. heating core replaced, covered by recall. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33000 mi Rear main seal was leaking. Seal was replaced with updated version and oil changed. 
60000 mi

US $175
Coil pack #3 went bad. Caused car to miss upon heavy acceleration & triggered CEL. Replaced all four coil packs with OEM parts. Reset CEL using VCDS software. Problem solved. 
85000 mi

US $2100
Timing chain replacement 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

56000 mi Heater core clogged. Shows CEL with EGR Cooling System code. Common problem due to poor design. VW replaced for free after some convincing. 
45000 mi

US $55
Bad heater core 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

110000 mi Heater core. Covered under diesel fix extended warranty 
24000 mi Check engine light on. Pump that injects AdBlue fluid into exhaust stream had failed. This technique used on diesel engines to reduce pollutants. 
31000 mi Turbo Failed 
71000 mi

US $120
Replaced heater core 
Heater core 
155000 mi

US $1000
Replaced turbo 
20000 mi One of the two electric cooling fans failed, disintegrating while vehicle was at highway speed. 
77000 mi No heat passenger side. Heater core blocked due manufacturers defect. Vehicle was subject of VW repair program 
129200 mi

US $2990
Engine Oil Cooler Failed causing both coolant and oil leak. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. 
159000 mi

US $985
DEF pump failed and the car reported no restart in 200 miles. 
3900 mi Replaced fuel tank. Couldn't fill the tank with fuel. It would immediately splash back. Something wrong with the crash protection check valves I believe. 
30000 mi antifreeze smell, leak 
38000 mi In addition to poor airflow issues. Dealer thinks heater core has failed. Car blows cold air and will not defrost. 
48000 mi Heater core was defective from factory and was only allowing heated/cooled air to parts of the car. Defrost didn't work when it was cold. All work was done at no charge, even though warranty expired long ago. 
44000 mi In tank fuel pump malfunctioned sending metal throughout fuel system. Replaced fuel pump, lines, injectors, lines, high pressue pump. 
11700 mi VCDS diagnostic said: P040D 00, EGR Temperature Sensor 1,: Signal too High. 60pin ECM engine wiring harness replaced, as well as EGR1 sensor. 
12200 mi Diesel fuel tank vent leaking. Fuel tank replaced. 
20000 mi Very little heat to passenger foot well. Clogged heater core diagnosed. Heater core replaced. 
50400 mi Code P203B00: AdBlue level sensor defective. AdBlue kit installed. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

34000 mi Ignition Coil Bad 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat Engine Problems

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