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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%)
Chart based on 538 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92400 mi US $45 |
High and low beams aimed/tracking too low. Adjusters are rusted badly which prevented this from being a DIY project. |
| 127800 mi US $45 |
Liftgate struts completely worn; would not hold the tailgate open. |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
drivers side door handle completely failed. entire module had to be replaced. |
| 144000 mi US $400 |
rear hatch hinge blew a bolt. interior disassembly required. |
| 31000 mi | Check engine light was on--code from OBD II indicated an issue with the Flap Motor. Light was reset, and comes on intermittently. Was told that required maintenance (per TSB) might not have been completed...but the car was purchased as certified pre-owned |
| 47000 mi | Steering column lock replaced under warranty. |
| 59500 mi | Malfunctioning seat belt in rear, there was an open campaign to repair it. Malfunctioning hose clip on window washer supply line preventing fluid from reaching the windshield. |
| 60000 mi | Fixed malfunctioning seat belt Window washer system malfunction |
| 5000 mi | Some sort of adhesive was present in several places on the engine cover. Dealer states it was from factory. Could not remove without damage to cover. Obtained new cover and installed free of charge. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 89280 mi C $1000 |
Subframe loose. Installed new bolts and shims. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi | Tailgate wouldn't always latch. Replaced tailgate latch. |
| 76000 mi US $500 |
Leaky hose from squirter tank, cost almost $400! |
| 63500 mi US $1000 |
Driver side sun visor detached - which impacted electrical circuit and fuse. Main cost was for labor to fix fuse/circuit |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 121000 mi US $163 |
Rear window washer jet was inoperative. Replaced wiper blade, wiper arm, cap, and nozzle. Special order parts took some time for the dealer to obtain. |
| 125332 mi US $456 |
Passenger front door handle was inoperative. Replaced right front door latch and bowden cable. Rear washer jet nozzle inoperative. Replaced rear washer jet nozzle. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 3100 mi | Carpet lifting, had to be replaced |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 144460 mi | Driver door 1 of 3 rollers seized. Advised to spray with Lubricant. Has improved marginally. |
| 51140 mi C $9000 |
Plastic belly pan, mounts & rad & inter cooler supports. |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Standard service performed. Dealer also completed 3 tech service items at not cost to me. |
| 2000 mi | Key would sometimes get stuck in its socket - safety lock would sometimes stick and not release it. Fixed with lube of internal interlock parts. |
| 61000 mi US $600 |
Rear window seals were catching on the windows when they went up and down. Dealer lubed them and they seem to operate smoothly now. |
| 74800 mi | Automatic lumbar support for passenger seat was broken/not functioning. Dealer replaced the part and it works now. Trunk "auto-open" lifters were no longer raising trunk when the release button was pushed. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 10000 mi | 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. |
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