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Volkswagen Passat Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 0 | Radiator needed replacement | |
| Mar | 2013 | 3000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 1000 | 0 | The driver's side pillar trim was coming loose, leaving an end frayed about and inch long and 5mm deep. The airbag light was on from the factory. The airbag wiring harness was severed when the vehicle was manufactured. Dealer replaced part without hassle. The horn failed by staying on while the car's ignition was in any position but completely off. I pulled the horn fuse which was impossibly labeled; Dealer gave me rental at no charge and replace the entire steering column. |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | The brake pedal sticks to the floor after applied. Dealer said there was a leak in main cylinder. They replaced it but problem still exist. It is about go in the shop for 3rd time. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Passenger side speaker grill in dash would vibrate, driver door panel near armrest would rattle. Took to dealer they fixed those, ordered part for another rattle, bringing back to address other issues will report back on those when fixed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 5000 | 0 | Rattles galore! Both B pillars rattle, occasional rattle in both dash speakers. Attempted self fix and have given up. Turned up the stereo instead. Passenger side seat squeak. Dealer replaced fore/aft assembly. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | no brakes at hi speed car would not stop in a panic situation, they are too small for the car very poor design dealer replaced rotors (4) and pads rotors had a build up on them they were not smooth car would pull right all the time, in a matter of seconds i could be in the next lane. traveling the speed limit i would let the steering wheel go and the car always would drift right even from the left lane rear camera would not turn on in reverse, radio software was slow, radio functioned very poorly, you could not understand the person giving you directions from the Nav at times the front right DRL would not come on seats are very uncomfortable,too hard, on long trips your legs will go to sleep auto dim mirror was always dim rattles in doors and dash if tires not properly inflated the car would "skip" left or right depending on which way you were turning at hi speed |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Wind noise front passenger door. Rubber seal on passenger door realigned. Solved noise problem. |
| Apr | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 3000 | 0 | Rear tail light replacement |
| Mar | 2012 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Dealer kept me waiting 4 hours and didn't do a thing to resolve the problems. One-touch windows and rain-sensing wipers not working. Sold car. |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | Left rear door not locking - faulty actuator | |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | bought with paint chip on roof. Will have to go back again as it still isn't "correct." |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Airbag light came on dealer found problem with "spring" and replace. Dealer provided rental car while work was done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 51000 | 115 | Air conditioning does not turn on until after the car has been running for more than 5 minutes. |
| Aug | 2011 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | Rear hatch would only go up only 1/2 way. service personnel needed to go to vehicle computer and reboot section dealing with raising rear hatch. Aftyer reboot, rear hatch now operates correctly. |
| Sep | 2011 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Door would not unlock Bluetooth would lose connection |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | The MMI system was replaced. The MMI is a multi media input module that connects to things like an ipod. |
| Jun | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | trunk close button not working |
| Apr | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | replaced rear hatch close button which failed for second time |
| Apr | 2013 | 40000 | 550 | Drivers side door lock solenoid failed and did not allow door to be unlocked from switches or key fob. Repair was include with extended warranty. Owner paid for deductible. Additionally 40K service was preformed. |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Left rear window regulator broke. Window stuck in close position. Dealer replaced window regulator under warranty. Horn high note only work intermittently. Replacement horn ordered. Steering wheel leather cracking. New steering wheel ordered. Steering wheel replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Moisture collect behind driver side fog light lens. Replacement fog light ordered. Ordered fog light received and replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Radio not displaying RDS data correctly. Radio functins but RDS data will freeze-up. |
| Mar | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Radio replaced to fixed software issues for speed dependent volume and frozen display but did not correct the RDS function. RDS works intermittenly. VW claims problem is due to signal strength. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 9000 | 0 | The steering wheel controls for the Bluetooth did not work - apparently an incorrect part was originally installed. A new part was installed and the system now works as it should. |
| Dec | 2011 | 46000 | 0 | Check engine light was on though the car operated normally. Intake manifold and fuel injector o-rings were replaced under warranty and that resolved the problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Transmission fluid leaked. Line replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 1240 | 0 | Noise from driveshafts |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Passenger door gasket was cut |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Lumbar adjustment knob in passenger seat did not work. New part was ordered and will be installed when it arrives. |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | New lumbar knob installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | Jerky on moving off. Surging at low speeds. They acknowledge, but don't know how to fix. |
| Mar | 2011 | 41540 | 0 | Injector failure. Car stopped. Had to be towed. Workshop said injector design fault. All injectors replaced. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | O2 Sensor. |
| Jan | 2009 | 21080 | 0 | Fuel pressure sensor. |
| Jun | 2009 | 29760 | 0 | Faulty Gas Cap |
| Dec | 2009 | 40300 | 0 | Knock Sensor |
| Feb | 2010 | 45700 | 0 | faulty door latch |
| Oct | 2010 | 62660 | 100 | Sway bar link |
| Jul | 2011 | 76100 | 800 | Timing Belt - 120,000km - Tensioner was seizing. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 2300 | 0 | Loose negative battery cable from factory...recall campaign to reflash computer software with latest updates from VW. |
| Jul | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Dealer replaced defective PCV valve, which had a cracked diaphragm; creating a "screech" or high pitched whistle while engine was running. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Bad airbag sensor. |
| Feb | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | creaky control arm bushings |
| Mar | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | front park assist sensor replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | replace creaking lower control arm bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 620 | 0 | Wind noise from driver's window seal above 70 km/h. New seal ordered. |
| Oct | 2007 | 1240 | 0 | New seal installed. |
| Dec | 2007 | 1240 | 0 | Air bag telltale ON. Parts ordered for repair. |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Airbag module replaced. Issue closed. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | Defroster blower noisy at lowest speed |
| Jun | 2010 | 33480 | 0 | Paint peeling off front curbside fender. At sheetmetal bend near tire. Fender repainted. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Hong Kong, China | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 1240 | 0 | warning light on for airbag; turned out to be some loose connection |
| Jun | 2007 | 4340 | 0 | rattles in dash, B pillar and trunk |
| Aug | 2008 | 19840 | 0 | Anchor for partition of trunk broken from previous repair for rattle. |
| Nov | 2008 | 22320 | 0 | Another broken anchor of rear partition between cabin and trunk. |
| Mar | 2009 | 24800 | 0 | The warning lamp for exhaust emission lit up. This required replacement of a certain part. |
| Oct | 2009 | 29140 | 2000 | Abs pump replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | 32860 | 15 | The anchor for partition between cabin and trunk fell off (it is a wagon) |
| Mar | 2011 | 42160 | 650 | Diverter valve, cam follower and leaking ball joint cover replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 49600 | 200 | I was told that the one of the joints in the steering system had its 'capsule' broken. This was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 3100 | 0 | Carpet lifting, had to be replaced |
| Aug | 2007 | 5580 | 0 | Brake noise at low speed |
| Sep | 2007 | 6200 | 0 | Brakes squeaking |
| Nov | 2008 | 21080 | 0 | Electronic handbrake failure. |
| Jan | 2009 | 23560 | 450 | Rear brake pads. |
| Sep | 2010 | 43400 | 1800 | Suspension bushings and front control arms replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 64100 | 0 | Replaced faulty lambda sensor |
| Mar | 2013 | 68200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 10540 | 0 | Extreme rattles in driver side b-pillar |
| Jan | 2008 | 18600 | 0 | This problem was resolved |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Squeeks and rattles that local VW dealer claims they could not reproduce. Will report them again next time it goes in. |
| Apr | 2007 | 9000 | 150 | Misc Squeeks and rattles. Dealership keeps telling me they can't duplicate. This time they found one and fixed. Although car still squeeks and rattles all of the time. Chipping occuring all around front of car. Body shops identified as paint didn't adhere to primer properly. Dealership will not warranty vehicle and VW rep tells me it is not covered but they will repaint hood only out of gratitude for my purchase of 4 |
| May | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | rattles in b pillar and dash |
| Mar | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 6820 | 0 | EVAP SENSOR Radio clipping - new radio ordered |
| Jan | 2007 | 9920 | 0 | replaced defective radio under warrant. Parts finally came in |
| Mar | 2008 | 26660 | 0 | Check engine . Replaced sensor on TSB. |
| Dec | 2008 | 39680 | 0 | Electronic parking brake sensor needed replacing. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 13000 | 0 | Front passenger window would not work on AUTO up or down. Would work if you held the button only. |
| Jul | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | A rear window trim piece had a small crack. Dealer offered to replace. The first piece ordered had a defect so a second part was ordered. This is the only defect the car has had since new. |
| May | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Steering lock sensor failure. Required replacement of steering column. Paint bubbling on radio and door lock buttons. Buttons were replaced with new design. |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Boost Pressure Control Valve replaced with redesigned part. Intake flap or intake manifold runner remained stuck and caused CEL. Part was ordered and changed. Trunk latch did not latch. Latch was replaced. Instrument cluster has a loose spot that rattles occasionally. |
| Dec | 2009 | 45000 | 315 | Problem fixed on second visit to dealer with the replacement of the N80 valve. On initial visit, the dealer had replaced several parts but the CEL reappeared on the way home. |
| Apr | 2010 | 51000 | 450 | Catalytic converter weld failure: the flange between the cat and the turbo cracked at the weld line. Replaced with an after-market part at a fraction of the OEM cost. |
| Mar | 2011 | 70000 | 0 | Steering lock TSB Airbag TSB |
| Jan | 2012 | 85300 | 100 | CV boots cracked. Inner and outer joint boots were replaced by owner on both axles. |
| Oct | 2012 | 105000 | 50 | OBDII error code shoes small leak detected |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | 100 | Thermostat failure: engine takes long time to warm up, especially in cold weather. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 20000 | 0 | Small Issue with airbag. I took the car to the dealer when the "airbag falure" light came on. Dealer took about an hour and told me that I the conection to the seat sensor (wire under the seat) came disloged/loose and that they pluged it back in. Less |
| Apr | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | Same old issue with airbag warning light. Dealer replaced connection clip under passenger seat. Problem continues. |
| Dec | 2010 | 131000 | 300 | wheel bearing axle boot |
| Jul | 2011 | 146000 | 1600 | high pressure fuel pump |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 1000 | 0 | The bi-xenon headlight bulb burnt out prematurely. The front park assist sensor will beep continuously when wet. Dealer washed the car and sprayed the sensor but was unable to reproduce the problem. Car stereo showed NO SAT RADIO message. Radio software has been upgraded it hasn't shown since. The car experiences throttle hesitation. There has been a TSB issued for repair, however even after the re-flash of the ECU the problem still presists. |
| Jan | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | Passenger side rear bass speaker was not working. Computer registered the fault at mile 254 on 06/20/06. I did not take delivery of the car until 9/30/06 so this fault has always been present. Dealer ordered replacement part then replaced faulty speaker. Driver front window was not rolling all the way down and the auto up feature would work only intermittenly. Dealer acknoweldged that the error code was recorded however they could not reproduce the problem. They seem to have lubricated the window rails as The headlight connector pulled itself loose from the headlight assembly causing the front passenger headlight to go out again. This time I explained to the dealer that there is a TSB for this issue and it is not a faulty bulb but a loose connection. Deale |
| Feb | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | My car had the infamous hesitation from a rolling stop. Finally VW has resolved the issue and issued a TSB to have it re-flashed. The vehicle seems to be fine and drives better with the latest software. My stereo had the sudden bass syndrome. This problem has allegedly been resolved with the latest software update. We shall see, so far so good. |
| Mar | 2008 | 18000 | 0 | The electrical emergency brake switch finally went completely broke. The car was stuck in my driveway and had to be towed. Dealer replaced the switch and everything has been fine since then. |
| Jan | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Driver side headlight was inoperable. This is the 3rd time it happened. It has to do with the Adaptive Light System motor loosening the connector, there is a TSB out for it. Hopefully it's fixed for good this time. |
| Sep | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Electronic Steering Lock was inoperable. Locked car down twice. Managed to drive it to dealership, dealer replaced faulty lock and electric module. Rear LED tail light had two LEDs not working. Replaced whole assembly with new one. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 31620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 34740 | 46 | reconnect loosened turbo boost hose. Would have been covered under warrantee but went to local GURU to avoid the hassle. |
| Jul | 2009 | 47120 | 500 | ceramic glow plug defect. Self diagnose and paid out of pocket. VW recall notice issued in August. Seeking for reimbursement. |
| Sep | 2009 | 48360 | 0 | Factory engineered defect in chain driven balance shaft/oil pump module. Noise and vibrations increase. Replaced with factory gear drive part under warranty. I feel for those w/o warranty = $3000 USD repair. VWoA not officially awknowledging the issue |
| Oct | 2010 | 60740 | 350 | Drivers door lock module failed requiring replacement |
| Nov | 2010 | 61380 | 900 | Replaced drivers door lock module. Independent shop performed Water Ingress preventative TSB. Leaking window washer fluid pump. Self diagnosed, ordered and repaired part myself. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Roof trim would not stay in place, dlr replaced trim pcs, OK for now. This is the second time these were replaced, first was upon vehicle delivery. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 550 | A/C switch only worked sometimes. |
| Apr | 2011 | 82000 | 1200 | 80k service with timing belt and water pump change. |
| Jun | 2011 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 42000 | 0 | carbon in the engine, was fixed previously by the dealer |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 65000 | 360 | Check engine light was on. Reflash eliminated problem. |
| Jun | 2009 | 81000 | 0 | The turbo-lifter, oil pan and coolant tank caught fire. Estimate cost to fix? $10,500 |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 74000 | 185 | code P2096 comes on constantly. Dealer never acknowledge cat under warranty. Had flex pipe repaired and told right side converter needs to be replaced. The dealer wants $ 1000. each, on ebay the pair is $499.99. |
| Feb | 2011 | 78000 | 439 | Catalytic converter covered under 80K rule but dealer would not honor warranty. They wanted a $1000 for each cat plus 325.00 each to install. Ordered cats from company in Canada for $239.00 each and $200.00 to install. MIL light gone. |
| Sep | 2011 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 29760 | 4 | Plastic pin that holds glass to RR window regulator failed, I purchased pin at dealer and replaced it myself using information available on the internet for this common VW Passat window problem. |
| Sep | 2009 | 36580 | 46 | Engine temperature sensor failed, no drivability issues, but temp gauge on dash was showing erratic readings. Apparently a common problem, replaced old sensor myself in approximately 1 hour. |
| Jun | 2010 | 44640 | 550 | Timing belt, waterpump, thermostat, TB tensioner, air filter, oil & filter, accessory drive belts. All work done by myself as regular maintenance event. Original equipment all 6 years old, and OEM waterpump showed cracks on inspection. |
| Jul | 2010 | 45880 | 0 | CEL came on, mechanic found 2 minor codes that showed intermittant and very minor leaks in EVAP system. Codes cleared, no drivability problems and CEL has not come back on. |
| Nov | 2010 | 48980 | 352 | Passenger side CV Joint boot failed, had both the passenger and driver side replaced at my mechanic. |
| Jun | 2012 | 61380 | 530 | Diverter valve, engine speed sensor and solinoid related to turbocharger needed replacement to clear EPC light on dashboard. |
| Jan | 2013 | 65720 | 25 | Windshield washer pump leaking. Replace pump and rubber grommet to resevoir. Easy DIY job. |
| Feb | 2013 | 66920 | 40 | Coolant expansion tank - sensor within that reports on fluid level in tank was failing & sending error message to driver. Not leaking. Replaced expansion tank myself, no other issues. |
| Mar | 2013 | 68200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Fuel pump replaced (warranty repair) | |
| Feb | 2008 | 97 | Fuel (EVAP) system valve replaced | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Warranty pollen filter / sunroof service | |
| Sep | 2009 | 24 | Coil pack (ignition coil) replacement | |
| Nov | 2009 | 51500 | 16 | Belly pan mounting hardware replacement |
| Jan | 2010 | 53000 | 10 | Right front halogen headlight bulb. |
| Feb | 2010 | 53000 | 270 | Oil leak, valve cover gasket and cam chain tensioner seals. Very minor water intrusion at rear liftgate seal resulted in jam of release mechanism, malfunction of license plate light. Replaced release mechanism and light. |
| Mar | 2010 | 54000 | 5 | Oil cooler gasket replaced (very low cost preventative maintenance) during routine oil change. Not a formally recommended service and usual failure rate is very low, but potentially catastrophic in older cars. |
| Apr | 2010 | 55000 | 90 | Replacement of PCV system (crankcase breather) components. By reputation, clogging often associated with valve cover gasket oil leaks. In acceptable condition, but access very difficult so installed new anyway. |
| Jul | 2010 | 58000 | 120 | CV joint boot completely separated into two parts without obvious road hazard damage. Routine replacement. |
| Nov | 2010 | 60500 | 13 | Left low beam (daytime running light) headlight bulb replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 63700 | 1400 | Timing belt replacement as preventative maintenance, including all associated hardware (new tensioners, water pump, cam seals, accessory belt, oil/coolant). |
| Oct | 2011 | 66000 | 25 | Recurrence of a minor wagon problem: a roof trim strip slowly detaches, will fall off if not repaired. Factory manual recommends 3M windshield sealant to reattach. Now looks OK (very slightly crinkled), holding well one month after. |
| Apr | 2012 | 69000 | 299 | CV joint boot split, replaced without incident. Initial shop diagnosis of water leak incorrect (thought it was partly blocked sunroof drains), but a reasonable mistake on their part. When leak continued, I replaced seal material surrounding pollen filter myself, which solved problem. When leak continued, I replaced seal material surrounding pollen filter myself, which solved problem. |
| Jun | 2012 | 71000 | 30 | New leakage despite previous service: all FOUR door panel seals were degraded (common in 1998-2005 Passats). Instead of $800 to replace panels, I removed, cleaned and resealed them with silicone caulk. Problem now finally solved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 101000 | 150 | Water pump impellor shaft broke - new water pump just replaced with timing belt a week before. |
| Mar | 2010 | 117000 | 150 | Serpentine belt tensioner worn out - causing power steering chirp. |
| Sep | 2010 | 126000 | 100 | Driver's side out CV joint worn, boot torn. Rebuilt axle with new joint/boot. Engine stumbling, check engine light and "emission workshop!" warning due to faulty mass airflow sensor reading. Removed, cleaned, and reinstalled sensor. |
| Dec | 2010 | 130000 | 25 | Driver's side mirror glass separated from mirror. Replaced with aftermarket adhesive-backed mirror glass replacement. |
| Apr | 2012 | 136000 | 1000 | Failure of hydraulic lifter & worn camshaft. |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 78000 | 0 | replace rear pads and rotors for the first since the car was new |
| Mar | 2012 | 80000 | 2000 | replaced timing belt and water pump, replaced valve cover gaskets and cam tensioner seals. replaced 2 engine mounts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | Pin holding left rear window to regulator came out so that window would not go down even though the regulator was working. It was replaced at no charge but has since happened again. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | rear brake light switch stuck causing lights to stay on |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 46000 | 500 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2005 | 0 | Drivers side headlight replaced after burning out. | |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Drivers-side seatbelt re-tract replaced. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Ash tray damper replaced. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 52000 | 0 | Defective ashtray dampener. |
| Aug | 2008 | 58000 | 800 | Replaced bad CV boot and re-lube. |
| Dec | 2009 | 73000 | 100 | Some kind of plate was loose under the car which caused a rattle. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 74000 | 0 | Driver's side heated seat heating element recall Passenger's side heated seat switch recall |
| Nov | 2008 | 85000 | 65 | Trunk lock actuator motor was intermittently seizing and overdrawing electrical current, which then sometimes blew the comfort-functions fuse killing interior lights and windows. Replaced actuator with new part from dealer as well as the fuse. |
| Feb | 2009 | 87000 | 85 | Fan clutch bracket(accessory driven pulley and mounting bracket) replaced due to bearing noise. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | recall M7-12 replace fuel pump | |
| Jan | 2007 | 31700 | 0 | No repairs, rr door trim replaced on warranty at month no.2 |
| May | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | "MIL" light on for 200 mile trip back to dealer. No mileage or performance degradation. Dealer says fuel pump relay coded and replaced. |
| May | 2008 | 41000 | 140 | CV joint boot failed, after hours of argument and research dealer agrees repair is covered by extended warranty purchased with the new car. Poor business practice at dealer. |
| Jun | 2009 | 49000 | 50 | right front outer CV boot replaced. Alot of different style VW Passat cv joints; options to get correct part: auto or manual, 4 or 6 cyl engine, fwd or awd, model year, vin #(production month/year). |
| Jan | 2011 | 60000 | 485 | solid check engine engine light. code was cooling system and sensor. R&R thermostat and sensor, add coolant. Dealer great but awful expensive. |
| Oct | 2012 | 76000 | 160 | I thought coolant leak (very slight a pint every month) was from head gasket. Shop could have charged $2000 but this honest shop found flange corroded on rear of head. My go to shop and I provide free advertising for him. |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 51000 | 0 | Roof rain gutter rails, or whatever they are called, have had history of not staying in track at the back of the station wagon. Brand new rails put in at one time. Dealer tried to glue them down. Didn't work |
| Jul | 2007 | 52000 | 434 | Wire to memory seat buttons had gotten crimped and you had to hold the button while seat adjusted rather than push and release the button. Door lock sensor was bad so remote would lock all doors at one time, unlock drivers door, unlock rear hatch, but would not unlock all four doors and hatch at one time. Also caused warning bell to not sound when opening door with headlights still on. |
| Mar | 2009 | 61000 | 329 | Rain-sensing wipers run double time even when driving 5-10 miles an hour in light mist. Dealer first thought was a wire problem, then thought was speed switch on wiper lever, and now wants to see car again to try to figure out source of problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 48000 | 1100 | This was the 2nd of two trips to the dealer for a flashing Engine light that would come on intermittently. Car would also shudder and lose power a few seconds when the light was on. It would always go off after a few seconds and drive normally. This time, |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 80000 | 120 | Fuel system coolant temperature sensor G62 was out of spec and needed to be replaced. It was accurately diagnosed by a DTC stored in the engine controller memory. |
| Mar | 2008 | 90000 | 493 | Exhaust down pipe (between cat. and front muffler) was rusted out and leaking exhaust. The vehicle was very loud. |
| Jun | 2008 | 93000 | 95 | Brake pads and rotors were worn, needed replacement. This was the first replacement of the front pads and rotors, which lasted 92,000 miles! |
| Jan | 2009 | 101000 | 795 | Alternator replacement. |
| Apr | 2009 | 103000 | 1000 | Shop replaced timing belt and tensioner, water pump, accessory belts, and front cam and crank shaft seals. This was all manufactuer-recommended preventative maintenance. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | First odometer entry | ||
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | replaced heater in front passenger seat. This was a recall item and so was for no cost. | |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Tensioner spring that assists in raising the driver seat broke. It was covered under warranty and repaired by the dealer. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 59700 | 200 | Right outer CV joint went bad. Probably because outer boot failed. Replaced entire right axle assemble and left outer boot. I did the work myself. Left boot was also splitting as so was replaced. |
| Aug | 2008 | 69000 | 400 | 2 of 4 ignition cables were in bad shape. One had failed, leaving engine running on 3 cylinders. |
| Jan | 2009 | 73000 | 170 | Driver's side axle CV joint worn out. Entire axle was replaced. The hood strut simply gave out and wouldn't hold the hood up any more. Replacement was simple. |
| Feb | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 97000 | 300 | Timming belt replacement |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 124000 | 150 | I took my car in to fix my window that was messed up on my front drivers door |
| Dec | 2010 | 129000 | 227 | heater core flashed and vacuum tube replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 58000 | 370 | Drivers side CV boot was torn. Had to have the entire drivers side axle replaced. |
| Aug | 2008 | 60000 | 235 | Vehicle would stall while driving....sometime would not start on the first two to three attempts. Problem was a "Speed Sensor" that needed to be replaced. Successful outcome of repair. |
| Feb | 2009 | 64000 | 350 | Needed to have front rotors and pads replaced. Original parts lasted almost 7 years and 64K miles so I can't complain! Price above include price i paid for parts (I bought online) and what mechanic charged to install. |
| Jun | 2009 | 65000 | 350 | passenger side CV joint boot was torn. axle was clicking when taking turn. Had the entire passenger side axle replaced with a new one. |
| Feb | 2010 | 68000 | 68 | Kept hearing a scraping noise from the drivers side rear wheel. Turns out there was a "lip" on the rotor that my mechanic "shaved down". Seems to be OK now. |
| Dec | 2010 | 74000 | 0 | Check engine light, engine felt like it was misfiring. Coil packs were bad...there was an open recall/TSB for them and the dealership replaced them. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Barbados | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 58280 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 62620 | 330 | Noise from worn control arm bushing Right rear passenger internal grab handle broke, door had to closed from outside. |
| Sep | 2011 | 63240 | 150 | CV joint boot replacement |
| Mar | 2012 | 64480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2003 | 0 | Replace 3 ignition coils, failed, under warranty, Prior to recall | |
| Jul | 2004 | 80 | Diagnose door remotes, no longer working. Dealer failed to repair. | |
| Dec | 2004 | 368 | Replace door latch assy | |
| Sep | 2005 | 1660 | Replace Cam Chain Adjuster, Cam Seals, Timing Belt and Adjusters | |
| Dec | 2006 | 197000 | 800 | Driver door window regulator failed. Gaskets replaced because of leaks. |
| Sep | 2007 | 223000 | 600 | Alternator failure. "Alternator Workshop" message on dash and Battery light on. Battery went dead before able to get to dealer (75 miles at night), so had to tow($125) |
| Mar | 2008 | 239000 | 175 | Temperature gauge reading erratic. Replaced ETC sensor. |
| May | 2008 | 239000 | 0 | It was going to need a catalytic converter in order to pass the inspection, along with a timing belt and tune up. I felt that the financial cost was too high (about the value of the car) to pursue the repairs. |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 48000 | 650 | Rear pads & rotors and front pads |
| Feb | 2007 | 48000 | 125 | All warning lights came on including stop engine after driving over 325 miles in extremely cold temperatures. Vehicle would not accelerate but rpms went up while depressing accelerator. |
| Jun | 2008 | 59000 | 0 | Left low bean headlight bulb replaced. |
| May | 2009 | 72000 | 60 | All warning lights came on simultaneously. STOP ENGINE/low oil pressure. Stopped engine/retarted/ Loud clunk/then all lights reappeared/tach fluctuation/drove to shop.Reset all mods per computer analysis/Car runs poorly with airbag default light on |
| Jul | 2009 | 73000 | 288 | Air bag default warning came on, engine lost acceleration, all warning lights came on. Restarted engine, drove to shop with default light on and uneven acceleration. They reset the computer and the airbag default light went out. After unlocking the door and getting in, you must quickly start the engine or door will automatically lock and the theft alarm may sound until you turn the key. The door does not know it has been unlocked, opened and closed! For now we're living with it. |
| Jun | 2011 | 85000 | 115 | Stabilizer bar bolt worn out. Was replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 93000 | 600 | The Passat went in for service to have one oxygen sensor replaced and it also needed the temp sensor for the computer replaced in order to clear the check engine light. |
| Aug | 2012 | 99300 | 115 | tighten left front wheel - adjusted sway bar brackets |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 98000 | 220 | 3 vacuum hoses needed to be replaced |
| Dec | 2006 | 98000 | 1000 | brought car in for driver's window which stopped working and a **stop brake indicator light that came on when making right turns; technician determined that rotors and pads were worn and needed replacement |
| Jan | 2007 | 101000 | 388 | replaced valve cover gasket as the engine had an oil leak |
| May | 2007 | 107000 | 720 | oil leak, replaced several gaskets |
| Jun | 2007 | 108000 | 350 | persistent oil leak on engine |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 78000 | 2133 | Replaced CV Boots; also timing belt Under certain driving conditions the automatic trransmission will "bang" down into a lower gear vs shifting down. |
| Mar | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 82000 | 650 | Timing belt, water pump and related components. This was not an "emergency repair". It was a planned maintenance since I keep cars for a long time. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 65000 | 500 | evaporator plugged and draining into passenger floor board. Design flaw..drain tube hard to get to and subjected to too much heat from manifold. Second occurance in two years. Mechanic not sure if problem is permenantly fixed. Also found damaged CV boot |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 151000 | 0 | chk engnx lght. trnxs. mssn. slppge. ongng. problem. for yrs. alwys diagnosed as tranny prblem not sure car runs fine after warms up |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 141000 | 1600 | throttle body and fuel injector failure |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 41000 | 235 | Pads needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2007 | 45000 | 125 | CV boot was cracked and needed replacement |
| Nov | 2008 | 51000 | 350 | Both CV boots this time. |
| May | 2009 | 57000 | 950 | Replaced right motor mount Replaced thermostat, temp sensor and coolant jug. Replaced rear break pads. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 76000 | 900 | In for routine oil/filter/lube, tire rotation. Check engine light on. Needed new O2 sensor. Replace rear brake pads/rotors. Cam seals leaking, water pump leaking. |
| Apr | 2009 | 111000 | 750 | replace timing belt |
| Nov | 2009 | 116000 | 380 | Replaced oxygen sensor and vacuum hose |
| Dec | 2009 | 118000 | 80 | Brake pad sensor light came on. Inspection revealed damage to wire connected to sensor. Repaired wire, brake pads did not have excessive wear. |
| Jan | 2010 | 119000 | 575 | Cam seal adjusters leaking oil. Dripping on manifold and creating burning smell. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 70000 | 350 | Check engine light came on, electrical short needed to be repaired. The belly pan underneath the car broke loose and had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 98000 | 100 | Engine flood relating to a bad coolant temp sensor in extremely cold (-10 to -20F) conditions. Also diagnosed a rather significant oil leak (~4qts per 5k mi), however, that will not be rectified until March due to time and money. Diagnosed an oil leak (from cam chain and valve cover gaskets). Will be fixed in March |
| Mar | 2007 | 100000 | 500 | Valve and cam gaskets |
| Apr | 2007 | 105000 | 700 | Water pump (not the orginal part, but an OEM replacement) bearing was going out. You may see a bunch of these as the OEM "new" replacement waterpumps are refubs. |
| Oct | 2007 | 117000 | 25 | Airbag light went on. Cleared and did not return. $25 for code clear Problem with bank 1 cat warmup, either O2s or cat. Will still pass emissions with some "love." Likely cause by an engine flood in January. |
| Nov | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 105000 | 950 | Replaced timing belt |
| Aug | 2010 | 132500 | 250 | Replaced 2 ignition coils |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 41000 | 5 | There are 4 3.5mm cloth-over-rubber vacuum lines on the 1.8T engine. So far, two of mine have ruptured where they are forced to make sharp bends, and I have replaced them, plus a third, with high temperature silicone, for what should be a lifetime fix. |
| Jul | 2010 | 48000 | 50 | PCV system -- pressure regulator, valves, and suction pump, to fix oil leak. |
| Apr | 2011 | 51300 | 30 | coilpack (one went bad, replaced all 4 @ $22 ea.) |
| Jun | 2011 | 52000 | 20 | Replaced fourth of four OEM 3.5mm vacuum hoses. (Intake manifold to diverter valve control port.) |
| Nov | 2011 | 52000 | 113 | Replaced O2 sensor |
| Jan | 2012 | 52300 | 300 | timing belt + H2O pump replacement -- PM |
| Sep | 2012 | 54000 | 110 | Replaced Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. |
| Apr | 2013 | 55000 | 25 | ECU relay intermittent -- replaced |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Air conditioner intermittently not blowing cold air After ordering the part, they were unable to replicate the issue. No work done. |
| May | 2009 | 38000 | 450 | CV shaft needed to be replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 78000 | 575 | CEL for MAF - replaced buy independant shop. Upper control arms, front right side. |
| Oct | 2008 | 79000 | 554 | Breather tubes replaced/CEL now stays off. New rear shocks. |
| Mar | 2009 | 83000 | 1470 | Tie rod ends replaces, front lower right control arms replaced. ABS module replaced. |
| Jan | 2010 | 89000 | 0 | Ignition coil went bad again |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 70000 | 800 | Gurgling sound behind the dash, then received "stop engine" warning and had a near-empty radiator. Dealer was unable to replicate. Occurred twice more before VW figured it out, replaced the radiator. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 135000 | 2150 | Oil pressure light came on while driving. Pulled off the road, the light went out. Did this 3 times. 3rd time, display said 'STOP!'. Called tow truck totake to dealer. They replaced the oil pump and pressure switch. Also, while there, changed trans fluid |
| May | 2008 | 158000 | 10 | SAIP hose had broken and was giving an Emmissions Workshop warning. |
| Aug | 2008 | 161000 | 500 | Passenger side front wheel bearing was replaced. It had been howling for a few months, but was getting worse in the last few days. ABS Module error. Removed module and sent out for repair. Will install in September. |
| Jul | 2009 | 180000 | 220 | Blower quit working for A/C, took to the shop, was diagnosed as faulty fan switch. Ordered parts, took back to shop for installation. |
| Jan | 2011 | 205700 | 135 | exhaust pipe needed replacing. front end needed alignment. Air hose from metal pipe on turbo side was broken. Replaced part, all systems OK. |
| Jun | 2011 | 212000 | 140 | Passenger side front window regulator failed. Replaced item. 1 day. |
| Dec | 2011 | 220000 | 28 | replaced hood spring |
| Jun | 2012 | 228000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 106640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 107880 | 200 | Failed emission control evap. system purge valve |
| May | 2007 | 110980 | 1327 | Exhaust system: flexible joints between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter had failed. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced due to excessive wear. Fronts still OK. 2.8 V6 camshaft adjuster seal leaking on right cylinder bank and dripping oil on exhaust manifold. Bad seal replaced. |
| Nov | 2007 | 117180 | 1400 | Blown engine valley pan gasket and camshaft tensioner seal due to clogged PCV hose. Both front sway bar links worn out -- replaced. Front brake flexible lines out to wheels were cracked -- replaced. |
| Jan | 2009 | 126480 | 900 | ABS electronic control unit failed and was replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 130200 | 50 | Cracked plastic engine coolant tank successfully replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 146500 | 2500 | Seized left rear brake caliper and parking brake cable. Both rear calipers and parking brake cables replaced. Leaking camshaft adjuster seal and valve cover gaskets causing oil contamination of engine external components and burnt oil fumes entering the cabin. Replaced camshaft adjuster seal and valve cover gaskets. |
| Mar | 2012 | 161820 | 550 | Failed secondary air injection pump was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 177320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 85560 | 648 | Secondary Air Pump inoperative - Replaced Replaced Right Windshield Washer Spray Jet |
| Mar | 2007 | 85560 | 925 | Secondary Air Injection Pump not working - replaced Replaced Catalytic Converter Replaced Air Mass Meter |
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 42000 | 180 | Coolant temperature guage was intermitently failing to indicate temperature. This became more frequent and the dashboard guage would fail to provide any indication of coolant temperature. Mechanic diagnosed problem and indicated coolant temperature senso |
| May | 2007 | 45000 | 125 | Check engine malfunction light started coming on 30 seconds after car was started. This would occur everytime car was started. |
| Sep | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 88000 | 750 | ABS System failure |
| Apr | 2008 | 106000 | 1000 | Check engine light on. |
| May | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 149000 | 170 | ABS sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks Air bag sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks |
| Oct | 2007 | 158000 | 100 | oil pressure sensor broke and was leaking oil. |
| Apr | 2008 | 164000 | 450 | Needed new pads a rotors. |
| Aug | 2008 | 168000 | 940 | Rocker Arm Broke off |
| Dec | 2008 | 169000 | 60 | Part of the exhaust system rusted off. |
| Aug | 2009 | 177000 | 110 | Flex pipe rusted in exhaust. |
| Oct | 2009 | 178000 | 0 | Airbag light on becuase one of the wires in the system for the drivers side airbag read a high level of resistance; lived with until sold car. The ABS sometimes would randomly fire and then turn off for the rest of the trip, bad sensor; lived with until sold car. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 120000 | 140 | Mass Air Flow Sensor failure. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 157000 | 450 | Engine control module failed... stopped firing #2 cylinder. Sometimes no power. The turbocharger is failing. |
| Oct | 2007 | 160000 | 0 | The Turbo-charger had seized and there was an engine misfire problem making it no longer drivable. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 82000 | 0 | Automatic transmission hesitating during upshift and banging into gear during downshift. Automatic transmission replaced under 10yr/100K warranty. Tech found transmission fluid burnt and black. |
| Sep | 2007 | 87000 | 0 | Right and left valve cover gaskets leaking oil. Repaired under 10yr/100k powertrain warranty. |
| Oct | 2007 | 87000 | 0 | Remanufactorered transmission found bad. Ordered another transmission Installed new transmission Right CV Boot wide open, throwing grease, Left CV Boot cracked. Replaced both CV Boots. |
| Jun | 2009 | 99000 | 700 | Felt clunking in front end. Tech found upper left control arm worn. Ordered parts. While diagnosing problem 1, tech found front sway bar bushings worn, not holding sway bar. Ordered parts. Installed new control arm. Installed new sway bar bushings. |
| Dec | 2009 | 101000 | 300 | Engine would turn over but not start. After many attempts, engine started. Drove to mechanic. Found bad ignition switch. Switch replaced. |
| Nov | 2010 | 105000 | 235 | ABS warning light on with audible alarm, brake light/oil pressure light flashing, braking characteristics different. Numerous reports of same problem on VWVortex pointing to Electronic Brake Control Module. Removed module, sent for rebuild. Electronic Brake Control Module was recieved after rebuild and installed. Repair successful! |
| Oct | 2011 | 109300 | 1205 | Engine oil leak. Tech found both valve cover gaskets leaking and camshaft adjuster seals leaking. Ordered parts. Felt ball joint clunking from front suspension. Tech found passenger side upper control arm worn. Ordered parts. Parts installed Parts replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 114000 | 1550 | Car running cold. Suspected a failed thermostat in open position. Tech confirmed bad thermostat. Replaced thermostat. Front suspension made clunking noise going over bumps. Tech found tie rods worn. Replaced tie rods and did 4 wheel alignment. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | 942 | Oil leaking from PVC breather hose. Tech found breather hose clogged. Replaced 2 PVC breather hoses, PVC suction pump, PVC check valve, PVC gasket and about 9 feet of brittle vacuum lines. On previous visit, tech noticed engine motor mount worn/ leaking hydraulic fluid. Replaced motor mounts. |
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