

Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (6%)
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (22%)
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Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 200763000 miUS $1000 | Replace ABS controller. Technically this is the Brakes system, but I believe it is a computer or computer service. |
Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
Oct 2011178000 miUS $3400 | Pump in trans went and blew seal, along with computer. That's what they told me. |
Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 2008112000 mi | Worn bushings in motor mounts |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
Feb 2007135000 miUS $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 2008158000 miUS $10 | SAIP hose had broken and was giving an Emmissions Workshop warning. | ||
Aug 2008161000 miUS $200 | 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 2009180000 miUS $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 2011US $40 | exhaust pipe needed replacing. front end needed alignment. Air hose from metal pipe on turbo side was broken. Replaced part, all systems OK. | ||
Jun 2011212000 miUS $140 | Passenger side front window regulator failed. Replaced item. 1 day. | ||
Dec 2011220000 miUS $28 | replaced hood spring |
Volkswagen Passat in Nigeria Sep 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
Oct 2013153140 mi$5000 | BRAKE, BEARING AND ELECTRICAL FAULTS |
Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2013 | |||
Feb 2013214000 miUS $550 | Rebuilt the steering rack Replaced all control arms |
Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
Oct 200775000 miUS $1000 | Exhaust, vacuum hoses | ||
Jan 2011US $1000 | ECU failure, but car had been "chipped" many years ago. Sold car to shop after excessive cost of new ECU considered |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
Mar 2009104000 miUS $1200 | CV joint; Front suspension arm. | ||
Mar 2010108000 miUS $1000 | Oil leaks were beginning to increase -- so replaced top engine oil seal gasket and oil pan gasket. Also replaced a ruptured breather tube and the cam adjuster seal. Hood release latch was also found to be worn and was replaced. |
Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - May 2015 | |||
Jul 2013100300 mi | CV boot |
Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain Sep 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 200775500 mi£150 | Air Mass Flow meter replaced, car was jerky to drive, not smooth at all. | ||
May 200882500 mi£200 | LH CV joint whining | ||
May 200986000 mi£160 | Headlamp adjuster seized, replaced whole headlamp | ||
Aug 200987000 mi£330 | The electric fan attached to radiator that runs when A/C is ON was vibrating badly | ||
Mar 201090000 mi£620 | Sump dropped, cleaned out sludge, new oil pump. Cam-cover removed and de-carboned/desludged around cams. | ||
May 201092000 mi£330 | Rear brake caliper seized ON, decided to get new calipers, pipes, cables, discs for rear. Exhaust flexible connector after catalytic converter had split | ||
Apr 201198300 mi£140 | Lambda sensor (O2 sensor) reading high. Sensor replaced. Coolant sensor reading high. Sensor replaced | ||
Sep 2011102300 mi£345 | front brake hoses cracking - replaced CV Boot cracking. Had been replaced with CV joint 3 years ago, but was a non-manufacturer part - didn't last. 2 suspension joints replaced £250 CV boot splitting Suspension joints were worn | ||
Feb 2013119700 mi£20 | Would not start at home, would have required a tow or getting to a shop to buy new spark plugs. Spark plugs replaced. Turbo by-pass hose. Small dia. hose going from inlet manifold sensor to air-bypass near turbo. Might be EGR. The hose had uncoupled itself, the ends were split, not able to reinstall, hose rubber degraded. Near-side headlamp unit replaced. Lens was becoming clouded due to plastic lens degradation after 13 years. Coolant thermostat had failed, planned to replace anyway at 120,000 mile major service. It was only after it was replaced that I realised how bad it was, particularly overcooling going down hills with fuel injection cut-out on over-run. | ||
Aug 2013125300 mi£320 | Undertray vibrating badly, sounded like a wheel bearing had gone Coolant leak from water-oil heat exchanger on top of oil filter. Heat exchanger replaced | ||
Jan 2014120500 mi£26 | Indicators stopped flashing. Replaced Hazard warning switch, which contains the indicator relay. | ||
May 2014134100 mi£250 | Three outer window seals (window-door aperture seals where the window slides down into the door). These were rusted - bubbled up with rust and the driver's door seal in particular was bad/leaking. Both a water sealing and a cosmetic issue. | ||
Aug 2014135900 mi | One cell of the battery died. Battery replaced. Battery had 5 year warranty, only 2 years of use, so replaced under warranty. | ||
Jun 2015142000 mi£183 | LPG ECU alarm sounded with single instantaneous misfire. 100s of miles between events. Changed spark plugs fuel pump relay LPG pressure sensor NO CODES. Finally changed Ignition Switch as blower speed went up on one misfire. Not fixed, must be ECU itself. Offside outer CV boot split |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
May 2012115300 miUS $66 | Coolant reserve tank replaced. | ||
Feb 2013119700 miUS $333 | replace belt tensioner | ||
Jul 2013123300 miUS $440 | remote coolant hoses replaced | ||
Apr 2014130500 miUS $1200 | ABS Control unit replaced. NJ re-inspection. |
Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Dec 2006 - Jul 2016 | |||
Jan 2007107880 miC $200 | Failed emission control evap. system purge valve | ||
May 2007110980 miC $1327 | Exhaust system: flexible joints between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter had failed. 2.8 V6 camshaft adjuster seal leaking on right cylinder bank and dripping oil on exhaust manifold. Bad seal replaced. | ||
Nov 2007117180 miC $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 2009126480 miC $900 | ABS electronic control unit failed and was replaced. | ||
Jun 2009130200 miC $50 | Cracked plastic engine coolant tank successfully replaced. | ||
Oct 2010146100 miC $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 2012161820 miC $550 | Failed secondary air injection pump was replaced. | ||
May 2013178420 miC $250 | ECU was reprogrammed to prevent spurious catalytic converter fault codes. | ||
Dec 2013181660 miC $135 | Replaced failed cooling system thermostat. Crankshaft front oil seal failed, causing catastrophic loss of oil. Accessory belt tensioner bearing noise was excessive. Imminent failure expected. Turn signal assembly retention clip broke, causing turn signal assembly to fall out. Replaced turn signal assembly. Gas-filled strut to hold hood open failed in cold weather. Replaced the strut. | ||
May 2014183520 miC $1200 | Upon attempting wheel alignment, all front control arm bushings and tie rod ends were found to be worn out. All control arms, tie rod ends and stabilizer links replaced. | ||
Jun 2014183520 miC $705 | Rear axle bushings worn out, making alignment impossible. Replaced rear axle lower bushings and did four-wheel alignment. | ||
Jul 2014184020 miC $685 | Exhaust manifold flex joints were broken. Both flex joints replaced. Front motor mount broke. Motor mount replaced. | ||
Jun 2015192820 miC $530 | Failed oxygen sensor | ||
Jul 2015193440 miC $482 | Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. | ||
Sep 2015194680 miC $305 | Leaking differential seal replaced. | ||
Dec 2015196540 mi | Flushed cooling system to restore cabin heat. Replaced right camshaft adjuster seal. Replaced camshaft oil seal. First one was defective. | ||
Jan 2016184460 miC $792 | Replaced all PCV components due to plugged PCV valves and aging hoses. |
Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
Aug 2010127500 miUS $300 | viscous fan clutch was replaced | ||
Dec 2010130000 miUS $115 | Brake Fault - ABS failure. I used VwVortex as source for ordering a re-built AB electronic module. Will install tonight. Update results on the next survey After installing ABS, I took it to be programmed to my local indie shop. They claim they programmed it successfully yet the fault lights and indicators all remain as before. The indie shop reports an error 65535 with J217 code | ||
Jan 2011 | ABS repaired successfully after replacement ordered. My beef is that BBA-REMAN sent me a defective part which i paid $115 to an indie shop to program. So i'm out the $115 with no help or acknowledgement of their failure by BBA-REMAN pissed | ||
Apr 2011131000 miUS $300 | Flex joint gave way. sent out for weld in new flex. Came back fixed, but 1 week after CEL. Going back to replace an O2 sensor. | ||
May 2011131000 miUS $450 | Original problem of EMISSIONS WORKSHOP CEL discovered in Feb. Re-cap - flex joint, then O2 sensor, but still no fix. Finally gave it the entire CAT and pipe and so far no CEL after a week which appeared to be the previous limit. Caut. optim | ||
Mar 2012135000 miUS $400 | Replaced Cam chain tensioner gaskets, and valve cover gaskets | ||
Jun 2013141000 miUS $150 | upstream oxygen sensor. Replaced it with a Bosch from auto parts store secondary air insufficient flow codes thrown with CEL. It took 5.5 hours to troubleshoot it to the relay, then .5 hours to replace and put it all back together again | ||
Sep 2014145000 miUS $800 | 3 motor mounts |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
Jan 2010127720 miC $145 | Update to turn off sensitive Cat code Brake warning light flashing. ABS light on. Scan showed intermitant problem between ABS contoler and dash connections. | ||
Dec 2010127720 miC $180 | Check engine light. Scan codes. Sensor 2 Bank 2. Replaced sensor. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
Sep 2012106000 mi | The clips that hold the rear passenger window in place recently broke. Took to dealer to repair. Part (not in stock) is over $400. Still deciding whether to repair or not. It is the first non-covered problem I've had with this car |
Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jul 2009 - May 2012 | |||
Aug 2009138880 miC $3125 | springs replaced transmission synchros replaced | ||
Dec 2009143220 miC $1500 | Parking brake failed on hill. Shaking and rattling in engine compartment. Main engine mount replaced. Rough ride. Shocks and springs replaced. | ||
Apr 2010147560 miC $1200 | CV joints replaced. | ||
Sep 2011155620 miC $3000 | had to replace all 4 catalytic converters and entire exhaust assembly | ||
Dec 2011160580 miC $380 | Wiper motor had to be replaced. |
Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
Feb 2011164000 mi | Small leak in power steering system--most likely from the couplings to the pump which was repaired about a year ago by an independent who replace the couplings vs. the entire cable that the dealer wanted to do. One CV joint was beginning to make noise on full right turns. |
Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
Dec 2011108000 miUS $620 | Oil leak. Two trips to fix leaking valve cover gaskets and rear seals. Second trip no charge. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 2010110000 miUS $693 | Clogged O Tube Mass Airflow Sensor -idling high and engine light turned on day after ac repair. |
Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
Dec 2012143000 miUS $600 | Control arms, axles, inner and outer tie rods. |
Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
Feb 2015181300 miUS $120 | Intermittent starting up and not starting. The mechanic thought that it was an issue with the computer relay. So we replaced it ($120). |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
May 201096000 miUS $1200 | Leaking valve gaskets. Had to be towed as the engine lights went on and smoke started coming from the hood. |
Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
Jan 2011149700 miUS $15 | headlight bulb | ||
Aug 2011151000 miUS $290 | Replaced window regulator. | ||
Mar 2012158000 miUS $30 | Replaced temperature sensor | ||
Apr 2012159000 miUS $190 | Replaced thermostat |
Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
Mar 2010165000 miUS $600 | Misfiring and CEL. iginition coils and module replaced. | ||
Jun 2011177000 miUS $300 | Upper downpipe Exhaust rotted out. |
Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Apr 2009 - Feb 2013 | |||
May 2009177000 miUS $200 | Upper Control arms replaced. | ||
Jul 2009179000 miUS $4 | Evap Purge valve clogged. Cleaned with Carb Cleaner, issue resolved. | ||
Mar 2010189200 miUS $300 | Alternator & Battery replaced Alternator & Battery replaced |
Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
Dec 2009143000 miUS $250 | Left tie rod end replaced. | ||
Jun 2010154000 miUS $950 | Tie rod replaced alignment AC Alt P/S Belts replaced |
Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2015 | |||
Jun 2008114000 miUS $150 | Replaced Mass air flow sensor (MAFS). Was giving faulty reading causing lean fuel trim and pinging. Problem fixed by replacing faulty MAFS. | ||
Feb 2009121000 miUS $177 | The Bosch ABS module developed a problem indicated by warning lights and error codes. I removed the module and sent it out to http://www.modulemaster.com for repair. Car driveable without module. Received repaired module back after 1 week and reinstalled. | ||
Aug 2009124000 miUS $320 | Tie-rod end. | ||
Jan 2011136200 miUS $250 | Replaced PCV and turbo vacuum tubing to address drivability issues. Also replaced a single failing ignition coil pack, a common problem with these cars. | ||
Mar 2011137000 miUS $400 | AC wasn't working. Repaired successfully. | ||
Apr 2012138000 miUS $1100 | New CV joint Exhaust flex pipe needed replacing A relay needed replacement | ||
Apr 2014140000 miUS $450 | Frozen caliper replaced |
Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
Oct 201381700 miUS $50 | Engine did not maintain temperature. Replaced thermostat and temperature sensor. | ||
May 201593000 miUS $400 | Replaced the oil pump to repair a low oil pressure problem due to a clogged pickup screen Replaced passenger-side upper control arms | ||
Jun 2018106000 miUS $45 | Replace the coolant flange on the rear of the 1.8T cylinder head to repair a leak | ||
May 2019112000 miUS $45 | Replace hood support strut | ||
Jul 2019112000 miUS $400 | Replace passenger side axle due to failed CV joint boots, failed attempt to replace boots Replace lower control arms both sides while replacing passenger side axle. | ||
Oct 2019113000 miUS $50 | Replace no. 1 & 2 ignition coils | ||
May 2020118000 miUS $250 | Replace brake hoses front and rear, bleed brakes Replace rear rotors, pads, and calipers, both sides | ||
Sep 2021119000 miUS $250 | Replace front rotors and pads, passenger side caliper | ||
Jun 2022122000 miUS $300 | Replaced driver's side axle due to failed CV joint boot. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
Aug 2012126000 miUS $744 | body hardware - front door - window regulator front right turn blinker popped out ABS control not responding. Needs a new one to install. Cost to fix unrepaired problems about $2,800. front-left tie-rod end needed a new part Oil leakage from the engine. |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
Sep 2011127000 miUS $516 | excessive play in front suspension. replaced suspension/steering components on both sides . | ||
Jan 2013133800 miUS $250 | replacement of leaking camshaft tensioner (right side) parasitic drain in courtesy light/comfort module circuit. drains battery in 3 days. | ||
Dec 2013155000 miUS $450 | leaky valve cover gaskets and leak camshaft seals replaced. | ||
May 2014158000 miUS $400 | car handling and ride had deteriorated. front end suspected. replaced right outer tie rod and both upper control arms. | ||
Oct 2014163500 miUS $100 | replaced left flex joint in exhaust system. | ||
Nov 2014164000 miUS $690 | waterpump pully failed. replaced pump and timing belt | ||
Apr 2015170000 mi | check engine light on |
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
Feb 201470000 miUS $200 | Sunroof and cowl drains plugged. Again. | ||
Jul 201472000 miUS $100 | Failed abs controller |
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
Sep 2007196000 miUS $500 | Rt Frt cv shaft axle replacement Bad wheel bearing discovered during road test, new one ordered New wheel bearing installed | ||
Jun 2008216000 miUS $500 | Oil breather leaking, repaired cam seals leaking. Not repaired. Too expensive. |
Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Dec 2007101000 mi | ABS module and pump need to be replaced leak in coolant system Broken dipstick receptacle leaking and defective vacuum hose |
Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2009 | |||
Oct 200859000 miUS $1400 | Clutch related. Car died. Has had clutch problems before. Manual 5 speed. | ||
Jul 200963000 miUS $600 | Starter died. |
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2007 | |||
Feb 200785560 miC $648 | Secondary Air Pump inoperative - Replaced Replaced Right Windshield Washer Spray Jet | ||
Mar 200785560 miC $797 | Secondary Air Injection Pump not working - replaced Replaced Catalytic Converter Replaced Air Mass Meter |
Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2008 | |||
Aug 200766000 miUS $100 | Multifunction display area in middle of instrument panel was faded and unreadable |
Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jul 200952000 miUS $412 | Replaced Secondary Air Injection Pump (SAIP) | ||
Aug 200952000 miUS $463 | faulty coolant temp. sensor and repinning of connector. Throttle body also cleaned and reset. Codes cleared to normal. |
6-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Sep 2009 - Feb 2010 | |||
Feb 2010233000 mi | The timing belt let go, and the engine needed a valve job. I sold it to someone more ambitious than I, and he's going to get it going again. |
6-cylinder automatic AWD
Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
Dec 200992000 miUS $3000 | Carbon build up in the engine. Unsuccessful repair, sold car. |
Volkswagen Passat in Nevada, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2007 | |||
Jan 200742000 miUS $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 200745000 miUS $125 | Check engine malfunction light started coming on 30 seconds after car was started. This would occur everytime car was started. |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Oct 2007 - Nov 2009 | |||
Nov 2007132000 mi | Replaced torn / broken front and side engine mounts. | ||
Jun 2008142000 miUS $80 | Steering rack bolts were loose. Passenger wheel had significant play. Steering rack mounting bolts were removed and retorqued with lock-tight on them. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
Volkswagen Passat in Iceland May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
Jun 2007111600 mi$500 | Rubber hose/seal on the front axle next to the wheel needed replacing. | ||
Aug 2007116560 mi$300 | Leaking radiator replaced. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
Feb 2010137000 miUS $2500 | Exhaust system rusted through. Oxygen sensor rusted through. |
Volkswagen Passat in California, United States May 2007 - May 2008 | |||
Jun 200788000 miUS $750 | ABS System failure | ||
Apr 2008106000 miUS $1000 | Check engine light on. |
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Volkswagen Passat in Brazil Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
Apr 201466960 mi$200 | Comfort Central module |