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2001 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 100 repairs.
2001 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 82 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 2014156000 miUS $1800 | Water pump and then along with the timing belt were replaced. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2007 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 200841000 miUS $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 201048000 miUS $50 | PCV system -- pressure regulator, valves, and suction pump, to fix oil leak. | ||
| Apr 201151200 miUS $30 | coilpack (one went bad, replaced all 4 @ $22 ea.) | ||
| Jun 201152000 miUS $20 | Replaced fourth of four OEM 3.5mm vacuum hoses. (Intake manifold to diverter valve control port.) | ||
| Nov 201152100 miUS $113 | Replaced forward O2 sensor Replaced O2 sensor | ||
| Sep 201254000 miUS $110 | Replaced Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. | ||
| Apr 201355000 miUS $25 | ECU relay intermittent -- replaced | ||
| Mar 201457000 miUS $60 | Oil cooler replaced. | ||
| Oct 201458200 miUS $98 | ABS control module -- removed myself, sent out for resoldering of bond wires (well-known Bosch 5.3 module problem), replaced myself. | ||
| Mar 201560000 miUS $16 | Blown fuse for security system prevented starting, as well as windows, mirrors, sunroof from operating. Required replacement of defective mirror control to prevent recurrence of fuse blow. | ||
| Apr 201866000 miUS $30 | replaced tie rod ends -- just under an hour per side | ||
| Jun 201867000 miUS $30 | replaced pressure regulating puck for crankcase / turbo | ||
| Oct 201967000 miUS $600 | leaky valve cover gasket replaced leaky coolant temperature sensor housing replaced | ||
| Jul 202270000 miUS $10 | Plastic clip in window mechanism broke (common problem). $5 part online. Secondary Air Injection Pump -- wrong airflow reported by engine control module | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $80 | Flush the heater core, so the heater works well. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 2010130300 miUS $250 | Replaced 2 ignition coils | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2010 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010103000 miUS $55 | Coilpack failure. Diagnosed myself and replaced failed part. | ||
| Jun 2011108000 miUS $357 | Crankshaft sensor replaced | ||
| Jul 2012113000 miUS $175 | ABS control module failed. Removed module, sent it out for repair. Re-installed. | ||
| Feb 2013119000 miUS $70 | Transmission failed | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Feb 2010 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jul 201095000 miUS $230 | replaced right front control arm because of bad ball joint. | ||
| Sep 201097000 miUS $730 | ABS sensor unit went kaput | ||
| Dec 2010100000 miUS $250 | right front CV joint and boot | ||
| Mar 2012109000 miUS $100 | replaced clouded front headlights with new units | ||
| Jul 2012109000 miUS $360 | replaced driver side CV boot and joint replaced hoses for air intakes | ||
| Aug 2012109000 miUS $350 | drivers door window regulator clips broke. this is a common problem replaced corroded brake hoses to comply with state inspection | ||
| Jul 2013111700 miUS $850 | replaced main fan bearing (involved removing the front bumper!) replaced motor mounts - they were leaking fluid | ||
| Mar 2015120000 miUS $270 | thermostat failed | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 2010100000 mi | replace fuel pump after car died while being driven. drains connected to moonroof plugged, leaking into vehicle when it rains | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 2013122500 miUS $1400 | Front brake lines were rotting and needed replacement | ||
| Jun 2013125000 miUS $200 | CV boot was torn Tie-rod end was worn and needed replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013128000 miUS $2200 | Replaced all suspension parts, windshield, egr | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Jan 2014132980 miC $650 | Replaced control arm | ||
| Nov 2014151900 miC $2600 | replaced heater core, no heat coming into passenger cabin. replaced cam seals. Engine was leaking oil onto the engine block causing terrible burning oil odor and fumes | ||
| Jan 2015136480 miC $550 | replaced both sides front tie rods. Drivers had to be replaced. Passenger was good for 50k more only. | ||
| Jun 2015170500 miC $1300 | replaces all pads, rotors and 3 of 4 calipers | ||
| Jan 2016158660 miC $750 | abs system | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2011108000 miUS $80 | Car would not start until tried multiple times. Then it idled hard and surged. Temperature gauge replaced. | ||
| Aug 2012121300 miUS $219 | Exhaust leak in the flex pipe | ||
| Dec 2013136000 miUS $900 | Replaced heater core | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States May 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Oct 200837000 mi | Air conditioner intermittently not blowing cold air After ordering the part, they were unable to replicate the issue. No work done. | ||
| May 200938000 miUS $450 | CV shaft needed to be replaced | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jun 2011154000 miUS $90 | Replaced 4 ignition coils | ||
| Jul 2011156000 miUS $530 | Replaced front and rear shocks | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Jul 2008 - May 2012 | |||
| Oct 2009130000 miUS $200 | Replaced worn CV boots | ||
| Dec 2009133000 miUS $400 | Clean throttle body and some other fuel intake problems | ||
| Feb 2011150000 miUS $400 | Thermostat stuck and had to be replaced | ||
| Aug 2011153000 miUS $400 | Bad oil sensor was triggering low oil pressure warning | ||
| Oct 2011155000 miUS $800 | Oil cooler had a crack in it that caused oil to be fed back into the cooling system. Had to replace the oil cooler, replace the coolant reservoir, and flush the cooling system several times. | ||
| May 2012159000 miUS $95 | Drop in oil pressure over time of driving, assumed to be sludge or clogged intake. I ended up selling it as non-working to someone on Craig's List who was going to part it out. (Initially reported in March.) | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Romania Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015115940 mi$1000 | Bad engine | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Jun 2009 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201170000 miUS $1600 | Thermostat failing. Also replaced timing belt, water pump, tensioner. | ||
| Sep 201173000 miUS $350 | Grinding in transmission. Drained transmission fluid and found metal. Diagnosed probably failing. Play in ball joints. Wheel bearing going bad. PCV system clogged. | ||
| Nov 201175000 miUS $700 | PCV system clogged. Cleaned part and replaced part. | ||
| Jun 201280000 miUS $850 | Control arm bushing worn. Replace. Air not too cold. Fluid low. Topped up and monitor for leak. | ||
| Aug 201391000 miUS $120 | Replace vacuum hose on secondary air pump | ||
| Dec 201395000 miUS $627 | Oil cooler seal leak. Brake lines cracked. Outer CV boot torn. | ||
| Sep 2014100000 miUS $85 | Exhaust clamp rusting thru. | ||
| Nov 2015111000 miUS $280 | Flex joint damaged. Replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Jun 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Aug 200878000 miUS $575 | CEL for MAF - replaced buy independant shop. Upper control arms, front right side. | ||
| Oct 200879000 miUS $554 | Breather tubes replaced/CEL now stays off. New rear shocks. | ||
| Mar 200983000 miUS $720 | Tie rod ends replaces, front lower right control arms replaced. ABS module replaced. | ||
| Jan 201089000 mi | Ignition coil went bad again | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201075000 miUS $2147 | Oil smell caused by oil leak - cam plugs on back of cylinder head leaking oil onto exhaust. Valve cover gaskets and tensioner seals. Plus Preventive replacement of timing belt and coolant system flush. | ||
| Nov 201178000 miUS $250 | Air conditioning stalls on start up - have to turn it totally off and restart it to make it work. Told we had to replace 2 motor mount gaskets and alternator belt plus new fresh air sensor Dead battery. Replaced after 3 years. | ||
| Dec 201281000 miUS $275 | Had it in to replace a headlight, turns out the entire housing had to be replaced as well because the seal melted - supposedly due to Texas heat. Replaced both. It's kept in a garage so material defects are a better explanation. Also dealer wanted to replace the front control arm lubrication bushings due to deterioration for a mere $1300. We passed on that. | ||
| Mar 201691000 miUS $2000 | Leaking transmission fluid and bushings resulted in mis-alignment of tie rods which pulled the tires inward. Had to replace tires as well as a result (not included in the total cost) Total including tires, oil change, etc was $2,500 | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 2013132000 miUS $500 | Coolant Leak was found coming from lower radiator hose where it connects to engine block via a split plastic fitting. Required removal of timing belt, so lots of labor!rnTHIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED WHEN THE TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED!!! | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2015US $40 | Oil leak at 2 year old valve cover gasket. | ||
| Jun 2017136000 miUS $350 | Replaced original front pads and rotors, finally worn enough to activate the pad light. Replaced rear pads and rotors as well. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Nov 2011133000 miUS $150 | Replaced some belt (not timing belt) | ||
| Aug 2013155000 miUS $15 | Mirror switch broke Window switch intermittently working. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Sep 2009115000 miUS $120 | 2 exhaust joints replaced. | ||
| Oct 2009116000 miUS $490 | Tie rod ends replaced $490.00 1 hour extra labor charged due to rusted frozen parts Also 4 wheel alignment ($150) | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States May 2008 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Jun 200870000 miUS $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. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
5-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 200962000 mi£500 | CVT boot replaced front right | ||
| Mar 201168000 mi£200 | Replace springs and check shock absorbers | ||
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