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2002 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (9%)

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2002 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (29%)

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Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 178000 mi	Ignition coil failed

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 136000 mi US $1800	Thought it was the muffler but the catalytic converter on the passenger side of car was making loud sounds and check engine light was on. Car was beginning to make loud sounds.

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 160000 mi	AC compressor needed replacing Horrific noise coming from flywheel

Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 60000 mi US $42	Oil Can Henry's did not replace 12 bolts on the splash guard, so I had a dealer find everything missing and replace it.

Volkswagen Passat in Kentucky, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 66000 mi US $636	Oil Cooler needed to be replaced and expansion tank. I was told it happens on occasion for Passats. Also had routine oil change done.

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Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States - Jan 2007
Jun 2004 25000 mi	Dealer replaced all 4 Coil packs after car started running on two cylinders.
Jan 2007 6500 mi US $130	Replaced both CV Joints and wheel bearings in front. Failing CV Joints will cause bearings to go bad if unattended.

Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2010 90000 mi US $236	Loose outer tie rod replaced, would not pass state safety inspection.
Feb 2011 92300 mi	Plastic part (VW calls "funnel") that oil dipstick goes into, deteriorated, replacement part was $15.95, parts person said it was common for these to fall apart after 8-9 years. Kind of a part that used to be made of metal. Grrrrrr!
Jul 2011 94000 mi	Half axles needed to be replaced when sold. ABS light started coming on when sold.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2013
Aug 2011 81000 mi US $400	Front engine mounts replaced
Dec 2012 94000 mi US $400	Dealer wanted $200 more for same repair

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
May 2013 60300 mi US $500	Leaking seals

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2009
Jun 2009 78000 mi US $550	Replaced control arms before selling.

Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2011
Jun 2010 151000 mi US $226	A/C stopped blowing cold, found ambient temp switch disconnected from prev repair, system low on freon, evac and recharged. A/C pressure switch originally mis-diagnosed as problem and replaced.
Jul 2010 152000 mi US $250	Car had hard starting problems and stalling problems. Was diagnosed as a bad crank position sensor. Replacement fixed symptoms.
Sep 2010 155000 mi US $109	Check engine light came on, indicating a lean condition. Mass Air Flow sensor was checked using VAGCOM and found to be reporting less air-flow than normal. Sensor replaced.
Nov 2010 158000 mi US $250	Oil press light came on. Crankcase empty and coolant tank full of oil. Faulty oil cooler. Replaced oil cooler & hoses, coolant tank, thermostat, coolant temp sens. Flushed cooling sys & heater core 4 times with shout. Refill/Drain 2x w/g12.
Feb 2011 161000 mi	Oil pressure light came on. Pulled over and had car towed to shop. Oil pressure tested fine, faulty oil pressure switch diagnosed. Switch replaced, car drives fine and light has not come back on. Oil press light came back on. Happened to be near dealer when valves started rattling, took car to service dept and was told it needed a new engine, 5k-7k. Conferred with my mechanic who said it could just be a head, at a cost of 4k. Traded

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Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States Jul 2007 - Nov 2010
Sep 2007 59000 mi	completely sworn out control arms, frozen tie rod end
Nov 2008 73000 mi US $60	Had an engine light. Replaced oxygen sensor.
Dec 2009 83000 mi US $442	Preventative work - Boots around front axles very deeply cracked. replaced both.

Volkswagen Passat in Vermont, United States Oct 2009 - Apr 2014
Feb 2010 90000 mi US $203	Broken left front (driver side) coil spring
May 2010 91900 mi US $38	Hazard relay failed, replaced with new.
Aug 2010 93000 mi US $825	Coolant System malfunction code (P1296), replaced thermostat and Coolant Temp Sensor as part of scheduled timing belt replacement (including water pump and accessory belts). CEL cleared and has not returned. Oxygen sensor code (P0133). Ordered new upstream oxygen sensor and will replace myself.
Sep 2010 94000 mi US $90	Replaced upstream oxygen sensor, cleared code, has not returned.
Feb 2013 109200 mi US $145	Torn R/F CV boot, discovered during annual state inspection. CV joint was still in good shape, shop R&R'd the boot while I waited.
Jul 2013 110300 mi US $1050	Frozen rear calipers, replaced both rear calipers with new. Failing left front upper control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends. Replaced all with new.
Mar 2014 115000 mi US $160	Cracked exhaust flex pipe. Repaired at independent exhaust shop.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2016
Jan 2012 129000 mi US $1000	Heater core failed
Mar 2012 120485 mi US $144	coolant leak fixed. bad o ring MIL on vacuum leak found and fixed.
Nov 2013 140400 mi US $334	replaced cv and boot.
Jan 2014 141500 mi US $500	New fuel pump.
May 2014 145400 mi US $300	Installed new shocks and struts.
Jul 2014 147700 mi US $280	right CV boot ripped and replaced. Load check done on alternator.
Jun 2016 165000 mi US $150	Battery died
Sep 2016 167000 mi US $460	Inner and outer tierods and alignment
Oct 2016 167000 mi US $1650	Heater core failed. It was changed 3 years ago and the VW dealer said the repair shop used substandard parts and caused an early failure. It needs right side trailing arms and ball joints, rack and pinion is leaking.

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Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013
Nov 2010 77000 mi US $125	Check engine light diagnosed as lean fuel in left intake bank. Fuel filter and sensor replaced. Problem solved.
May 2011 83000 mi US $950	Ignition coils (there are 8 in the W8) started intermitent failing. All 8 were replaced.
Aug 2011 86000 mi US $1655	At highway speed very loud roaring wind noise was coming through A/C vent. Diagnosed as a failed mixer box in the ventilation system. Only fix was to replace evaporator unit under dash. Ouch.
Sep 2011 88000 mi US $1200	Smell of oil burning on engine block revealed a leaking valve cover gasket. Both sides were replaced as precautionary.
Feb 2012 94000 mi US $359	Driver's side sun visor housing Homelink experienced a wiring short when moving visor from front position to left position. Short blew a fuse that operated A/C, cruise and all steering wheel buttons. Required a new, expensive sun visor.
Mar 2012 95000 mi US $1000	Upon brisk acceleration, felt like a gear or axle tooth had chipped or broken. Examination determined 3 of 4 motor mounts were worn with one actually broken causing engine to move - a LOT.
Jun 2012 98000 mi US $190	Vehicle A/C failed to produce cold air. Repair included replacement of a clogged valve and sealing one leak. System recharged and operating optimally.
Aug 2012 100700 mi US $600	Left rear of vehicle was lower than the other three points and ride quality degraded. Inspection found a broken shock. Decision was made to replace all 4. 1st delivery was wrong rear shocks. 2nd delivery was correct shocks. All replaced
Oct 2012 103000 mi US $165	Noticed an odor of hot oil burning after engine was turned off. Shop determined valve cover gasket was leaking. Decision made to replace both valve cover gaskets.
Jan 2013 106000 mi US $354	Started hearing exhaust getting louder. inspection revealed rusting at end of muffler such that could not be repaired. Decided to replace both rear mufflers with a more tuned system.
May 2013 109000 mi US $679	After a 106,000 mile full brake service including fluid drain/replacement and braided hose replacement, the brake pedal intermittently pulsated at slow brake speed. ABS light engaged followed by Check Engine icon. All 4 actuators replaced.
Jul 2013 110000 mi US $1300	After previous replacement of ABS accuators at each wheel, ABS problem light again came on. ABS modulator had to be replaced.

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Volkswagen Passat in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016 166000 mi US $450	Replaced driver's side axle due to leaking boot and worn universal joint.
Mar 2017 168000 mi US $5	Recurring coolant leak from cabin heater core ( a known problem with this make/model) due to the plastic construction of the inlet/outlet tubes to the heater core. Since the plastic tubes are aged and brittle, a replacement will be needed. I simply bypassed the heater core with an elbow coupling to the engine coolant hoses to stop the leakage. Will repair at a more convenient time.
Jul 2017 168760 mi US $7	Leaking coolant on driver's side of engine, found leak from broken seam in the coolant reservoir; replaced with a used part (total time <15 mins.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017	Catalytic converter was failing and needed replacement at last DX. Car somehow passed smog.

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Apr 2010 104600 mi US $95	F/L outer tie rod replaced
Oct 2010 110797 mi US $745	Alternator and alternator assembly replaced.
Apr 2011 115811 mi US $250	Replaced rear brake pads, rotors
Jan 2012 122469 mi US $821	Water pump broken, replaced by shop. Timing belt replaced at same time- preventive measure.
May 2012 125000 mi US $110	wiper fluid motor replaced
Jun 2012 125074 mi US $832	Replace left exhaust flex pipe, replace l/f axle
Sep 2012 127029 mi US $1300	Car needed major repairs to pass PA inspection: front brake pads and rotors, left side tie rod, 4 new tires, buff headlights, replace rear left tailight ass'y, etc.
Dec 2012 128704 mi US $45	Coolant had leaked from car. Shop found loose connection in coolant system and tightened.
Jun 2013 130000 mi US $200	Coolant hose had a leak, shop installed replacement hose.
Jul 2013 130000 mi US $200	Exhaust making loud noise; "check engine light" on. Right front flex pipe was replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jan 2017
Dec 2009 94860 mi C $520	While driving in the city at about 30 km/h inner joint of driver-side axle shaft suddenly self destructed (greasy bearings all over the road) leaving the car stranded with no drive. Replaced entire assembly with new part and two hours labour.
May 2011 106640 mi C $200	While changing to summer wheels, I noticed front passenger outer drive-shaft boot was shredded. Had local mechanic replace the part.
Jun 2011 106640 mi C $800	Loud rumbling noises coming from undercarriage. Exhaust sleeves were loose and worn. Replaced both (twin exhaust) at cost of $120 Very slow oil leak into spark plug wells - worn valve gasket. Has been an issue for the past 18 months. Decided to replace it now for approx. $500.
May 2012 111900 mi	Turn signals working intermittently or at double speed or not at all. Replaced two burnt out bulbs $6 - no change. Replaced the Hazard Relay Switch, $36, fixed. Problem might have been caused by incorrect shop-installed bulb.
Mar 2013 115320 mi C $100	MAF sensor dead. New part ($232) Dead alternator on startup.
Nov 2014 122840 mi C $200	Dead cylinder cleared.
Jun 2016 133920 mi C $80	Front passenger window regulator cable frayed and snapped due to water inside the door panel.
Jan 2017 123380 mi	Driver window regulator failed. Broken cable pulley. Window cannot be raised high enough to unbolt through panel access holes.

Volkswagen Passat in North Dakota, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2014
Dec 2008 99000 mi US $120	Left wheel bearing was slowly going out. The shop replaced it and there are no further issues. Replaced both drive axles when I discovered the CV boots were torn.
Jan 2010 139600 mi US $100	Rear windshield washer hose fitting broke off.

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Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2016
Nov 2011 101000 mi US $215	Replaced leaking motor mounts

Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2014
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $310	The rubber sleeve on an intake (injection?) had torn, car ran very rough, caused the Engine Light to come on, and stay on. Dealer replaced the part. Car runs fine again.
Jun 2012 82000 mi US $1350	Timing Belt Replaced. Water Pump Replaced. 2 Belts replaced. Vent on A/C unit fixed.
Dec 2012 90000 mi US $450	The dash PRND432 light came on and stayed on all the time no matter what gear car was in.
Jan 2013 91000 mi	One day driving I noticed that my 'gear indicator' row of buttons was all lit. Dealer did some diagnostics, indicating this was a nightmare to repair, but nothing dangerous to drive with. Cost to chase it down was prohibitive. Just driving.
Sep 2014 96000 mi	Power passenger seat quit working.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States May 2007 - Aug 2010
Jun 2007 70000 mi US $200	ac fan replaced
May 2008 83000 mi	Tail light bulb replaced. You have to remove this whole panel and it seemed too complicated for me so I had it done at the VW dealership.
Jun 2008 89000 mi US $800	The car was in for a recall notice and also was smelling like burning oil. Was discovered that valve cover gasket is in need of replacement....seems very expensive. $1200 unless my extended warranty still applies... Update: warranty partially covered.
Jan 2009 91000 mi US $700	Engine reseal which I felt could have been done back when gasket was replaced so they gave me a discount from 1200 to 700 dollars. I paid the whole 700 because my extended warranty is expired.
Aug 2009 95000 mi US $800	the transmission was found to be leaking because it needed a new prop shaft seal or something on the transmission...it was pretty expensive between the diagnostic and the repair..almost 600 dollars.
Nov 2009 96900 mi US $1000	cooling system
Apr 2010 100000 mi US $300	Engine light was coming on and it ended up being a thermostat/some kind of sensor...it was replaced.
Jul 2010 101000 mi US $760	transmission slipping and interior shifter mechanism loose...they repaired the shifting mechanism but it still feels like the gears are slipping..
Aug 2010 101000 mi US $760	the tranmission still sounds funny...a guy who had a VW Passat in the past told me that his did the same thing and it turned out to be an electrical harness or something rather than the actual transmision. I am looking further into this

Volkswagen Passat in Idaho, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2015
Dec 2012 107000 mi US $90	Replace both cam plugs at rear of engine.
Sep 2013 115000 mi US $75	surge tank for radiator cracked-fluid loss tripped COOLANT flash warning.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2014
Oct 2009 101000 mi US $1000	Nozzle for the rear window washer replaced.
Apr 2010 106000 mi US $650	The light bulbs inside the head light assemblies are loose. As a result the entire head light assemblies had to be replaced.
Mar 2011 113000 mi US $200	Windshield wiper fluid tank leaking. Repaired at a mechanics. Passenger side door handle broke. Ordered parts and fixed.
Oct 2011 115300 mi US $50
Feb 2014 134000 mi US $1200	A coolant leak through the thermostat housing. Besides, the rubber material in a pulley went bad. It stick out of the pulley and worn out the pulley housing, which is unusual. Much of the repair cost was on the pulley and its housing.
Mar 2014 134000 mi US $200	One oxygen sensor was replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2017
Jun 2009 52000 mi US $104	Airbag warning light came on. Problem was diagnosed and defective part (left seat belt buckle) was ordered. I was told it was OK to drive it.
Aug 2010 61000 mi US $621	replaced both motor mounts
Jan 2013 69700 mi US $26	Check ABS light came on but no problems were detected.
Oct 2013 75200 mi US $538	Removed and replaced passenger-side mirror housing, it wouldn't fold inwards.
Jun 2014 77000 mi US $189	Replaced inside door handle on passenger side.
Sep 2015 83000 mi US $51	Replaced strut that holds up the hood.
Mar 2016 83000 mi US $18	back wiper hose comes off
Sep 2016 85000 mi US $143	replaced output shaft seal it was leaking transmission oil

Volkswagen Passat in Maine, United States Jul 2006 - Oct 2013
Feb 2007 48000 mi US $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 mi	Left low bean headlight bulb replaced.
May 2009 72000 mi US $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 mi US $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 mi US $115	Stabilizer bar bolt worn out. Was replaced.
Mar 2012 93000 mi US $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 99100 mi US $115	tighten left front wheel - adjusted sway bar brackets
Apr 2013 103200 mi US $750	fluid leak
Oct 2013 106000 mi	Wiring, electrical components, and brake booster damaged when drain for battery well got plugged up, caused flooding of engine compartment. Airbag alert. Consuming oil and needed timing belt replacement.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 143840 mi C $245	Alternator replacement after alternator workshop warning, and gradual loss of drivability over 3 day period

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 204700 mi US $450	battery did not charge, car stopped, replace alternator

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Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
Jun 2012 70000 mi US $900	waterpump

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2019
Jun 2014 115000 mi US $350	A/C compressor clutch failed.
Jul 2015 122500 mi US $600	split CV boot needed replacement exhaust system flex couplings required replacement
Dec 2015 128000 mi US $50	worn out wiper arm
Feb 2016 128900 mi US $200	Broken wire in harness going to left rear door.

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Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Aug 2012
Aug 2009 122000 mi US $30	Replaced windshield washer head.
Apr 2012 129700 mi US $30	Engine trouble code P0171. Parts store guy recommended injector clean. While researching possible causes on web, found several had refer suction hose failure. Inspected mine, bad. Got new hose, cleared code. No repeat.
Jun 2012 133000 mi US $130	A/C not cooling. Complete system check revealed nothing more than low refrigerant.
Aug 2012 133000 mi	Evaporative emission trouble. Can drive with lowered mpg but CEL being on I can't tell when another issue arises.

Volkswagen Passat in Rhode Island, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2008
Jul 2007 86500 mi US $350	Passenger-front window regulator replaced
Jan 2008 95000 mi US $450	Driver-front axle replaced
Mar 2008 90000 mi US $1800	Replaced timing belt, fluids, water pump, tensioner, etc
Sep 2008 102500 mi US $350	Driver-front window regulator replaced

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States - Jan 2008
Jan 2008 115000 mi US $450	Heater Core Flush

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 122000 mi US $600	My engine keeps not turning over. Nobody can find where the drain on the battery is. It is not the alternator. My car just suddenly won't start in the morning. I am going to have to get rid of it if we can't repair it.

Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Dec 2013
Dec 2008 57478 mi C $165	Check engine light flashing and car vibrating badly - diagnostic turned up faulty ignition coil (#1) - replaced
Mar 2009 62546 mi C $424	Replaced coolant temp. sensor (due to check engine light); replaced secondary air hose (leaked)
Jul 2009 67063 mi C $88	Vacuum leak - replaced broken vacuum hose front - the intake to the vacuum valve Turn signal wouldn't continue to flash - Flasher relay faulty - replaced.
Feb 2010 77133 mi C $358	signals ticking when not activated (first noticed in Dec 09 with no action at that time). Suspected Signal light switch and replaced it. (Saved old part) Appears to have solved the problem.
Apr 2010 79756 mi C $414	EPC light and MIL on, vehicle stopped and wouldn't restart (in left turn lane on busy road!) Engine speed sensor out of spec and replaced. Haven't had same problem again (as of Jan 2011)
Jan 2011 90978 mi C $1063	Coolant warning light had come on. Shop performed diagnostics and discovered leak at cylinder head and cracked coolant bottle. Gave estimate for repair. During scheduled service inspection turned up requirement for Left and Right outer CV boots and possibly CV joints. Repair estimate given. Left and right CV axle shaft assemblies were replaced. Cooling hose flange and seals replaced, expansion tank replaced Coolant warning light had come on. Shop performed diagnostics and discovered leak at cylinder head and cracked coolant bottle. Gave estimate for repair. During scheduled service inspection turned up requirement for Left and Right outer CV boots and possibly CV joints. Repair estimate given. Cooling hose flange and seals replaced, expansion tank replaced. Left and right CV axle shaft assemblies were replaced.
Mar 2011 94860 mi C $41	Left cover was off causing connectors to corrode. Leaned connectors and replaced cover. Recommend new headlight wiring harness (Est: $255 + tax)
Feb 2012 110720 mi C $137	Diagnosis and repair - brake light on. Wire on right front brake pad rubbed through, left was also rubbing, both were repaired.
Oct 2012 122020 mi C $73	Brake, ABS and Traction lights all came on, flashing or steady, sporadically. Went for diagnosis - brake inspection done (and reg.maint.) and pads, calipers replaced, rotors refinished and fluid topped - next evening lights came back on. Previous repair did not eliminate warning lights - returned for further diagnosis - electrical issue - between systems and warning light triggers - repair not attempted as shop did not have access to necessary electrical diagrams. Need dealr Diagnostic inspection for brake fault light, etc not clearing.DTC's GFF, Power and Ground, fuses, power and ground at ABS module - all OK. Requires ABS control module. Quote: 1980.00(VW) or used 650.00 (90 day warranty) Repair not done:$$
Oct 2013 136400 mi	Coolant leak diagnostic - coolant flange special order; reg inspection turned up valve cover gasket and timing adjuster gaskets leaking oil - parts special order Installed SOP Coolant flange on rear of cylinder head. Topped Coolant. Re-checked for leaks. Road tested - ok Replaced leaking valve cover and cam adjuster gaskets
Dec 2013 136400 mi C $262	Driver's side window regulator broke and window fell inside the door ABS Control Module still needs to be replaced There's a minor leak somewhere in the exhaust system (can smell it but did not bother to investigate yet).

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2014
Sep 2009 76627 mi US $1355	Replace both front axles with VW axles
Oct 2009 76841 mi US $895	New brake booster, vacuum pump, brake line, pressure sensor; brake lines bled; lower brake bulbs replaced; ignition coils (4) replaced under recall
Aug 2010 82000 mi	Leaky coolant flange replaced (299.85+tax) Brake booster vacuum pump replaced under warranty (was replaced less than 12 months ago).
Feb 2011 85000 mi	Little to no heat. Shop flushed heater core. Problem fixed. Water entering front passenger side. Repaired problem myself by pulling down headliner and noticing that sunroof drain tube had become disconnected. Reconnected drain tube and replaced headliner.
Nov 2011 93700 mi	Right engine mount leaking fluid. Decided to postpone repair.
Dec 2011 95000 mi	Fluid leak. Diagnosed as coolant leak from coolant flange o-ring. Fixed under warranty, as coolant flange had been replaced 15 months earlier. Little to no heat in cabin. Heater core clogged. Heater core filled with caustic solution then flushed.
Sep 2012 103000 mi US $130	Coolant leak. Diagnosed as problem with coolant tank and/or cap. Coolant tank and cap replaced.
Oct 2012 104000 mi	Coolant leak continuing. Replaced o-ring on temperature sensor.
Nov 2012 105000 mi	Continued coolant leak after 2 unsuccessful repair attempts. Replaced o-ring at coolant flange pipe.
Nov 2013 118000 mi	Rear cylinder head coolant flange replaced Camshaft chain tensioner gasket set replaced. Exhaust downpipe, gasket, and clamp replaced due to a leak. Right outer CV boot replaced. Right and left motor mounts replaced (broken and leaking hydraulic fluid) Serpentine belts replaced (badly cracked) No heat. Shop flushed the heater core.
Jan 2014 108500 mi	Engine oil pressure light; shop proposed engine flush as part of diagnosis. Separately, identified PCV valve broken and oil leak.
Apr 2014 121000 mi	Problems reported earlier still present when sold.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2011
Feb 2009 116000 mi US $615	New timing belt and new water pump at the same time. Total cost for these items was $447.
Jul 2009 123000 mi US $332	O2 sensor was malfunctioning. Replacement sensor ordered, installed and warning light went out and has stayed out.
May 2011 157000 mi US $493	Replaced some axle parts on each front side based on muffled ratcheting sound we noticed. Long trip after repair and seemed more solid and noise gone.
Nov 2011 162000 mi	Oil pressure light on I-5, could not get to a garage or have anybody test the oil pressure before engine quit. Approx $7,500 to fix. Lack of oil pressure caused by sludge that had clogged the oil path. Sold car for $500.

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Mar 2006 - Apr 2010
Nov 2006 62582 mi US $75	CV Boot replaced, new tires Emergency flasher sw
Mar 2010 86578 mi US $3212	Emission control CPU, new timing belt, new water pump

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008 184000 mi US $504	Shocks were replaced front and rear.
Sep 2008 186000 mi	ABS unit went bad. Not a real safety concern, so will get unit refurbished and re-installed at a later time.
Feb 2009 201000 mi US $120	Cable of front window regulator broke at the motor - cable got chewed up and could not be re-attached. Replaced window regulator.
Jan 2010 226000 mi US $770	Replaced turbo.
Mar 2010 230000 mi US $250	Replaced torque converter.
Jul 2010 240000 mi US $75	Replaced engine speed sensor.

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States May 2008 - Oct 2011
Jul 2008 86000 mi US $250	Replaced all braided cloth vaccuum lines and Evap System purge valve due to VAG codes:16795 - Secondary Air Injection System: Incorrect Flow Detected 16840 - EVAP System: Very Small Leak Detected P0456 - 002 - Lower Limit Exceeded - Intermittent Both outer CV boots cracked and leaking grease. Had both boots replaced with OEM parts by an independent mechanic.
Feb 2009 98000 mi US $365	Turn signal stopped working. Replaced hazard switch in dash. Flexible exhaust pipe broke, between cat and mufflers, causing extremely loud exhaust. Independent mechanic replaced pipe.
Dec 2009 114000 mi US $3500	Engine seized due to low oil pressure as a result of sludge build-up. Complete engine replacement was necessary. Replaced with a used engine.
Jan 2010	Intermittent starting problem - still undiagnosed - leaning toward starter issue.
Feb 2010 116600 mi US $300	Starter replaced
Dec 2010 133000 mi US $35	Bad connector on blower motor, replaced by independant mechanic, not under warranty.

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States May 2003 - Mar 2010
Sep 2003 9088 mi	Replace Ignition Coils (4)
Dec 2008 67010 mi US $95	Replace vacuum hose from combi valve to intake. Replace vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator to intake manifold. Replace ignition coil cylinder 1.
Jun 2009 70000 mi US $60	CV Joint Boot torn and replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2012
Oct 2011 30000 mi US $85	Hydraulic hood strut lost oil and would not hold hood open. Hood strut replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2015
Sep 2008 43000 mi US $100	Hose was replaced to get rid of check engine light and to pass smog test.
Jun 2010 52000 mi US $350	Refilled freon for the AC.
Aug 2010 53000 mi US $75	Torn vacuum hose replaced.
Dec 2013 91000 mi US $2500	Transmission had to be rebuilt.
Jan 2014 91000 mi US $350	Transmission had to be fixed again after it was not fixed properly the first time.

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2015
Dec 2011 80000 mi	Passenger headlight bulb replaced. Replaced all four coil packs under recall program.
May 2012 82000 mi US $120	Replaced headlights due to severe clouding of plastic lenses
Oct 2013 98000 mi US $100	Coolant expansion tanked cracked and leaked coolant.

Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2007 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 69440 mi C $6000	The warning lights came on, I called the dealer they told me, that it was a sensor, to drive it anyway. Drove another 100 kms, more warning lights, called dealer - same. Car stopped engine gone, dealer said never said that, bill $6000. HATE< HATE THEM

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2009
Apr 2008 94000 mi US $1050	Both CV boots/axels were replaced - ripped boots caused loss of grease.

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Sep 2015 223000 mi US $100	Cooling system reservoir
Jan 2017 US $200	replaced bad coil

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2015
Mar 2008 66000 mi US $24	Passenger side constant velocity (CV) boot failed and threw grease inside wheel well.
Nov 2008 72400 mi US $21	Replaced drivers side VC joint.
Feb 2009 75000 mi US $105	The side motor mounts had failed and released the dampening fluid. Both side mounts were replaced.
Apr 2010 83300 mi US $42	Oil was leaking from the passenger side of the engine in both the front and rear corners. Valve cover gasket was replaced.
Mar 2015 125000 mi US $250	Drivers side CV joint boot was split and needed to be replaced Valve cover gasket was leaking and needed to be replaced. Replaced VC gasket and adjuster gasket

Volkswagen Passat in New Mexico, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009 76000 mi US $849	Door actuator replaced. Brake sensor replaced. Vacuum lines replaced.

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Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 182000 mi US $35	removed oil pan and installed new oil pickup tube. Engine was making extremely loud noises. changed oil to Mobil 1 (0w40). runs perfect now.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Nov 2015
Jan 2013 104160 mi C $230	Belt Tensioner
Nov 2013 111600 mi	Burnt out passenger side headlight
Dec 2014 119040 mi C $800	Water leak. Drivers seatbelt was damp after car being outside in rain. Leak in sunroof drains. Trunk lid would not pop up or rise easily. Trunk strut.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2016
Apr 2015 157000 mi	Radiator was leaking. Replaced all the hoses.
Jan 2016 168000 mi US $280	Lights - Right headlight was burnt out. Serpentine Belt needed to be replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States May 2011 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011 112200 mi US $400	Oil leak; gasket replaced

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2012
Oct 2010 62000 mi US $200	Vacuum leak
Jul 2011 65000 mi US $1500	CV boots
Apr 2012 67000 mi US $170	Flex pipe exhaust leak

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2016
Jun 2011 109000 mi US $53	Airbag light came on. Independent repair shop identified problem: Passenger side curtain airbag. Advised me to not do anything unless it comes on again.
Jul 2013 122200 mi US $400	both lowbeams
May 2014 126000 mi US $154	Windshield washer pump was leaking washer fluid
Jul 2014 130700 mi US $555	rust made hole in exhaust system
Apr 2015 135200 mi US $30	replaced coil pack A/C not working, probably compressor or clutch. Choose not to repair at this moment

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2014
Sep 2011 64000 mi US $500	thermostat. Also changed many maintenance items associated with timing belt change. CV joint (new axle installed).
Aug 2012 72300 mi US $300	Left front axle
Oct 2012 72300 mi US $1000	replaced secondary air intake system including pump, valve, hoses
Apr 2013 75500 mi US $1000	Cam Tensioner was replaced.
Jan 2014 75000 mi US $1000	replaced catalytic converter. probably caused by mechanic who overfilled oil.

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Feb 2004 - Mar 2010
Nov 2004 27704 mi	Replaced broken glove box lid and light - warranty
Jun 2005 36044 mi	Replaced blown headlight bulb right front - warranrty
May 2006 49613 mi	VW Open Recall Install drivers side seat heater harness/Install updated seat heater switch passenger side
Jan 2007 65904 mi US $52	Replaced bulb A/C control panel. Replaced burned out driver's side marker bulb.
Jun 2007 67000 mi US $296	Replaced passenger outer CV boot - broken
Jul 2007 69500 mi US $1197	Replace N-80 valve. Replaced engine temperature sensor. Replaced broken CV boot. Check engine lamp - Replaced evap canister and N-80 valve, performed throttle body service, induction service, replaced engine coolant temp sensor, set readiness codes.
Mar 2008 78500 mi US $975	Replace driver's side outer CV Boot, Replace valve cover gasket, replace vacuum hoses

Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 82000 mi US $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.

Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2020
Oct 2011 85000 mi US $100	Cel came on - code indicated o2 sensor or hoses - hose was replaced
Jun 2014 98000 mi US $600	Front CV axles replaced Trunk Hinge required replacement
Mar 2018 109000 mi US $500	Rear caliper failed, leaking fluid. Both Rear Calipers replaced Front driver side window malfunction - Window Regulator Replaced
May 2018 111000 mi US $250	Parking brake cable failed and was replaced

Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 83080 mi C $600	Oil was leaking in several places---cracked gasket.

Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Aug 2008 - Jul 2013
Sep 2008 95000 mi US $10	Coolant temperature sensor went out, replaced in about an hour with new sensor, O-ring. Total cost $10, total PITA to get to and replace though
Mar 2009 100000 mi US $100	Coolant temp. sensor broke loose from it's housing.
Sep 2009 109000 mi	Frayed and broken vacuum line, replaced stock fabric wrapped rubber with silicon
Mar 2010 115000 mi US $120	All four coil packs failed. I upgraded to "bolt down" style packs as opposed to the stock "push down style."
Jul 2012 143500 mi US $400	Timing belt tensioner broke causing the timing belt to lose teeth. Motor was almost destroyed. Motor was compression tested, timing belt, water pump and timing belt tensioner replaced.
Mar 2013 152000 mi US $200	ABS module failed, module was removed and sent out for repair as a new one would cost 1200 vs 200
Jul 2013 155000 mi US $100	Brake line failed and was leaking fluid into the wheel

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Apr 2006 - Jul 2015
Dec 2010 150000 mi US $175	CEL-replace vacuum hose
May 2011 156000 mi US $300	cv boots
Apr 2012 164000 mi US $188	Reset readiness monitor/run drive
Jun 2012 167000 mi US $242	Evap system leak-replace evap purge valve
Sep 2012 170000 mi US $488	Replace flex pipe/exhaust repair emergency brake caliper
Dec 2012 170000 mi US $354	Replaced left and right CV joints
Mar 2013 174000 mi US $320	Replace thermostat
Jul 2015 186000 mi US $100	Cel, p0441 code. Replaced gas cap.

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Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States May 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015 59000 mi	Hole in exhaust near the front.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
Jul 2010 95000 mi US $1200	Faulty ABS sensor

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 170000 mi US $518	Both valve covers leaking oil. The left leaked severely. The right valve had chain tensioner leaking, did not replace to avoid paying $600 more. Coolant temperature switch and seal was replaced to stop coolant leak. Temp sensor replaced.

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Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2010
Aug 2010 137000 mi US $2560	Car engine light came on at 136500 miles. Car then began shuddering and losing the ability to climb inclines. Mechanic replaced spark plugs and coilpacks to make it driveable. Next job will be cat convertors for $2100.
Nov 2010 138000 mi	Needed new catalytic converters when traded.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2013
Nov 2012 74500 mi	Turn signal fault - Ghost signaling. Fixed with a focused spray of WD-40 into the turn signal stalk base. VW Vortex forums save my sanity again.
Dec 2012 75000 mi	Auto dim mirror fails to stay switched on. Finally hacked the switch to stay in the "on" position with a rubber band. Looks bad but at least I'm not getting blinded at night any more.
Feb 2013 76200 mi US $1500	Bad sway bar end links replaced. Car sounded like a pirate ship before repair. Leaking transmission seal Front control arms going bad. All 4. Engine mounts failing. Broken light in passenger sun visor. Needs to be replaced to fix. Valve cover gasket leaking oil onto exhaust manifold. Cracked coolant bottle. Will need to be replaced once it is leaking.
Apr 2013 77000 mi US $1200	Alternator failed which also killed the battery. Alternator repair requires the car being put in service position which is very expensive for labor.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Jul 2010 71000 mi US $200	Transmission was discovered to be burned out. Discovered leak in A/C compressor.
Aug 2010 71000 mi US $175	Rainwater leak, unsuccessfully addressed by recall, soaked transmission control module. Corroded exhaust flex pipe. Rebuilt transmission went back into limp mode. Transmission is okay. Unclear whether the problem is the electronic TCM or the connections to it: the TCM checked out okay, the connections were already repaired and checked twice. Rainwater still leaking into car. Replaced windshield cowl.

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2011
Nov 2008 107000 mi US $400	Valve cover leaked, ignition cables damaged, 2 plugs cracked, all replaced and engine tune up peformed. Running great now.
Apr 2009 115000 mi US $600	Radiator replaced due to slow leak.
Nov 2009 127000 mi	cat codes
May 2010 134000 mi US $285	Immobilizer failed. "Coil" or antenna unit inside dash replaced by dealer. This is my 2nd replacement!
Apr 2011 154000 mi	Both rear springs broken, replaced along with rear struts.

Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2016
Mar 2009 65000 mi US $210	Replaced worn Rt side front wheel bearing.
Oct 2010 80000 mi US $600	Inner and outer tie rods replaced.
Aug 2011 88000 mi US $120	Engine Speed Sender (Sporadic), Removed and replaced.
May 2012 96000 mi US $2220	R&R'd Springs, shocks, control arms, and tranny and motor mounts.
Aug 2013 106000 mi US $100	Cam caps were leaking oil. R&R'd cam caps.
Mar 2014 110000 mi US $65	Leaking heater hose. R&R.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2014
Dec 2012 90000 mi	Cranking problem
May 2013 93000 mi US $1700	Intermittent engine temp. Bad sensor, thermostat, leaking water pump.
Sep 2013 95000 mi US $450	Out of alignment and needed frozen tie rod replaced.
Aug 2014 101000 mi	Cracked fuel tank, on top. Quoted $4,000, traded car.

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Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Nov 2012 - Jan 2017
Mar 2014 188000 mi US $200	Broken drivers side cv axel
Jan 2017 186000 mi	oil leak about a quart every 6 months or 5000 miles

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 124000 mi US $1800	Failed compressor

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Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2007
Feb 2007 78000 mi US $377	Replaced CV Boots; also timing belt Under certain driving conditions the automatic trransmission will "bang" down into a lower gear vs shifting down.

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 50000 mi US $600	Right front axle shaft damaged Faulty wire to power window motor

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Aug 2006 - Mar 2010
Nov 2006 98000 mi US $220	3 vacuum hoses needed to be replaced
Dec 2006 98000 mi US $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 mi US $388	replaced valve cover gasket as the engine had an oil leak
May 2007 107000 mi US $720	oil leak, replaced several gaskets
Jun 2007 108000 mi US $350	persistent oil leak on engine

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 48000 mi US $400	Rear passenger side door lock was not opening/closing. Had to manually push the knob in to lock/unlock it. Apparently it was an issue with the lock relay. Was replaced under CPO warranty.

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Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 175000 mi US $410	needed new rotors and brake pads on back and also needed 2 calipers on both back tires

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Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 65000 mi US $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

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Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 180000 mi US $50	A/C hose crack, and now I have to replace another A/C hose

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Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2015
Sep 2007 86000 mi US $350	Vacuum Hose broken, Coolant Temp Senser, MAF, and Injection cleaner
Jul 2015 127000 mi US $100	Oil Cooler Supple Line Burst

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Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011
Sep 2011 112000 mi US $299	Turn signal relay failed, replaced Replaced drivers side outer cv boot. installed whole aftermarket axle.
Nov 2011 112000 mi US $150	Replaces passenger side cv axle, boot failed.

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Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 151000 mi	chk engnx lght. trnxs. mssn. slppge. ongng. problem. for yrs. alwys diagnosed as tranny prblem not sure car runs fine after warms up

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2014
Dec 2010 80000 mi US $170	Water leaking into interior from sunroof plumbing. Likely caused by poor work done during a trip to the body shop several years ago. At least that's what the VW dealer is saying.
Feb 2011 81000 mi	Floor was getting very wet at rear, passenger side footwell. Took three trips to VW dealer to get this fixed. Turns out it was a leak around the pollen filter located on the firewall. They charged $170 first trip, but nothing additional.
Feb 2014 106000 mi US $2300	Rear passenger power lock not working. Broken wires in door frame. Not an interior problem. Hood strut gave up, so was replaced. Front brake lines cracked and leaking. Replaced. New valve cover and cam chain tensioner gaskets. Axle service for both front axels, and new CV boots. Dipstick was replaced, as it broke. How does a dipstick break? I was just checking the oil one day, and the handle snapped off. That is goofy. The dipstick tube also has a leak and needs to be replaced, but that didn't happen this trip.

Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Dec 2013 - Nov 2014
Apr 2014 94200 mi US $1200	Replaced Camshaft Chain Tensioner, as well as gasket. Replaced front axle.
Sep 2014 97000 mi US $140	Cleaned throttle body Alternator going bad- car has trouble starting- replaced alternator

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Nov 2006 - Oct 2014
Jun 2007 83000 mi US $230	CV boot cracked - was replaced
Nov 2007 87000 mi US $500	PCV breather, vacuum line to brake booster, mass air flow sensor. Result: check engine light off - acrid smell enters the cabin when car stops at stops signs, red lights and destination
Dec 2007 90000 mi	Engine oil leak . Fix: Replaced cam tensioner seal and valve cover gasket .
Feb 2008 92000 mi	Broken breather pipe at intake manifold was repaired under warranty - all oil smells stopped after this repair.
Mar 2010 115748 mi US $629	Thermostat replaced and heater core flushed Replaced thermostat, flushed heater core
Oct 2011 135300 mi US $350	Crank sensor
Jan 2012 137200 mi US $1800	cv boot, front axle, cooling leak, oil leak, alloy wheels needed grinding, seat mechanisms (front) needed to be fixed, rear hatch latch, front hood strut, front brakes (maintenance)
Jul 2012 141200 mi US $1500	abs computer needed to be rebuilt Heater core might need to be replaced - but first, it is filled with oxyclean for the summer to try and flush out corrosion. Then in September we will see if it works or has to be replaced. air conditioning belt was tightened
Sep 2012 142000 mi	Heater core flushed out, fine since.
Dec 2013 154000 mi US $680	tie rods replaced
Sep 2014 165000 mi US $933	camshaft adjuster
Oct 2014 165000 mi US $900	alternator went out a weak after replacing the camshaft adjuster the right front tie rod end (defective from last year) had to be replaced.

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Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Jul 2010 110000 mi US $20	Engine coolant tube leak - tube was replaced for $20.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Aug 2006 - Jun 2009
Nov 2007 45000 mi US $125	CV boot was cracked and needed replacement
Nov 2008 51000 mi US $350	Both CV boots this time.
May 2009 57000 mi US $950	Replaced right motor mount Replaced thermostat, temp sensor and coolant jug.

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Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014 184900 mi US $70	Torn CV boots on both front axles
Jun 2015 193000 mi US $5	Headlight height adjustment broke
Nov 2015 197300 mi	Starter wiring connections corroded and became loose. Repaired by applying contact cleaner and tightening connections
Nov 2016 212600 mi	Broken PCV system hose
Jun 2017 222000 mi US $100	Rear caliper would not engage parking brake
Nov 2017 227000 mi US $20	Door release cable became frayed and stopped functioning
Apr 2018 234000 mi US $150	OEM Alternator died. Replaced with aftermarket alternator.
Jun 2018 237000 mi US $20	Exhaust clamp between flex pipe and muffler rusted out. Replaced exhaust clamp.

Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - May 2010
Jun 2009 105000 mi US $130	Cracked vacuum line running to intake manilfold that cause check engine light to come on. Replaced vaccuum line and cleared codes for check engine light. No more issues
Oct 2009 107000 mi US $600	CV BOOTS HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO TEARS. DEALER DID BRIEF INSPECTION OF VEHICLE BECAUSE CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR IGNITION COIL RECALL. ALL 4 IGNITION COILS REPLACED AT NO COST TO ME DUE TO RECALL. TOTAL COST FOR REPLACEMENT OF BOTH CV BOOTS WAS $600.

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Apr 2008 - Apr 2013
Oct 2009 73000 mi US $100	Right outer CV joint boot failed. Grease observed in wheel well. Right drive axle assembly replaced.
Dec 2009 74000 mi US $5	Idle controller and throttle body needed cleaning. Cold start idle would not function properly.
Apr 2010 74158 mi US $30	#4 cylinder ignition failed. Problem was obvious. Replaced #4 ignition coil. Problem is still recurring intermittently, so another coil may be failing. Will replace it when it fails. Replaced #4 ignition coil due to failure. Could be a possible second coil failure. Started intermittent, but became constant loss of #4 cylinder.
Dec 2010 77000 mi US $600	Driver door lock failed. Power brake vacuum line replaced.
Nov 2012 84700 mi US $97	Driver side half shaft was replaced due to failed outer CV joint boot.

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Jul 2003 - May 2008
Aug 2003 18000 mi	coil packs(under warranty)
Feb 2008 90000 mi	CEL, loss of power. After new DV installed, all was good.

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 106000 mi US $4000	Needed new clutch, timing chain, and an oil leak had developed on the rear side of the motor which cost about $1800 to repair. Total cost of repair bill was over $4000 at 106,000 miles

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Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Nov 2014 77200 mi US $330	Sticky purge valve caused a CEL. Lost the low note on the horn (this is a multi-note horn) so only the high note was sounding. Replace all spark plugs and ignition wire. Upper control arm bushings (inner) broken. Mechanic quoted replacing all control arms because comes as a kit. Radiator leaking and low coolant. Suggested replacing radiator.

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
Dec 2010 201000 mi US $2000	check engine light on

Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Apr 2006 - Dec 2012
Jan 2007 76000 mi US $900	In for routine oil/filter/lube, tire rotation. Check engine light on. Needed new O2 sensor. Cam seals leaking, water pump leaking.
Nov 2009 116000 mi US $380	Replaced oxygen sensor and vacuum hose
Dec 2009 118000 mi US $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 mi US $575	Cam seal adjusters leaking oil. Dripping on manifold and creating burning smell.

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Dec 2007 - Feb 2011
Feb 2008 78000 mi US $50	Radio mast antenna rubber boot rotted, exposing some connector area. Replaced mast antenna.
Dec 2008 87000 mi US $950	Fuel tank level sender failed (leading to incorrect fuel level readings). Fuel tank sensor replaced. CV boot on one front wheel was torn. Replaced CV boot.
Jun 2009 91000 mi US $120	Sunroof drains plugged, leading to leak.
Feb 2010 96000 mi	Sun-roof drain lines clogged and causing minor leak - flushed out and working properly after repair
Jan 2011 US $85	Radiator expansion tank valve was leaking, allowing coolant to drain. Expansion tank valve replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Oct 2001 - Mar 2014
Jun 2001 1991 mi	Check high-pitched sputtering noise when revving up. No fault found.
Oct 2001 5202 mi	Weird sputtering noise ... still present, went again to check it out. No fault found.
Nov 2001 5836 mi	Driver seat knocks when braking. Removed, lubricated, reinstalled. Repeated my sputtering noise concerns - no fault found.
May 2002 8713 mi	Replaced seat and backrest frame. That solved the problem.
Jun 2002 9006 mi	Sputtering still bothered me... and still no fault found.
Jul 2002 10366 mi	Turn signals acting up. Replaced the turn signal switch and remove and install emergency light switch.
Apr 2003 18597 mi C $172	Shift knob cracked - replaced. Wheel alignment performed.
May 2004 29066 mi C $416	DOT Inspection. White dust still there on the carpet - they claim it is salt, but it is only coming from the vents under the driver's seat ... and lots of it! Replaced rear discs/rotors.
Sep 2004 32581 mi	Oil leaks on the right side - removed and installed camshaft adjuster and camshaft ($0, in warranty). Also 48,000 km / 36 months service. Car pulls to the right. Recommended new tires. Not sure that was it, though.
Oct 2004 33233 mi	Oil leak. Removed and installed ATF pan and gasket.
Feb 2007 56312 mi C $3565	Oil leak - replaced gasket sets and camshaft adjuster seals. Realignment (slid into a ditch after avoiding crash on ice). New rim (bent). Replaced deffective ECT sensor. Also Type 3 maintenance. Replaced timing belt and tensioner.
Mar 2008 71582 mi C $1065	Type 2 maintenance + driver power window not working (faulty lifter replaced). Replaced left and right outer CV boots due.
Dec 2008 83099 mi C $1311	Hazard switch clicking randomly while driving (replaced). Coolant flushed, pollen filter replaced, licence plate lights replaced, fan belts replaced. Rear pads and rotors. Brake fluid flushed. Checked burning smell (nothing found).
Feb 2009 86326 mi C $378	136,000km service. Burning smell still reported (replaced vacuum hose but did not help). Engine light - possibly oxygen sensors (reset only).
May 2009 92969 mi C $987	Front and rear brake replacement. ASR light comes on highway off ramps only (dry pavement) - found to be caused by one front tire (of 4 brand new ones) being smaller than the other 3. Oil change. Smell still present. Oxygen sensors needed.
Jun 2009 94234 mi C $439	Turn signal switch ticking again. This time this is a switch under the drivers steering wheel air bag... very expensive to fix.
Jul 2009 97035 mi C $197	Replacing both oxygen sensors and air filter. Engine light day after car was repaired. Replaced purge valve and clip.
Sep 2009 100524 mi C $1504	Slurping noise during acceleration after cold start. Water pump, thermostat and housing needed to be replaced. While we are at it, timing belt was replaced, too. This finally fixed the burning smell. So what for did I pay before for years?
Apr 2010 105607 mi C $1378	Engine light... again. They stated that catalytic converters needed to be replaced. Next-day exhaust test proved that cats were just fine. Oil was leaking again... replaced both side valve cover gaskets and chain tensioner gaskets.
Jan 2011 111600 mi C $2	Rear licence plate light casing rusted and cracked and one of two light bulbs burned out. I paid for the light bulb, but the dealer installed a new casing they found available for free.
Aug 2013 142540 mi C $600	Exhaust: flex pipe and rear catalytic converters. Exhaust leak fixed, but sporadic engine light because nearly constant.
Jan 2014 110980 mi C $350	Cv joint replaced
Mar 2014 146940 mi C $367	Engine light on for catalytic converter.

Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009 129000 mi US $113	Heater not working blowing cold air. To put in a new heater core was going to be $1200 which I can't afford. They flushed the hoses which helped a little.

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Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2009
Jan 2009 65000 mi US $300	Idler pulley on belt was worn and making noise.
Jul 2009 70000 mi US $140	Replaced worn-out hood strut. Replaced two low beam bulbs.

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Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Jul 2012 127000 mi US $525	recharged AC rear passenger door jammed CV joint replaced
Oct 2012 132000 mi US $1000	Steering rack was leaking hydraulic fluid

Volkswagen Passat in Wyoming, United States Dec 2011 - Apr 2012
Jan 2012 169000 mi US $75	Coolant sensor change; Leaking WP gasket, filled with Bars leak; Tail light changes *2
Feb 2012 169000 mi US $410	Water screwed up the connections of the gas pedal. Replaced.

Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 94000 mi US $167	Coolant pipe dry rotted and cracked which resulted in leaking coolant. problem repaired succesfully Original starter was damaged during a previous repair. Replaced with new starter.
Dec 2009 101000 mi	fuel evap canister leak passenger side lo beam failed

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Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 142000 mi US $45	Car misfiring. Got home and determined it was cylinder coilpack. Got a new spare one from trunk (always keep at least 2!) and replaced. Also noticed cylinder 3 full of oil (enough to cover over spark plug) due to valve cover gasket(s).

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Apr 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 70000 mi US $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.

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Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jul 2006 - Nov 2007
Feb 2007 98000 mi US $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 mi US $500	Valve and cam gaskets
Apr 2007 105000 mi US $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 mi US $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.

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