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2004 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 269 repairs.
2004 Volkswagen Passat transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (62%)
< $100 (16%)
Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 59820 mi $400 |
Body valve and other mechanical issues |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41300 mi US $200 |
CV joint boot torn. New CV joint installed. |
| 145700 mi C $225 |
replaced bad cv joint |
| 62000 mi US $120 |
Replaced passenger axle due to a tear in the CV boot. Self install |
| 112700 mi US $25 |
Torn cv boot. Cleaned joint and replaced boot. Diy |
| 106000 mi US $1200 |
both axels replaced due to worn/destroyed CV boots. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40920 mi C $250 |
Replace CV boot. |
| 63240 mi C $350 |
replace front axle |
| 77500 mi C $500 |
replace right axle |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 145700 mi $800 |
Couldn't press 3rd gear and rear. Gearbox replaced by my friend. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52000 mi | occasional hard shift under power. dealer documented but could not replicate. Didn't deny problem existed, just couldn't replicate. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 108000 mi US $300 |
outer CV boot torn - axle replaced |
| 58000 mi US $180 |
A leaking seal in the rear differential. |
| 61000 mi US $334 |
The car went in for its 60K mile service. They noticed a torn front CV boot and I had it replaced. There was also a burnt out driver's side fog light bulb that I had replaced. |
| 85700 mi US $113 |
Split CV boot was discovered by dealer. Elected not to pay them $220. Retired mechanic father in law replaced whole axle assembly for $113. |
| 103700 mi US $180 |
In looking over the gas tank issue, my father-in-law also noticed the outer left CV boot was tore. He replaced the whole axle assembly. |
| 49000 mi US $185 |
Right CV boot |
| 61000 mi US $350 |
Left CV boot |
| 118000 mi US $72 |
Torn right CV boot, replaced right CV driveshaft. |
| 58000 mi US $800 |
Replaced bad CV boot and re-lube. |
| 68100 mi US $675 |
While having new tires installed, mechanic noticed both front axles/CV joints needed replacement. 1st and 2nd replacement brand (Chinese)were not balanced properly (solid, not tubular). VW Orig parts installed. Aftermarket axles on VWs-NO! Also four new t While having new tires installed, mechanic noticed both front axles/CV joints needed replacement. 1st and 2nd replacement brand (Chinese)were not balanced properly (solid, not tubular). VW Orig parts installed. Aftermarket axles on VWs-NO! |
| 168180 mi C $120 |
CV boot torn, boot replaced. |
| 30000 mi US $273 |
Torn right outer cv boot. |
| 158500 mi US $150 |
Clicking Noise while turning to the right Replace right side CV Axle |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84500 mi | Passenger CV Joint Outer Boot ripped and needed replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $450 |
Axle replaced. |
| 119700 mi US $300 |
Had to replace both from axles.....it sucked. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $340 |
Drivers side CV boot torn and spewing grease; cost of replacing CV boot only equal to cost of installing rebuilt half-shaft. Shop installed half-shaft. |
| 144000 mi | Transmission suddenly leaked all fluid out while driving. Had car towed home and am attempting to sell; no longer interested in keeping it. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 185213 mi US $130 |
replace left front cv joint boot |
| 192000 mi US $208 |
replaced right front cv joint boot |
| 68500 mi US $525 |
Both CV joint boots were torn and were replaced. There may be damage to joint as there is still some noise. May mean axle will need to be replaced if noise gets worse. |
| 45000 mi US $510 |
During routine maintenance mechanic discovered right front CV boot cracked and leaking. CV boot replaced. |
| 49000 mi US $70 |
replaced both drive axles- bad cv joints right & left |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 188400 mi US $140 |
Grinding when shifting up into or down into 2nd gear. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
| 106000 mi US $800 |
Car started vibrating violently on highway, then started pulling sharply to the right. Eventually towed to shop and replaced both front axles. |
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