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2008 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
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 376 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Passat transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 9920 mi | Jerky on moving off. Surging at low speeds. They acknowledge, but don't know how to fix. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $280 |
replaced left side inner cv boot |
| 46334 mi | Replaced right front wheel bearing (warranty) |
| 89300 mi US $500 |
Outer cv boots torn. |
| 97800 mi US $4800 |
Valve body bad and replaced, transmission rebuild kit needed. |
| 108000 mi US $400 |
CV joint causing vibration and shaking. |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Trans body valve replaced under warranty |
| 168000 mi US $600 |
Replaced drive axel |
| 170000 mi US $350 |
Right axle replaced |
| 79361 mi US $425 |
Front left boot had a rip, was replaced. |
| 105000 mi US $900 |
Rear main seal leaking; had to be replaced. |
| 110000 mi | Front axles needed replaced. Front-end started to feel noticeably loose. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 111000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced clutch and throwout bearing. Clutch engaging late, bearing noisy. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 4960 mi $500 |
Clutch stopped working while driving. Some hydraulic part failed. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | The transmission shudders in the morning when backing out garage. Shop said if they fix it and I complain VW will not pay, dealer has too. Thank goodness I leased it, turned it in april 10th and will never buy again. VW did not care. |
| 89280 mi C $1050 |
Replaced left hand universal joint |
| 105400 mi C $600 |
Transmission oil cooler & hoses replaced |
| 23000 mi | The valve body for the automatic transmission was replaced. Also the transmission control unit was flashed with new software. |
| 58500 mi US $800 |
transmission pan gasket leak |
| 67400 mi US $600 |
transmission case had a leak had to replace entire transmission |
| 89000 mi US $460 |
REPLACED LEFT FRONT INNER CV BOOT AND DID ALIGNMENT |
| 102100 mi US $240 |
Drivers side inner axle boot was torn and leaking grease. Dealer pulled axle, replaced boot and installed axle |
| 134000 mi US $260 |
Replaced left side inner cv boot. |
| 95000 mi US $1390 |
notice oil drips on driveway. 2 days before service schedule transmission started to slip. trans cooler lines leaking, a hole is on of them. replace both lines |
| 62000 mi C $200 |
Repack CV joint, front left |
| 83360 mi C $500 |
Left CV joint replaced. |
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