| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1999 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
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 120 repairs.
1999 Volkswagen Passat brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1999 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 163000 mi US $500 |
brake sensor computer |
| 218000 mi US $300 |
rear break calipers were locked up and needed to be replaced. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 149000 mi US $170 |
ABS sensor broken; problem returned after about 3 weeks |
| 178000 mi | The ABS sometimes would randomly fire and then turn off for the rest of the trip, bad sensor; lived with until sold car. |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 126000 mi | The ABS control unit failed late last year, which is apparently not uncommon in this car. |
| 179000 mi | seized rotor |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 121400 mi US $900 |
ABS module replaced |
| 105000 mi US $118 |
ABS warning light on with audible alarm, brake light/oil pressure light flashing, braking characteristics different. Numerous reports of same problem on VWVortex pointing to Electronic Brake Control Module. Removed module, sent for rebuild. Electronic Brake Control Module was recieved after rebuild and installed. Repair successful! |
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 133920 mi | One of the Flexible Brake Hose has snapped away |
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