1999 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 1999

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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%)

Chart based on 120 repairs.
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1999 Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 5 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

151000 mi

US $1000
replace washer tank 
139000 mi

US $97
I thought it needed new bearings because of the humming from the front tires, the repair shop rotated the tires and the problem was fixed. While there they changed my oil 

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1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

126000 mi

US $2400
Hood latch inop Drain plug removed in the accessory section at rear of engine compartment. It would flood and not drain.  

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1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

150040 mi

C $120
Window had frozen shut then when weather warmed up window fell into bottom of door panel. Had to reattach the vice like grips of the window mechanism.  
89000 mi

US $1
window regulator pin fell out. replaced the pin ($1 part) 

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1999 Volkswagen Passat Other Problems

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