2001 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2001

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2001 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2001 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (50%)

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

60000 mi

US $16
Blown fuse for security system prevented starting, as well as windows, mirrors, sunroof from operating. Required replacement of defective mirror control to prevent recurrence of fuse blow. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

37000 mi Air conditioner intermittently not blowing cold air After ordering the part, they were unable to replicate the issue. No work done. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

153000 mi

US $400
Bad oil sensor was triggering low oil pressure warning 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

80000 mi

US $850
Air not too cold. Fluid low. Topped up and monitor for leak. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $250
Dead battery. Replaced after 3 years. 
81000 mi

US $275
Had it in to replace a headlight, turns out the entire housing had to be replaced as well because the seal melted - supposedly due to Texas heat. Replaced both. It's kept in a garage so material defects are a better explanation. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

155000 mi

US $15
Mirror switch broke Window switch intermittently working. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Electrical Problems

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