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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (44%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (6%)

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

66000 mi

US $30
replaced tie rod ends -- just under an hour per side 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

95000 mi

US $230
replaced right front control arm because of bad ball joint. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

125000 mi

US $200
Tie-rod end was worn and needed replacement 
133580 mi

C $650
Replaced control arm 
136480 mi

C $550
replaced both sides front tie rods. Drivers had to be replaced. Passenger was good for 50k more only. 
128000 mi

US $2200
Replaced all suspension parts, windshield, egr 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

156000 mi

US $530
Replaced front and rear shocks 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

73000 mi

US $350
Play in ball joints. Wheel bearing going bad. 
80000 mi

US $850
Control arm bushing worn. Replace. 
78000 mi

US $575
Upper control arms, front right side. 
79000 mi

US $554
New rear shocks. 
83000 mi

US $750
Tie rod ends replaces, front lower right control arms replaced. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

81000 mi

US $275
Also dealer wanted to replace the front control arm lubrication bushings due to deterioration for a mere $1300. We passed on that. 
91000 mi

US $2000
Leaking transmission fluid and bushings resulted in mis-alignment of tie rods which pulled the tires inward. Had to replace tires as well as a result (not included in the total cost) Total including tires, oil change, etc was $2,500 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

116000 mi

US $490
Tie rod ends replaced $490.00 1 hour extra labor charged due to rusted frozen parts Also 4 wheel alignment ($150) 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

5-cylinder manual 2WD

68000 mi

£200
Replace springs and check shock absorbers 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Suspension Problems

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