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2004 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (55%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Volkswagen Passat brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

46000 mi

US $500
 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

140000 mi

US $526
Brake light on. Replaced Brake pads and hoses. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

778 mi Replaced brake rotors due to warping and vibration. Replaced brake switch which caused reverse lights and right side mirror to activate. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $250
Replaced brake pads & rotors, all 4 wheels due to pulsation when stopping. While doing this repair, found severely cracked front brake hoses, replaced with stainless hoses, changed brake fluid, pressure bled system.. 
78000 mi

US $850
ESP light came on display.  

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

130000 mi

US $80
Right rear caliper was leaking. Replaced caliper. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

33063 mi Replacement brake light switch failed - replaced again under warranty 
177500 mi

US $130
Right rear brake caliper was stuck. I had to replace the brake bracket. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

55000 mi

US $370
Brakes became ineffective without pumping of pedal multiple times. Master cylinder failed. 
182000 mi

US $570
Replaced master cylinder, Replaced brake hose (3U0611707), and front brake lines Replaced Brake Fluid 
51000 mi

US $250
multiple times multiple shops denied there was a braking problem. Caused accident. Will not do hard braking, as if grease were on rotors. Pads & rotors like new, but repl anyway. Port Valve, then ABS replaced. Each helped some.  Cleaned & properly reinstalled Lt rear speed sensor. I was told that sometime in the past, the rear wheel was removed, and in the process, pulled loose the speed sensor. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat Brake Problems

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