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2005 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 321 repairs.
2005 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (37%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102920 mi C $850 |
tie rods beginning to show wear |
| 172220 mi C $300 |
Renewed control arms, passengers side. |
| 187240 mi C $700 |
I replaced shocks (4) and strut bearings |
| 204600 mi C $1000 |
Rebuilt front suspension |
| 213280 mi C $688 |
noisy suspension. replaced 2 upper control arms, and link kit. |
| 98982 mi C $351 |
Replaced Left Outer CV Joint Boot & outer CV joint. Rubber boot had separated at seam & allowed road salt into CV joint. Joint bearing surfaces and ball bearings had deteriorated and made noises at left turns while accelerating. |
| 133920 mi C $293 |
CV Driveshaft (passenger side) replaced |
| 139500 mi C $249 |
CV Driveshaft - driver side replaced |
| 155605 mi C $316 |
Suspension work: rear control arm replaced (with ball joint) |
| 270000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced original shock absorbers (which had lasted nearly 12 years and over 250000 miles!) with Koni Orange shock absorbers. Also replaced front springs because they looked like they make crack soon. |
| 273000 mi US $993 |
Replace front control arms |
| 210800 mi C $805 |
and wheel bearing |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100440 mi C $260 |
Discovered during last maintenance. Was noisy for some time – parts not in stock. $330 parts and labor, $70 for installing winter tires. Right Front Outside Suspension Boot replaced. $260 |
| 99200 mi C $500 |
Front ball joints. |
| 99820 mi C $325 |
Noticed during routine maintenance that a CV joint boot was split. Investigation showed that the CV joint was worn, clicking and needed to be repaired. Part ordered, replaced in subsequent visit on 01 Oct. |
| 107260 mi C $600 |
4 front ball joints clunking and needing replacement. Deferred to later to fit in budget later. |
| 112220 mi C $3200 |
Replaced suspension arms. |
| 123380 mi C $875 |
Steering failure. Leaking seals on steering rack, could not retain power steering fluid. Replace steering rack with remanufactured unit. |
| 152920 mi | Power steering leak |
| 165540 mi | Slightly leaking power steering hose |
| 167480 mi C $480 |
Slow loss of power steering fluid. Replaced power steering pump and hose. |
| 86000 mi US $700 |
cv joint boots split and joints dry cv joints replaced |
| 70000 mi US $650 |
Replaced driver CV boot and axle. |
| 75000 mi US $100 |
Replaced CV boot on passenger side. |
| 88000 mi | Sagging right rear suspension when sold. |
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