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2007 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 538 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Passat body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27600 mi | power sunroof doesn't open close properly |
| 5500 mi | Severe rattling dash and clicking sound from body - faulty body welds, never repaired |
| 39000 mi | Also rattled like an old Ford Pinto. |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Replaced melted taillight. LED taillight literally melted in place. Dealer had never seen this particular problem before. I replaced myself. |
| 14213 mi | Return for roof rack repair. Correction: Left rear trim end replaced. Low tone horn faulty. Correction: Replace CPU Flash "OY" applicable but not received at dealer yet. Correction: Return at later date for flash "OY" |
| 23440 mi | Passenger sunvisor light not working. Correction: Order new sunvisor Harsh 1-2 shift and 5-4 shift in transmission Correction: Transmission flash #253038 completed |
| 24134 mi | Return for sunvisor replacement. Correction: Sunvisor replaced. Check harsh 1-2 shift. Correction: Reset transmission into basic setting |
| 24947 mi | Water leak front passenger floor (frozen puddle discovered in car after 1 week vacation). Correction: Replace door seal Sunroof buzzing - sunshade appears out of alignment. Correction: Refit right side sunshade clip. |
| 34252 mi | Headline loose front left side - Replaced headliner. Lock plate installed for groaning tailgate. Harsh 1-2 shift continues - no solution. |
| 128000 mi US $15 |
Rust on left front wheel well. |
| 36000 mi | The Rear Lift Gate has been malfunctioning for the last week or so. It goes up mostly OK but it doesn’t close like normal…it sometimes stops ~1/2 way down. Pressing the close button again doesn’t help much either. Email 010508: fixed by cleaning seal Cleaned liftgate seal. |
| 4340 mi | rattles in dash, B pillar and trunk |
| 19840 mi | Anchor for partition of trunk broken from previous repair for rattle. |
| 22320 mi | Another broken anchor of rear partition between cabin and trunk. |
| 32860 mi $15 |
The anchor for partition between cabin and trunk fell off (it is a wagon) |
| 78120 mi $250 |
The cupholder at the console was replaced |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 511 mi US $900 |
replace driver and passenger front wheel hub |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Plastic cover beneath engine loose because dealer failed to tighten screws that secure it. Second dealer replaced and tightened screws, original dealer paid for the work. |
| 79000 mi | Panel over the driver's side wheel rusted. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $300 |
Water Intrusion. Passenger side plenum drain area in engine bay became clogged with debris. Result is that water collects in blower motor and creates a sloshing sound. Diagnosis and fix required partially dismantling the dash. |
| 126000 mi | Paint on the left front wheel arch bubbled above the left front wheel. Replaced left front fender under corrosion warranty. |
| 35000 mi | Fixed rattle, it was a warped diffuser on top of the dashboard, causing both seats and entire dashboard to be removed. Took three weeks. |
| 36000 mi US $5 |
Rear seat overhead interior light cluster continually falling out of ceiling. Fixed in home garage by owner with glue the first time. Several months later the light fell out again and some epoxy was used by owner. Successful repair at this point. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71300 mi | software update on the radio and replaced sunroof switch. |
| 15000 mi | Front panel rattle, never fixed. |
| 10000 mi US $120 |
Fixed dash rattle. |
| 49000 mi | New sensor installed. Also regular maintenance. ATF changed. |
| 65000 mi | door molding(bottom) came loose |
| 69000 mi | The carpet tore and would be expensive to replace. |
| 85000 mi | Plastic piece that covers the seat track kept coming off, exposed the edge of the carpet which then ripped when I got in and out. Plastic on the other side also came off, carpet would have ripped if used much. Never fixed as could only replace, expensive. |
| 2000 mi | Trunk was badly misaligned with body of car and required hinges to be unscrewed and aligned. Squeak from passenger side of dashboard, can be quieted by pressing on dash. Dealership lubed glovebox hinges, which did not fix the problem. |
| 3000 mi | Squeak from passenger side of dashboard, can be quieted by pressing on dash. Dealer attempted to repair with foam tape, but the squeak has now moved to the adjacent trim panel around radio. Problem has been changed but not fixed. |
| 49000 mi | Front left turn signal housing tab broke, and housing fell out of place. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 1000 mi | rattles in the dash |
| 3000 mi | rattling dash fixed |
| rattles | |
| rattles | |
| rattles |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 10540 mi | Extreme rattles in driver side b-pillar |
| 18600 mi | This problem was resolved |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 6000 mi | rattles in b pillar and dash |
| 9000 mi | Squeeks and rattles that local VW dealer claims they could not reproduce. Will report them again next time it goes in. |
| 9000 mi US $150 |
Misc Squeeks and rattles. Dealership keeps telling me they can't duplicate. This time they found one and fixed. Although car still squeeks and rattles all of the time. Chipping occuring all around front of car. Body shops identified as paint didn't adhere to primer properly. Dealership will not warranty vehicle and VW rep tells me it is not covered but they will repaint hood only out of gratitude for my purchase of 4 |
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