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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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 32 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
| 90000 mi US $455 |
LR Parking brake motor burned out. Dealer wants $860 for repair. Local garage did it for $455. Dealer wanted $475 for the part alone! |
| 49999 mi | update - no cost issues at all - performed oil change and standard service (at dealers) - Warranty replacement of Parking Brake switch plus warranty replacement of rear lift gate module. Still have original tires and original brakes. |
| 13459 mi | Recall P7 (VW) Correction: Install brake vacuum line |
| 145000 mi US $1500 |
LR electric parking brake motor failed, luckily in the non-activated position. Car could roll freely, but produced multiple warning lights and a warning chime over 3mph. Replaced both parking brake motors as a precaution, which is a dealer-only new part. |
| 90000 mi | ABS Warning light came on. Issue was repaired as followup to a recall previously performed. |
| 104000 mi US $50 |
EPB emergency parking brake switch failed. car was immobilized at home in garage w/brake fully engaged, no way to over ride or reset. ordered epb dashswitch, replaced it, problem was solved. |
| 29140 mi $2000 |
Abs pump replaced |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 76000 mi £250 |
Electronic parking brake stuck on. Calipers seized. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 78740 mi C $200 |
parking brake motor seized |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 119200 mi US $700 |
Right Rear Caliper Exploded. I was able to drive to the dealership using my brakes minimally. |
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
paid 1500 to replace brake controller and rewire the wires from right rear caliper to brake controller which was leaking brake fluid *into* the brake controller |
| 137000 mi US $770 |
Left Rear Caliper failed, and was then replaced. |
| 61300 mi US $129 |
Parking brake fault light. Required software update. |
| 62000 mi | Brake light, parking brake light, ESP, ASL lights came on. Also wouldn't shift out of 3rd gear. |
| 63000 mi US $100 |
Last problem re-occurred after 1 week. Multiple warning lights. VW suggested replacing ABS but not sure that's the problem. So far OK after a week and a half. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15500 mi | Received message "Parking brake fault." Took it in. Replaced parking brake switch under warranty. |
| 34000 mi | Electronic parking brake would not disengage, rendering car undrivable. Switch replaced under warranty. Took 3 days to get part. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 21080 mi | Electronic handbrake failure. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | Parking brake switch would not operate. Malfunction light on dash turned on. Bad parking brake switch was replaced under warranty. |
| 2000 mi | Brake pedal goes to floor with moderate pedal pressure. |
| 52000 mi US $80 |
Electronic Parking Brake failed, car not drivable. Car electronic full reset and reflash fixed it, but problem returned a week later. Next fix attempt is to replace EBP module (several hundred $). |
| 82700 mi US $1800 |
Master Cylinder went out. |
| 94900 mi US $62 |
Ebrake switch malfunction |
| 79360 mi C $185 |
Emergency brake seized |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 27000 mi | Faulty parking brake switch. Dealer diagnosed and repaired under warranty. I dropped off car before work, was ready at lunch |
| 15000 mi | parking brake will not disengage replaced switch for parking brake |
| 31000 mi | Park brake would not release. Park brake ingauge/release actuator motor replaced on passenger side. |
| 33480 mi | Electronic parking brake failure, driver side actuator replaced. |
| 41000 mi | Dashboard switch for electric parking / emergency brake failed and needed replacement |
| 53000 mi US $185 |
Electronic parking brake malfunction light and warning tone came on. Took to dealer, who diagnosed a malfunctioning parking brake motor/actuator. Dealer replaced with manufacturer assistance of 80 percent of repair cost. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 53140 mi | Electric Park Brakes fails often. Software Updated. |
| 57040 mi | Electric parking brake failed. Required computer reset. |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27000 mi | Replaced defective ABS unit. Replaced faulty brake pressure sensor 1. |
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