2007 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2007

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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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2007 Volkswagen Passat transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

96000 mi

US $272
Transmission 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

4853 mi Reported harsh transmission shifts. Result: "Operates to manufacturer's specifications". 
111000 mi

US $225
Torn CV boot on left driveshaft. Just replaced entire driveshaft assy. 
97000 mi

US $182
CV joint boots all 4 busted 
5000 mi Transmission valve problem resulting in abrupt shifting - repaired under warranty 
84360 mi

C $750
The CV boots on the car needed replacement due to cracking. Completely expected at 152,000KM. 
124200 mi

US $1000
cv boot replacement 
160600 mi

US $2500
Transmission Valve Body and Water Pump 
36000 mi @37545 Miles Süds in Bloomington, IL installed the Transmission Valve Body according to Technical Bulletin 2012810. They also FLASHed the Transmission Software update. So far the Transmission works fine and seems a bit smoother than before. 
77000 mi

US $100
cv boot replaced,was split 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

73600 mi Valve body replaced 
160000 mi

US $1000
replaced right front axle - which was failing 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

112000 mi

US $1200
Transmission failed. Would not engage into gear and would grind when trying to put it in park due to bad valve body. Cost represents self-found $600 used transmission and $600 for tree shade labor... quite the deal as shops wanted $3k-%5 
83000 mi

US $300
Crack in CV boot 
188000 mi

US $1400
Other repairs included replace both drive shaft,  
99600 mi

US $816
R side inner/outer CV boot defective; L inner CV boot replaced 
48000 mi

US $700
Cracked CV boots replaced 
144300 mi

US $520
Leaky CV boot 
60300 mi My automatic transmission was getting stuck in 3rd gear. VW Dealer replaced with entirely new transmission at request of VW-USA & extended my warranty an extra 12 months. 
82700 mi

US $1800
Front CV joints replaces 
40000 mi Torque converter had to be replaced. Low rpm shudder under light load while converter was trying to lock. 
128700 mi

US $150
CV boot torn, replaced entire CV axlfe. 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

79000 mi

US $350
Outer CV joint boot torn, chose to replace entire axle rather than take a chance on later joint failure due to salt/sand intrusion. 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

66960 mi

A $1600
Parking Brake Switch Failed 
95480 mi

A $1200
Replaced Front CV Boots 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat Transmission Problems

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