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2008 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (44%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 376 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Passat body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (6%)
< $100 (89%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $300 |
Headliner coming undone. |
| 20000 mi | Coin tray rattles on rough roads. Dealer claims they could not reproduce after removing my coins from it. I continue to hear rattles. |
| 48000 mi | Drivers side sunvisor replaced |
| 74200 mi US $1500 |
Replaced sunroof switch |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 150 mi | Rear window shade hook fell out. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 85000 mi US $15 |
Right rear sunroof drain became clogged, causing water in passenger footwells. Removed interior parts to dry out wet areas, removed rear fender liners to expose rear sunroof drain exits, cleared obstructions, reassembled. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1000 mi | Repair Rattling Sunroof |
| 236000 mi | Rust perforation on doors around trim and quarter panel |
| 2000 mi | wood dash trim cracked/ replaced. Rear sunshade clip cracked/replaced. |
| 43300 mi | sunroof would go up/down while driving. after excorcisim failed. dealer installed new switch under warrenty |
| 620 mi | Wind noise from driver's window seal above 70 km/h. New seal ordered. |
| 1240 mi | New seal installed. |
| 33480 mi | Paint peeling off front curbside fender. At sheetmetal bend near tire. Fender repainted. |
| 88080 mi | paint peeling off on main exterior panels with surface corrosion. rear lh fender replaced, cost to repair higher than replacement |
| 7000 mi | Missing sun shade clip for rear passenger window |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17200 mi | Rear window sunshade broke. Clip in right side guide rail broke when owner operating sunshade. May have been caused by owner error. Dealer repaired when car brought in for routine 15,000 mile maintenance. No charge for repair. Done under warranty. |
| 39000 mi | Mechanic damaged hood of car while replacing headlight. Tried to repair hood twice. Both times the repair was unacceptable. Finally replaced hood. Although dealer gave me a loaner, total time was 5 weeks, and four trips to the service dept. |
| 21000 mi | Rear window shade bracket replaced, |
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