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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%)
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Chart based on 376 repairs.
2008 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 8000 mi | Shimmy at any speed, vibration in the car. |
| 16000 mi | Front Passenger Wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| 3000 mi | Noise from steering when cold out until car warms up. Steering gear replaced. Required partial removal of front sub-frame, so front and rear axles were realigned. |
| 85000 mi | During maintenance I was told that there is dry-rot in the ???. That is what causes the clonking noise when I drove over potholes. |
| 113000 mi US $250 |
Replaced sway bar end links. They were making noises. |
| 62560 mi C $100 |
Sway bar link |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $40 |
Replace Front Stabilizer Bar End Links |
| 119000 mi US $500 |
Replace front control arm bushings. |
| 123000 mi US $975 |
Replace front sway bar bushings and end links. |
| 32000 mi | Steering column TSB |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53000 mi | Knocking in front end going over bumps and turning. Parts replaced were: Steering rack Drivers side ball joint Drivers side sway bar link |
| 37000 mi US $65 |
banging noise in suspension - dealership stated bolts had come loose. sound remained. car sold. |
| 62000 mi C $1400 |
Damaged rear wheel bearing, both sides. |
| 44000 mi | The bearing that operates that steering rack had an unusual amount of play/was loose, causing damage on both sides. Dealer replaced entire steering rack under warranty. |
| 54200 mi | The front suspension bushings had worn prematurely, causing a loud squeaking noise on bumps. The problem is common for this generation Passat. Replaced free of change under CPO extended warranty |
| 35300 mi US $400 |
new, heavier shocks installed, due to bad local road conditions in desert areas |
| 30000 mi | replaced bushings |
| 89280 mi C $1050 |
Replace both front suspension strut assemblies |
| 110360 mi C $175 |
suspension link bars replaced, front and rear (curbside) Suspension link replaced front street side |
| 25000 mi | creaky control arm bushings |
| 48000 mi | replace creaking lower control arm bushings. |
| 54300 mi US $233 |
right front control arm bushing was found to be bad |
| 67400 mi US $600 |
changed struts |
| 24000 mi | Suspension rattles, clicks but nothing found. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 27900 mi | Discovered wear and tear of front suspension link arms during 45,000km scheduled servicing. Part replaced under warranty. |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi £70 |
Snapped front suspension spring |
| 93000 mi | Snapped front spring Spring came loose, reinstalled |
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