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2009 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (59%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (3%)
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 175 repairs.
2009 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 9000 mi | The steering wheel controls for the Bluetooth did not work - apparently an incorrect part was originally installed. A new part was installed and the system now works as it should. |
| 28000 mi | Radio replacement due to sat problem. |
| 71000 mi US $415 |
Auto door lock mechanism failed in rear passanger door. |
| 96000 mi US $590 |
Replaced failing interior blower fan and rheostat |
| 59520 mi C $160 |
electric pump in the windshield washer bottle failed. |
| 60140 mi C $220 |
Warning light on for return of gas vapours to intake manifold - faulty light! Ironic that that the warning light is faulty more often that the item it indicates - and costs more. |
| 64540 mi C $190 |
electric control for driver seat - to recline and raise seat stopped. Easily removed trim and 3 screws hold this part. But 190.00! They say it's elec + switch + German. I say for that price it should last longer. New switch works fine. |
| 73960 mi C $575 |
HVAC blower motor bearing failure - unable to source non VW part for this model - please note that dealer also recommended changing an additional electrical control along with the blower motor. Cost would be 575+190= $765 plus tx !!! |
| 27000 mi US $27 |
Radio volume was higher upon car restart; Radio volume was extremely high after mute / un-mute cycle. |
| 40000 mi | Defog not working; no air flow to windshield HVAC mode switch was very hard to turn; This is a followup to the defog repair; Tech did not have a cable properly seated. |
| 74000 mi US $850 |
Alternator light came on; dealer said alternator was bad and replaced it. They did not have one in stock or in the metro area. Took four days to get one. |
| 131100 mi US $500 |
Car would not start if it sat for >5 days, no lights on the dash. Gel battery had a bad cell, possible related to prior issue draining battery |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 155 mi | Rear hatch electrical short fixed by dealership |
| 73160 mi C $100 |
Heater blower seized. Replaced. |
| 79360 mi C $550 |
rear hatch power striker replaced |
| 97030 mi C $580 |
Suction line between compressor and condenser leak in aluminum line. Had been intermittent previous summer, went away after recharge. Seemed to be exacerbated by running defrost on hot with AC on to clear windows. 1 hour after recharging and running with hot snd AC i had depleted the r134a. |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 133300 mi | THe seatbelt sensor in the drivers seat belt stopped working, resulting in the seat belt warning going off all the time. |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 28000 mi US $50 |
Seat lumbar support motor failed and was replaced |
| 97000 mi US $35 |
ac air filter cover was missing |
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
Had to replace fan for the AC/heat |
| 87300 mi US $300 |
Car would not start. Display said Airbag failure do not drive. Had towed to shop, $130 for diagnostics. No fault found for airbag failure, just battery. Replaced battery after initial 3 yr old battery failed to charge. |
| 90000 mi US $30 |
Replaced right parking light. About 20 min as had to pull back cover of wheel well to remove and difficult access. Also replaced right turn signal much easier. |
| 92000 mi US $99 |
Electronic parking brake failure light Came on after pressing switch twice quickly. I have hand ailments so sometimes finger tips numb. Wasn’t sure I applied enough pressure to release and didn’t hear brake release so pressed a second time-light came on. Disc battery to see if would clear didn’t. Dealer charged $ 99 to clear |
| 64000 mi US $35 |
Needed headlight replaced. The owners manual emphasized the dangers of doing it yourself so I brought it to my usual repair shop. |
| 32000 mi US $100 |
Passenger side airbag sensor failure produced airbag warning light on the dashboard |
| Parking brake sensor control module replaced. Dash light on but brake still worked. |
| 15000 mi | Airbag sensor failed. |
| 57000 mi US $500 |
Recharged frion, includes purple dyed to detect leak in AC system |
| 111000 mi | dead battery - replaced for $160 |
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