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2013 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 232 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (84%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 2000 mi | seats are very uncomfortable,too hard, on long trips your legs will go to sleep |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 16000 mi | passenger side rear seat release cable would not allow rear seat to fold down |
| 61300 mi US $25 |
Interior trunk damper strut bracket had come detached (broken welds) from the chasis where it was attached.rnrnVolkswagen of America agreed to pay 75% of costs to repair, with car already out of warranty. |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 163087 mi US $65 |
Weld left strut for trunk lid to pop open |
| 20000 mi | Rear passenger door handle locking mechanism broke. Part was replaced. |
| 1240 mi C $90 |
chip and several minor nick on Windshield. The chip was a road hazard but it seem that the windshield is week |
| 2000 mi | Replaced Radio Navigation |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Bottom protective spoiler/pan underneath engine came loose and was dragging on the road. The estimate to replace the pan was $850. I had the part removed from the vehicle. |
| 20100 mi | Driver's door latch stuck due to moisture. |
| 62000 mi | The drivers side door freezes and will not open with temperatures below 32. Service Bulletin No.: TT-57-14-01 |
| 70700 mi | Rear passenger window would not roll back up. |
| 56700 mi US $450 |
Driver door handle and lock freezes in cold weather stopping the door from unlocking or opening if unlocked |
| 20000 mi | the passenger side mirror was collecting water. |
| 22000 mi US $150 |
rear underbody wind noise due to flapping body part. Was missing bolts, probably due to backing over something; were replaced |
| 13500 mi | Driver door binding/squeaky on opening. Dealer replaced hinge assembly. |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi | Front splash shield detached and was destroyed while driving on highway. I removed it myself. I'll have a new one installed later. |
| 57000 mi | The auto door lock would lock all doors EXCEPT the drivers side front. Also, the rear drivers door would not open from the inside (worked fine from the outside). Dealer fixed both problems under my warranty. |
| 17000 mi | drivers side door lock frozen in cold weather. Door would not open, had to enter exist from passenger side for 2 days. Dealer replaced lock and cable mechanism after reviewing TSB. No charge for repair. |
| 28000 mi | Driver door latch intermittently would not work. |
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