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2014 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 76 repairs.
2014 Volkswagen Passat engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 27280 mi | there was no heat coming out from passenger side vents. heating core replaced, covered by recall. |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi | Rear main seal was leaking. Seal was replaced with updated version and oil changed. |
| 60000 mi US $175 |
Coil pack #3 went bad. Caused car to miss upon heavy acceleration & triggered CEL. Replaced all four coil packs with OEM parts. Reset CEL using VCDS software. Problem solved. |
| 85000 mi US $2100 |
Timing chain replacement |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 56000 mi | Heater core clogged. Shows CEL with EGR Cooling System code. Common problem due to poor design. VW replaced for free after some convincing. |
| 45000 mi US $55 |
Bad heater core |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 110000 mi | Heater core. Covered under diesel fix extended warranty |
| 24000 mi | Check engine light on. Pump that injects AdBlue fluid into exhaust stream had failed. This technique used on diesel engines to reduce pollutants. |
| 31000 mi | Turbo Failed |
| 71000 mi US $120 |
Replaced heater core |
| Heater core | |
| 155000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced turbo |
| 20000 mi | One of the two electric cooling fans failed, disintegrating while vehicle was at highway speed. |
| 77000 mi | No heat passenger side. Heater core blocked due manufacturers defect. Vehicle was subject of VW repair program |
| 129200 mi US $2990 |
Engine Oil Cooler Failed causing both coolant and oil leak. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. |
| 159000 mi US $985 |
DEF pump failed and the car reported no restart in 200 miles. |
| 3900 mi | Replaced fuel tank. Couldn't fill the tank with fuel. It would immediately splash back. Something wrong with the crash protection check valves I believe. |
| 30000 mi | antifreeze smell, leak |
| 38000 mi | In addition to poor airflow issues. Dealer thinks heater core has failed. Car blows cold air and will not defrost. |
| 48000 mi | Heater core was defective from factory and was only allowing heated/cooled air to parts of the car. Defrost didn't work when it was cold. All work was done at no charge, even though warranty expired long ago. |
| 44000 mi | In tank fuel pump malfunctioned sending metal throughout fuel system. Replaced fuel pump, lines, injectors, lines, high pressue pump. |
| 11700 mi | VCDS diagnostic said: P040D 00, EGR Temperature Sensor 1,: Signal too High. 60pin ECM engine wiring harness replaced, as well as EGR1 sensor. |
| 12200 mi | Diesel fuel tank vent leaking. Fuel tank replaced. |
| 20000 mi | Very little heat to passenger foot well. Clogged heater core diagnosed. Heater core replaced. |
| 50400 mi | Code P203B00: AdBlue level sensor defective. AdBlue kit installed. |
2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34000 mi | Ignition Coil Bad |
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