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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%)

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2014 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

41000 mi

US $220
Replace front sway bar links 
56000 mi

US $300
Front Sway bars replaced 
92000 mi

US $500
Tie-rod ends 
3000 mi The original front springs are do not fit on the strut causing noises every time i hit a bump. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

7720 mi Strong steering wheel vibration leading to really rough ride. Road force balancing, replaced Hankook tires with Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS, changed stock springs to H/R stiffer springs (resulting in 1" drop).  
12400 mi Clicking from turning wheels to extreme left or right. Dealer could not duplicate until 5th day holding the car. Identified when parking. Replacing strut mounts fixed problem. 
20460 mi Road noise and vibration 
24800 mi Car pulling hard left. Changed suspension parts, alignment 
26900 mi Strong vibration in wheel, still pulling left. Re alignment to adjust camber. At the time changed to winters. Problem currently exists with winters installed 
38420 mi Removed entire suspension system, Clutch, flywheel, tie rods, sway bars, steering system and replaced with all new parts. No significant improvement. 
58000 mi

US $375
Sway bar end links replaced, alignment and state inspection. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

79200 mi

US $50
Replaced control arm. 
55800 mi

C $350
Maintenance , oil change, wheel alignment, and wiper blades 
1700 mi Clunking noise when making left turn over a dip at low speed. Dealer said a tie-rod nut was installed incorrectly at factory. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

50000 mi

US $410
Sway bar links replaced as it made some rattling noise on left side. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat Suspension Problems

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