| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2015 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (13%)
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 53 repairs.
2015 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 53320 mi C $1100 |
Required new vent motors for windshield defrost |
| 41000 mi US $300 |
Replaced nosiy blower motor. |
| 30000 mi | Ac stopped working. Electrical switch replacement |
| 33000 mi | Right rear turn signal bulb housing was loose causing non-operational turn signal. Housing/wiring/bulb replaced |
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 49600 mi | Cabin blower making a squeaking noise when cold. |
| 80600 mi C $100 |
Rear passenger door was reporting that it was open, even when closed. VW had to replace the passenger rear door handle. |
| 145080 mi C $1500 |
Alternator failed and was replaced. Part was on back-order from Germany and took several weeks to arrive. Dealer provided demo car at no cost for the entire duration of the repair. |
| 145080 mi C $1500 |
Alternator failed. |
| 3300 mi | Car lost programming. Had to be towed to dealer. Reprogramming fixed problem. |
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 24500 mi | Radio would not load |
| 14100 mi | Check Engine Light was illuminated. Code scan did not find any faults, System was reset, and light went out. |
| 9000 mi | This was a "new" 2015 TDI purchased in 2017. Battery should have been replaced before delivery along with fluids, tires, etc as part of the TDI program. But the battery went bad at 9000 miles and I suspect the original battery was not replaced before delivery. |
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