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2017 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (57%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 14 repairs.
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2017 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2021

29000 mi
Touchscreen didn't respond to touch. Head unit was replaced. 
Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022

94500 mi

US $420
Camshaft position sensor was causing cold engine misfires. No problems since the repair 
Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

47000 mi

US $1200
Accuators for right vents not working Parts replaced tie-rod right side and bushings 
Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

41000 mi

US $25
Driver side seat back switch failed. Replaced under certified warrenty 
Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

10000 mi
Wind noise driver door 
Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States
Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
Mar 2018

5000 mi
Adaptive cruise alignment 
Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

10000 mi
Radio/navy system display would flicker for about 10 minutes after first start of the day. Also, would not switch from night to day display. VW was contacted, a software update was performed. Dealer could not recreate problem after repair. The flickering seems to be corrected, but the display still will not switch from night to day at times. I think the radio/nav head is at fault. Still working with dealer and VW for resolution. This issue is tough due to the intermittent nature. 
Apr 2018

36000 mi
Nav system screen flicker reported in spring 2017 now fixed by replacing radio unit 
Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States
Mar 2017 - Sep 2019
Jun 2017

2700 mi
Car would not start. Battery fine. Towing company damaged battery, ground cable and front tire while towing car. 
Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

34000 mi
Replaced front left strut and mount due to rattling noise over moderately rough roads. Noise is still present. 
Volkswagen Passat in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Apr 2021
Jul 2017

70 mi
Rotors were warped from the factory and needed all four replaced. 
Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

5000 mi
replaced control module part had to come from Germany 
Jun 2017

9000 mi
seat control module 

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2017 Volkswagen Passat Repair Histories

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