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Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 4188 repairs.
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Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 216 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

41000 mi

US $25
Driver side seat back switch failed. Replaced under certified warrenty 

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2016 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

5000 mi Sunroof would not close all the way, dealer performed "Basic Settings", problem corrected. 
29000 mi Fuel door was getting stuck in closed position. Dealer adjusted 

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2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

9700 mi Groaning sound from the driver window when it comes up. 
47000 mi

US $572
My door latch was frozen. I was charged 220 dollars for the VW latch and 300 dollars labor, which included a diagnostic fee. The problem has happened twice since the car was repaired. I have not returned to the shop for any follow-up. 
15600 mi

US $70
Persistent high-speed vibration. Replaced all 4 tires as it was determined that one or more tires were internally damaged and causing the vibration. The new tires did not solve the problem. Following the purchase of new tires, the wheel vibration persisted. Car was taken to a VW dealer for RFV tire balance. Dealer phase matched tires and wheels in attempt to fix vibration. 

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2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

2000 mi Windshield cracked from base and extended across drivers side; believed to be manufacturing-related; NOT due to rock / chip -- dealer agreed and replaced the windshield under warranty (1,000 miles on odometer) 

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2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

47000 mi Rear seat would not release to fold down after pulling trunk release. They replaced the release mechanism. 
19200 mi Door would not open 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

8000 mi Drivers door hinge was sticking and not opening easily. 

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2014 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

53000 mi

US $450
Rear seat belt 

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2013 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

2000 mi seats are very uncomfortable,too hard, on long trips your legs will go to sleep 

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2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
16000 mi passenger side rear seat release cable would not allow rear seat to fold down 

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2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

20000 mi the passenger side mirror was collecting water. 
45800 mi

US $450
Driver door handle and lock freezes in cold weather stopping the door from unlocking or opening if unlocked 
62000 mi The drivers side door freezes and will not open with temperatures below 32. Service Bulletin No.: TT-57-14-01 
96500 mi Rear passenger window would not roll back up. 
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. 
22000 mi

US $150
rear underbody wind noise due to flapping body part. Was missing bolts, probably due to backing over something; were replaced 
20100 mi Driver's door latch stuck due to moisture. 
13500 mi Driver door binding/squeaky on opening. Dealer replaced hinge assembly. 
2000 mi Replaced Radio Navigation 
163087 mi

US $65
Weld left strut for trunk lid to pop open 
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 
20000 mi Rear passenger door handle locking mechanism broke. Part was replaced. 

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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. 
28000 mi Driver door latch intermittently would not work. 
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. 

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

16700 mi Driver door lock latch stuck, could not lock/unlock electrically. Lock mechanism replaced under warranty. 
11000 mi Homelink, the three-way remote system on the driver's visor used to open garage doors, fell off and onto me in intense traffic, at night, at 70 mph. Scary and horribly distracting.took two visits to repair because parts had to be ordered. 
24800 mi trunk strut weld failed 
10000 mi Seat discomfort 
15680 mi gas release lid not closing properly. under warranty 
31040 mi Drivers door locking mechanism would not unlock when below freezing. Had to go through passenger door. Couldn't even unlock drivers door from inside. It warmed up a couple of days later, and was fine. 
33702 mi Dealer replaced failed Ad-Blue tank heater. 
87000 mi Locking Lug Nuts cannot be removed. Dealer was unable to remove three of the factory locking lug nuts. Damaged three VW keys. Dealer estimate to drill out the locking lugs is $100.00 per wheel. Contacted VW of North America. 
87000 mi A dealership in a nearby community had the vehicle for one week, was unable to remove the factory locking lug nuts. 

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

6700 mi the problem was with the gasoline cap door, which wouldn't open on account of a failed actuator. 
44000 mi Check Engine Light came on. Brought it to the dealer, was told software needed to be updated. They completed the software update and the light went out. 
3000 mi Noticed an oily substance running along the right side in the passenger foot well. Dealer indicated it was production grease that got heated and melted from the ascent light located in the foot well. 
36000 mi During cold weather phase it was impossible to open the driver's door. This turned out to be more serious than simply a frozen door lock - the lock was actually broken.The interior door handle was "inoperative" as well.The door was "dead&# 
59300 mi

US $150
Power window - right passenger's would auto-reverse when going up. Dealer took apart door, readjusted something, cleaned & lubed track. 

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2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

30000 mi Bad driver's door latch replaced. 

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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

38440 mi Worn door hinge pin. 

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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

564 mi Replaced windshield mirror but tech broke windshield in the process The dealer sent my car to a sub contractor to repair the windshield they damaged while doing the previous repair. The subcontractor who installed the new windshield installed the mirror backward. The dealer sent my car again to the sub contractor. 
74400 mi

C $70
Washer pump leaking. Replaced pump and connector. 
76000 mi

US $100
Both side mirror's glass lost adhesive and fell off. Purchased and replaced new mirror glass. (heated side mirrors) 
83000 mi

US $208
VW Hood Lift Support (Passat) - Meyle 3C0823359A 

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2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

140000 mi

US $700
Cabin fan was making noise when stopping and at low speed. Fan replaced Steering wheel lock failed messages. Car would start then shut down. Replaced steering column lock 
116500 mi

US $407
Two valve stems corroded at seal area. Seal replacement required. 
92380 mi

C $270
bolt holding arm for electric liftgate - wagon, snapped. Trim removed and liftgate detached to replace screw that secured the arm. 3 hours labour. 

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2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

91000 mi

US $35
Windshield washer reservoir developed a leak around the pump gasket. Replaced with OEM parts from VW dealer. 

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43500 mi faulty door latch 
51000 mi I have a motorized rear hatch on my wagon which is able to automatically raise and lower the hatch. One of the mounting bolts that holds the hatch to the motorized hinge/actuator had over the years worked itself loose and as a result of it's mounting being upside down, gravity eventually pulled it down low enough to the point where the motorized actuator snapped the head off the bolt. This left the screw part stuck in the mounting hinge in a terribly inaccessible location. To repair it requires the removal of the entire hatch, which itself actually requires the interior trim to be removed. The dealership estimated this to be an $1100 repair. That cost is simply not worth it to me, so I no longer use the mechanical hatch and operate it by hand. 
128300 mi

US $80
Right outside mirror glass fell off. Replaced with new glass 
95000 mi

US $1200
Leak at the windshield washer pump. 
28480 mi Replaced fuel pressure sensor (warranty). 

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

132000 mi driver's door latch not functioning properly, would sieze in the open/unlock position preventing door from latching closed. Dealer replaced latch mechanism, was not the problem. Drivers door latch not functioning properly siezed in open/unlock position preventing door from closing. Dealer replaced driver's door handle at their expense due to previously replacing incorrect part. 
154000 mi Door handle stopped working. needed to replace lock and latch assembly, support frame 

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

78000 mi

US $70
Metal plate holding rear view mirror in place was installed improperly during the previous owner's replacement of the windshield. Double-stick tape was used instead of approved adhesive, and the tape failed. 
85000 mi

US $15
Pin holding rear passenger window to regulator fell out. Replaced with DIY bolt-and-bushing solution. 

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

43000 mi Driver Headlight not properly aligned 
87000 mi

US $100
Rear rim on drivers side has spontaneously deformed. No accident or damage to rim of any kind. Problem progressed quickly over less than one month, tire would no longer hold air. Aftermarket rim purchased 
48000 mi Noticed headlight not aiming properly. Housing for driver side headlight broken. Replaced under extended warranty. 
29000 mi Rear sunshade was broken and they ordered a replacement. They forgot to order some additional parts so I am taking it in again this weekend. 
25000 mi Broken lumbar support front passenger seat. Part ordered. Part installed. 

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

3000 mi TSB for shifting front subframe, fix applied and alignment done. 
23000 mi Trunk latch chrome cracked and replaced under warranty. 

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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

38000 mi Repaired rear window sun shade 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

5000 mi Some sort of adhesive was present in several places on the engine cover. Dealer states it was from factory. Could not remove without damage to cover. Obtained new cover and installed free of charge. 
104000 mi

US $400
drivers side door handle completely failed. entire module had to be replaced.  
144000 mi

US $400
rear hatch hinge blew a bolt. interior disassembly required. 
31000 mi Check engine light was on--code from OBD II indicated an issue with the Flap Motor. Light was reset, and comes on intermittently. Was told that required maintenance (per TSB) might not have been completed...but the car was purchased as certified pre-owned 
47000 mi Steering column lock replaced under warranty. 
59500 mi Malfunctioning seat belt in rear, there was an open campaign to repair it. Malfunctioning hose clip on window washer supply line preventing fluid from reaching the windshield. 
60000 mi Fixed malfunctioning seat belt Window washer system malfunction 
92400 mi

US $45
High and low beams aimed/tracking too low. Adjusters are rusted badly which prevented this from being a DIY project. 
127800 mi

US $45
Liftgate struts completely worn; would not hold the tailgate open. 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

89280 mi

C $1000
Subframe loose. Installed new bolts and shims. 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

63500 mi

US $1000
Driver side sun visor detached - which impacted electrical circuit and fuse. Main cost was for labor to fix fuse/circuit 
49000 mi Tailgate wouldn't always latch. Replaced tailgate latch.  
76000 mi

US $500
Leaky hose from squirter tank, cost almost $400! 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

121000 mi

US $163
Rear window washer jet was inoperative. Replaced wiper blade, wiper arm, cap, and nozzle. Special order parts took some time for the dealer to obtain. 
125332 mi

US $456
Passenger front door handle was inoperative. Replaced right front door latch and bowden cable. Rear washer jet nozzle inoperative. Replaced rear washer jet nozzle. 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

3100 mi Carpet lifting, had to be replaced 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

144460 mi Driver door 1 of 3 rollers seized. Advised to spray with Lubricant. Has improved marginally. 
89000 mi

US $500
Standard service performed. Dealer also completed 3 tech service items at not cost to me. 
2000 mi Key would sometimes get stuck in its socket - safety lock would sometimes stick and not release it. Fixed with lube of internal interlock parts. 
51140 mi

C $9000
Plastic belly pan, mounts & rad & inter cooler supports. 
61000 mi

US $600
Rear window seals were catching on the windows when they went up and down. Dealer lubed them and they seem to operate smoothly now. 
74800 mi Automatic lumbar support for passenger seat was broken/not functioning. Dealer replaced the part and it works now. Trunk "auto-open" lifters were no longer raising trunk when the release button was pushed. 

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2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

10000 mi Right rear door does not stay latched in cold weather (less than 20 degrees F). Dealer could not reproduce problem during service visit, so it may reappear next winter. 

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2006 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

39000 mi The catalytic converter separated from the flange is what I was told. Sounded like the muffler or some other exhaust component fell off. It was covered under VW's warranty. 

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2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

76800 mi

US $100
The trunk would not latch when temperatures were below 65 degrees. The latch was replaced. 
49000 mi

US $165
The trunk latch broke and we could not close the trunk without some serious effort. 
12000 mi trunk did not close 
142000 mi

US $500
Air bag fault reported; system showed a single sensor error, cleared the code and the fault did not return. Full system diagnostic charge was $175. 
57653 mi

US $1125
Had to have the Steering Column and Comfort/Convenience Module (immobilizer) replaced because car would not start 
24000 mi

US $100
Replace cracked windshield 
15000 mi Order new lid for storage compartment to replace broken one (email 050207) Compartment above radio/below AC vent would not close completely, was replaced. 
42000 mi Replaced door lock switches because they were peeling. 
26000 mi Gas cap would not seal causing light to come on. It was replaced under warranty. 
92000 mi

US $1500
lock would not engage on passenger door 
9000 mi

US $146
The gas cap would seal completely, but the warning light would indicate it was not sealed randomly. coming on and going off with no changes to the cap made. The cap was replaced, bad seal on it. 
42000 mi Trunk latch did not latch. Latch was replaced. 
55000 mi replaced clips on steering column lock 
55000 mi

US $1770
trunk latching system broken mostly due to plastic locking mechanism 
26000 mi Trunk Latch was not working correctly, would not shut sometimes. 
29000 mi catalatic convertor parts fell off or not originally attached correctly 
34000 mi a/c unit went out had to be replaced. 
18000 mi Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated on a trip through Texas. Dealer at San Antonio diagnosed a "runner valve" on the top of the intake manifold as being stuck open. OK to drive back to Alabama to local dealer. Local dealer could find no computer codes 

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2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi Sub Frame bolt tighten. Transmission flashed. 

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2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

36000 mi fixed passenger door  Window washer pump failed and was replaced with another they had in stock 
41500 mi Driver's door would not open from the outside...only from the inside. Replace door latch and Boden cable under OEM warranty. 
28520 mi

C $65
Trunk opening lifts stopped working 

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2006 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

36000 mi clogged windshield washer nozzles 
17000 mi Completed repair of clogged windshield washer nozzles. 
44000 mi The trunk was not latching shut, the fix took roughly an hour. 

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $120
belly pan replaced with used pan 

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

145080 mi

C $100
Windshield washer pump leaking 
146320 mi

C $100
Windshield wiper fluid pump leaking had to be replaced 
61380 mi

C $450
Leaking window washer fluid pump. Self diagnosed, ordered and repaired part myself. 

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

86614 mi Left front suspension boot CV joint replaced under warranty. Discovered during routine oil change service. 
165540 mi Door lock seized. Using remote to enter car. 
116440 mi

C $200
Drivers door lock 

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2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

88660 mi My drivers door suddenly won't open from inside or outside no matter what I do . I have tried all the fixits on the internet and none of them work. The only viable one seems to be removing fuse 14 but VW in their infinite wisdom have put the fuse panel where you can't get at it with the door closed.??? I cannot get the inner panel off so I am going to have to remove the front fender and unscrew the door hinges and take the door off to get at the fuse panel. Failing that I now can remove the locking mechanism completely and find out what switches are faulty. Drivers door will not open from outside or inside.Removed locking mechanism and broken inside of door handle. will replace both later . 

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2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

29760 mi

C $4
Plastic pin that holds glass to RR window regulator failed, I purchased pin at dealer and replaced it myself using information available on the internet for this common VW Passat window problem. 
79980 mi RR Window retainer pin fell out from people slamming door closed too often. Replaced pin, repair completed with no need to purchase parts. 

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2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD

51314 mi

US $16
Belly pan mounting hardware replacement 
77500 mi

US $2
Pin fell out of rear window raising mechanism, window would not close. Took inside of door off, inserted new pin. I 
92000 mi

US $350
Inner door pull failed to open rear door. Replaced cable and lock mechanism; also installed new window lifter panel (new rubber seal) to guarantee no water leaks. 

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2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

130000 mi

US $25
Driver's side mirror glass separated from mirror. Replaced with aftermarket adhesive-backed mirror glass replacement. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90000 mi

US $99
Replaced a front lower grill that fell out, a hood strut that had lost the charge, and the whip antenna whose base had disintegrated. 
95700 mi

US $344
Rear passenger window no longer would go down. Dealer found plastic clip was broken, replaced it, and charged me $260 to take apart the door. Also had oil change done. 
105400 mi

US $13
The knob controlling the lumbar adjust on the driver's seat just fell out several months ago. Ordered a replacement knob and installed it in about a minute. 
111000 mi

US $500
The driver side rear window came off its track. The dealer replaced the cheapo clips VW uses and the fixed the window. 
32000 mi Pin holding left rear window to regulator came out so that window would not go down even though the regulator was working. It was replaced at no charge but has since happened again. 
78000 mi

US $850
Told that trunk lid hinges could not be lubricated to close more easily. Declined expensive replacement. Dealer missed weak headlight. 
52000 mi Defective ashtray dampener. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

165000 mi Hood would not open 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

177500 mi

US $130
Headlight adjustment screws are inop. I had to replace both headlight assemblies. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

37000 mi

US $220
Clips fell out of engine splash shield, shield fell off. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

10000 mi Broken Door Handle 
146000 mi

US $27
Driver's side outside rear view mirror lens fell off without owner action. Replacement mirror glass ordered from local glass shop and replaced by owner. 
167800 mi

US $30
Right outside rear view mirror lens fell off. Purchased new lens via the internet & owner installed. 

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2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

173000 mi

US $385
Engine hood strut failed. 

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

92000 mi

US $325
Hood would not open. Unable to check under the hood. Dealer had to replace the entire hood latch assembly. 

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

90520 mi

$60
Rear wiper washer fluid tube seized up within wiper arm shaft, fluid nozzle rotated with wiper arm 
133000 mi

US $50
Engine hood support arm. Took 5 minutes to replace. 
134000 mi

US $51
Replace broken dipstick funnel. 

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

51000 mi Roof rain gutter rails, or whatever they are called, have had history of not staying in track at the back of the station wagon. Brand new rails put in at one time. Dealer tried to glue them down. Didn't work 
61000 mi

US $329
Rain-sensing wipers run double time even when driving 5-10 miles an hour in light mist. Dealer first thought was a wire problem, then thought was speed switch on wiper lever, and now wants to see car again to try to figure out source of problem. 

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

136000 mi

US $896
The steering wheel began to squeak like an old creaky door. Replaced steering wheel grommet.  

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

49000 mi Tensioner spring that assists in raising the driver seat broke. It was covered under warranty and repaired by the dealer. 
49000 mi

US $65
The hood strut simply gave out and wouldn't hold the hood up any more. Replacement was simple. 
88000 mi

US $350
driver side window 

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

11000 mi

US $256
Replace Leak Detection Pump and Gas Cap 
34100 mi

C $2
Right rear window would not roll down, only up. Replaced plastic clip to hold glass to window regulator. 
149500 mi

US $254
Driver's side window got loose from drive motor, etc. window got stuck almost all of the way down and was out of its guides. Back end fell down in the door and the front of the window glass was sticking up (did not break). 
142000 mi Window regulator was disconnected from the glass. Reattached. 

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2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

80012 mi

US $200
80,000 mile service. 

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2002.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

120000 mi

US $368
Replace door latch assy 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

66000 mi

US $636
Oil Cooler needed to be replaced and expansion tank. I was told it happens on occasion for Passats. Also had routine oil change done. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

153200 mi

US $100
Rear windshield washer hose fitting broke off.  
125000 mi

US $110
wiper fluid motor replaced 
128704 mi

US $45
Coolant had leaked from car. Shop found loose connection in coolant system and tightened. 
130000 mi

US $200
Coolant hose had a leak, shop installed replacement hose. 
133920 mi

C $80
Front passenger window regulator cable frayed and snapped due to water inside the door panel. 
94860 mi Driver window regulator failed. Broken cable pulley. Window cannot be raised high enough to unbolt through panel access holes. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

101000 mi

US $1000
Nozzle for the rear window washer replaced. 
113000 mi

US $200
Windshield wiper fluid tank leaking. Repaired at a mechanics. Passenger side door handle broke. Ordered parts and fixed. 
60000 mi

US $42
Oil Can Henry's did not replace 12 bolts on the splash guard, so I had a dealer find everything missing and replace it. 
75200 mi

US $538
Removed and replaced passenger-side mirror housing, it wouldn't fold inwards. 
77000 mi

US $189
Replaced inside door handle on passenger side. 
83000 mi

US $51
Replaced strut that holds up the hood. 
83000 mi

US $18
back wiper hose comes off 
48000 mi

US $125
All warning lights came on including stop engine after driving over 325 miles in extremely cold temperatures. Vehicle would not accelerate but rpms went up while depressing accelerator. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD

128000 mi

US $50
worn out wiper arm 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

30000 mi

US $85
Hydraulic hood strut lost oil and would not hold hood open. Hood strut replaced. 
66874 mi

C $68
Vacuum leak - replaced broken vacuum hose front - the intake to the vacuum valve 
136400 mi

C $262
Driver's side window regulator broke and window fell inside the door 
122000 mi

US $30
Replaced windshield washer head. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

126000 mi

US $154
Windshield washer pump was leaking washer fluid 
119040 mi

C $800
Trunk lid would not pop up or rise easily. Trunk strut. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $100
Cam caps were leaking oil. R&R'd cam caps. 

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2002 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

98000 mi

US $220
3 vacuum hoses needed to be replaced 

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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

127000 mi

US $525
rear passenger door jammed 

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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

106000 mi

US $2300
Not an interior problem. Hood strut gave up, so was replaced. 
83000 mi

US $230
CV boot cracked - was replaced 
137200 mi

US $1800
alloy wheels needed grinding, seat mechanisms (front) needed to be fixed, rear hatch latch, front hood strut, front brakes (maintenance) 

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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

193000 mi

US $5
Headlight height adjustment broke 
227000 mi

US $20
Door release cable became frayed and stopped functioning 

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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

18597 mi

C $172
Shift knob cracked - replaced. Wheel alignment performed. 
29066 mi

C $416
DOT Inspection. White dust still there on the carpet - they claim it is salt, but it is only coming from the vents under the driver's seat ... and lots of it! Replaced rear discs/rotors. 
32581 mi Oil leaks on the right side - removed and installed camshaft adjuster and camshaft ($0, in warranty). Also 48,000 km / 36 months service. Car pulls to the right. Recommended new tires. Not sure that was it, though. 
33233 mi Oil leak. Removed and installed ATF pan and gasket. 
56312 mi

C $3565
Oil leak - replaced gasket sets and camshaft adjuster seals. Realignment (slid into a ditch after avoiding crash on ice). New rim (bent). Replaced deffective ECT sensor. Also Type 3 maintenance. Replaced timing belt and tensioner. 
71582 mi

C $1065
Type 2 maintenance + driver power window not working (faulty lifter replaced). Replaced left and right outer CV boots due. 
83099 mi

C $1311
Hazard switch clicking randomly while driving (replaced). Coolant flushed, pollen filter replaced, licence plate lights replaced, fan belts replaced. Rear pads and rotors. Brake fluid flushed. Checked burning smell (nothing found). 
86326 mi

C $378
136,000km service. Burning smell still reported (replaced vacuum hose but did not help). Engine light - possibly oxygen sensors (reset only). 
97035 mi

C $197
Engine light day after car was repaired. Replaced purge valve and clip. 
100524 mi

C $1504
Slurping noise during acceleration after cold start. Water pump, thermostat and housing needed to be replaced. While we are at it, timing belt was replaced, too. This finally fixed the burning smell. So what for did I pay before for years? 
105607 mi

C $1378
Engine light... again. They stated that catalytic converters needed to be replaced. Next-day exhaust test proved that cats were just fine. Oil was leaking again... replaced both side valve cover gaskets and chain tensioner gaskets. 

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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

70000 mi

US $140
Replaced worn-out hood strut. 

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2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

70000 mi

US $350
The belly pan underneath the car broke loose and had to be replaced. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $10
Plastic clip in window mechanism broke (common problem). $5 part online. 

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2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109000 mi

US $350
drivers door window regulator clips broke. this is a common problem 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

112000 mi Worn bushings in motor mounts 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

220000 mi

US $28
replaced hood spring 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

108000 mi

US $1000
Hood release latch was also found to be worn and was replaced. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

181660 mi

C $135
Turn signal assembly retention clip broke, causing turn signal assembly to fall out. Replaced turn signal assembly. Gas-filled strut to hold hood open failed in cold weather. Replaced the strut. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

126000 mi

US $744
body hardware - front door - window regulator front right turn blinker popped out 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

85560 mi

C $648
Replaced Right Windshield Washer Spray Jet 
85560 mi

C $797
Replaced Catalytic Converter  

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

116560 mi

$300
Leaking radiator replaced. 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

88000 mi

US $750
ABS System failure 

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1999 Volkswagen Passat

Engine not specified

151000 mi

US $1000
replace washer tank 
139000 mi

US $97
I thought it needed new bearings because of the humming from the front tires, the repair shop rotated the tires and the problem was fixed. While there they changed my oil 

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1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

126000 mi

US $2400
Hood latch inop Drain plug removed in the accessory section at rear of engine compartment. It would flood and not drain.  

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1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

89000 mi

US $1
window regulator pin fell out. replaced the pin ($1 part) 
150040 mi

C $120
Window had frozen shut then when weather warmed up window fell into bottom of door panel. Had to reattach the vice like grips of the window mechanism.  

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