Volkswagen Passat Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Passat Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
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2013 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | rattles in doors and dash |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 1000 | 0 | The driver's side pillar trim was coming loose, leaving an end frayed about and inch long and 5mm deep. |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 3000 | 0 | Passenger side speaker grill in dash would vibrate, driver door panel near armrest would rattle. Took to dealer they fixed those, ordered part for another rattle, bringing back to address other issues will report back on those when fixed. |
| Apr | 2013 | 5000 | 0 | Rattles galore! Both B pillars rattle, occasional rattle in both dash speakers. Attempted self fix and have given up. Turned up the stereo instead. Passenger side seat squeak. Dealer replaced fore/aft assembly. |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 1000 | 0 | Wind noise front passenger door. Rubber seal on passenger door realigned. Solved noise problem. |
| Apr | 2013 | 19000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 5000 | 0 | Dashboard rattle, front passenger door rattle, driver's area rattle. All resolved in a single trip to dealer. Wonderful service. |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 4000 | 15 | The headliner on the A pillar was unraveling. Paint on the drivers side rear fender was chipping. After evaluation, it was not due to rock chip or environmental factors. |
| Dec | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Headliner began to unravel at the A pillar again. Plastic trim on B pillar loose. They replaced the headliner and trim pieces under warranty |
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Broken fuse box cover. Also the small plastic wind deflectors at the front of both front wheelwells have broken and been pushed back into the tires, so they also create noise on turns! |
| Apr | 2012 | 11700 | 0 | Both front inner wheelwell liners (plastic) have cracked. Dealer needs to consult w/VW for advice! |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | bought with paint chip on roof. Will have to go back again as it still isn't "correct." |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 17500 | 0 | Upper console sunglasses holder broke, replaced under warranty during 2yr/20k service |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Steering wheel leather cracking. New steering wheel ordered. Steering wheel replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Moisture collect behind driver side fog light lens. Replacement fog light ordered. Ordered fog light received and replaced. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 34700 | 0 | Stuck sunglasses case. New case ordered. |
| Dec | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 27000 | 27 | Increasingly loud wind noise on driver side above 45mph. Dealer adjusted driver side door, reducing the problem significantly. |
| Apr | 2013 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | sunroof crooked |
| Jan | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | Sunroof off kilter. |
| Jan | 2012 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | 0 | Passenger door gasket was cut |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | Lumbar adjustment knob in passenger seat did not work. New part was ordered and will be installed when it arrives. |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | New lumbar knob installed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Drivers side sunvisor replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Coin tray rattles on rough roads. Dealer claims they could not reproduce after removing my coins from it. I continue to hear rattles. |
| Dec | 2012 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 620 | 0 | Wind noise from driver's window seal above 70 km/h. New seal ordered. |
| Oct | 2007 | 1240 | 0 | New seal installed. |
| Jun | 2010 | 33480 | 0 | Paint peeling off front curbside fender. At sheetmetal bend near tire. Fender repainted. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Rear window shade bracket replaced, |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Rear window sunshade broke. Clip in right side guide rail broke when owner operating sunshade. May have been caused by owner error. Dealer repaired when car brought in for routine 15,000 mile maintenance. No charge for repair. Done under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 2000 | 0 | Trunk was badly misaligned with body of car and required hinges to be unscrewed and aligned. Squeak from passenger side of dashboard, can be quieted by pressing on dash. Dealership lubed glovebox hinges, which did not fix the problem. |
| Jun | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | Squeak from passenger side of dashboard, can be quieted by pressing on dash. Dealer attempted to repair with foam tape, but the squeak has now moved to the adjacent trim panel around radio. Problem has been changed but not fixed. |
| Aug | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Front left turn signal housing tab broke, and housing fell out of place. |
| Jan | 2012 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | rattles in the dash |
| Jun | 2007 | 3000 | 0 | rattling dash fixed |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 10540 | 0 | Extreme rattles in driver side b-pillar |
| Jan | 2008 | 18600 | 0 | This problem was resolved |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | rattles in b pillar and dash |
| Mar | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Squeeks and rattles that local VW dealer claims they could not reproduce. Will report them again next time it goes in. |
| Apr | 2007 | 9000 | 150 | Misc Squeeks and rattles. Dealership keeps telling me they can't duplicate. This time they found one and fixed. Although car still squeeks and rattles all of the time. Chipping occuring all around front of car. Body shops identified as paint didn't adhere to primer properly. Dealership will not warranty vehicle and VW rep tells me it is not covered but they will repaint hood only out of gratitude for my purchase of 4 |
| May | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Cosmetic damage to radio and other interior button caused by heat damage. Covered by warranty. |
| Jan | 2011 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 10000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 26000 | 0 | Door lock and unlock stickers were peeling. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2005 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | A rear window trim piece had a small crack. Dealer offered to replace. The first piece ordered had a defect so a second part was ordered. This is the only defect the car has had since new. |
| May | 2008 | 37000 | 0 | Paint bubbling on radio and door lock buttons. Buttons were replaced with new design. |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | 0 | Instrument cluster has a loose spot that rattles occasionally. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Soot buildup on rear bumper above exhaust had stained paint to the point I could not get it off. The dealer's paint shop had a solvent which removed the stain. |
| Jul | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 30000 | 0 | Driver's vanity mirror cracked. Rattle underneath car when going over bumps. |
| Mar | 2009 | 35000 | 65 | Fog light grill was loose. |
| Dec | 2012 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Rattle in dash |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 31620 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 61380 | 450 | Independent shop performed Water Ingress preventative TSB. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78740 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Roof trim would not stay in place, dlr replaced trim pcs, OK for now. This is the second time these were replaced, first was upon vehicle delivery. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 89900 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 142600 | 0 | Replaced rusting front fenders and trunk lid, repaired rusting left rear quarter panel. |
| Oct | 2012 | 153320 | 0 | Rust perforation on passenger door within warranty period (12 years). The body shop manager evaluated it and sent in a claim to VW, we are still awaiting VW's verdict. |
| Mar | 2013 | 157480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 88000 | 0 | Rust on front quarter panel when sold. |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Warranty pollen filter / sunroof service | |
| Feb | 2010 | 53000 | 60 | Very minor water intrusion at rear liftgate seal resulted in jam of release mechanism, malfunction of license plate light. Replaced release mechanism and light. |
| Oct | 2011 | 66000 | 25 | Recurrence of a minor wagon problem: a roof trim strip slowly detaches, will fall off if not repaired. Factory manual recommends 3M windshield sealant to reattach. Now looks OK (very slightly crinkled), holding well one month after. |
| Apr | 2012 | 69000 | 299 | Initial shop diagnosis of water leak incorrect (thought it was partly blocked sunroof drains), but a reasonable mistake on their part. When leak continued, I replaced seal material surrounding pollen filter myself, which solved problem. When leak continued, I replaced seal material surrounding pollen filter myself, which solved problem. |
| Jun | 2012 | 71000 | 30 | New leakage despite previous service: all FOUR door panel seals were degraded (common in 1998-2005 Passats). Instead of $800 to replace panels, I removed, cleaned and resealed them with silicone caulk. Problem now finally solved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2004 | 0 | Trim moldings all replaced under warranty do to chrome turning a milky opague color. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 79360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 75000 | 298 | Interior vinyl panels on front doors came loose and had to be reglued |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Drivers-side seatbelt re-tract replaced. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Ash tray damper replaced. | |
| Dec | 2009 | 73000 | 100 | Some kind of plate was loose under the car which caused a rattle. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 66000 | 140 | The gasket around the base of the antenna had cracked and fallen off. |
| Oct | 2011 | 89000 | 273 | 90K mile service. Also had them check a creaking drivers door and other sounds the car is making. They lubed the door and recommended rear brake pad replacement and timing belt replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 84000 | 4500 | Interior of car flooded during heavy rains. Per VW due to pollen in sunroof drains-water backs up and floods rear seat carpet. Computers under front seats destroyed. All carpets and electronics replaced via insurance claim. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 72000 | 225 | Water coming in through drivers door seals. |
| Jan | 2012 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 93000 | 185 | Clip holding rear window broke |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Barbados | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 58280 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 62620 | 30 | Right rear passenger internal grab handle broke, door had to closed from outside. |
| Mar | 2012 | 64480 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 82000 | 120 | Replaced headlights due to severe clouding of plastic lenses |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 85000 | 0 | Water entering front passenger side. Repaired problem myself by pulling down headliner and noticing that sunroof drain tube had become disconnected. Reconnected drain tube and replaced headliner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 76500 | 1500 | Broken light in passenger sun visor. Needs to be replaced to fix. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 71000 | 175 | Rainwater leak, unsuccessfully addressed by recall, soaked transmission control module. Rainwater still leaking into car. Replaced windshield cowl. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 81000 | 0 | Floor was getting very wet at rear, passenger side footwell. Took three trips to VW dealer to get this fixed. Turns out it was a leak around the pollen filter located on the firewall. They charged $170 first trip, but nothing additional. |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001.5 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 96000 | 0 | Sun-roof drain lines clogged and causing minor leak - flushed out and working properly after repair |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 109000 | 100 | replaced clouded front headlights with new units |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | drains connected to moonroof plugged, leaking into vehicle when it rains |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 119500 | 83 | Near-side headlamp unit replaced. Lens was becoming clouded due to plastic lens degradation after 13 years. |
| Mar | 2013 | 120000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 136400 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 155620 | 3000 | had to replace all 4 catalytic converters and entire exhaust assembly |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 132000 | 0 | The latch to the glove box broke about two years ago, and I never repaired it. |
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