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2000 Volkswagen Passat Problems and Repair Histories

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2000 Volkswagen Passat

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Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 110000   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 112000 0 Worn bushings in motor mounts 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 62000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 63000 1000 Replace ABS controller. Technically this is the Brakes system, but I believe it is a computer or computer service. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 178000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 178000 3400 Pump in trans went and blew seal, along with computer. That's what they told me. 

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 1000 Exhaust, vacuum hoses 
Jan 2011 101000 1000 ECU failure, but car had been "chipped" many years ago. Sold car to shop after excessive cost of new ECU considered 

 

Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 133000   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 135000 2150 Oil pressure light came on while driving. Pulled off the road, the light went out. Did this 3 times. 3rd time, display said 'STOP!'. Called tow truck totake to dealer. They replaced the oil pump and pressure switch. Also, while there, changed trans fluid 
May 2008 158000 10 SAIP hose had broken and was giving an Emmissions Workshop warning. 
Aug 2008 161000 500 Passenger side front wheel bearing was replaced. It had been howling for a few months, but was getting worse in the last few days. ABS Module error. Removed module and sent out for repair. Will install in September. 
Jul 2009 180000 220 Blower quit working for A/C, took to the shop, was diagnosed as faulty fan switch. Ordered parts, took back to shop for installation. 
Jan 2011 205700 135 exhaust pipe needed replacing. front end needed alignment. Air hose from metal pipe on turbo side was broken. Replaced part, all systems OK. 
Jun 2011 212000 140 Passenger side front window regulator failed. Replaced item. 1 day. 
Dec 2011 220000 28 replaced hood spring 
Jun 2012 228000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2013   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 550 Rebuilt the steering rack Replaced all control arms 

 

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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
Jun 2007 150 Air Mass Flow meter replaced, car was jerky to drive, not smooth at all. 
May 2008 200 LH CV joint whining 
May 2009 160 Headlamp adjuster seized, replaced whole headlamp 
Aug 2009 330 The electric fan attached to radiator that runs when A/C is ON was vibrating badly 
Mar 2010 620 Sump dropped, cleaned out sludge, new oil pump. Cam-cover removed and de-carboned/desludged around cams. 
May 2010 330 Rear brake caliper seized ON, decided to get new calipers, pipes, cables, discs for rear. Exhaust flexible connector after catalytic converter had split 
Apr 2011 98700 140 Coolant sensor reading high. Sensor replaced. Lambda sensor (O2 sensor) reading high. Sensor replaced. 
Sep 2011 103500 345 CV boot splitting Suspension joints were worn 
Feb 2013 119500 158 Would not start at home, would have required a tow or getting to a shop to buy new spark plugs. Spark plugs replaced. Turbo by-pass hose. Small dia. hose going from inlet manifold sensor to air-bypass near turbo. Might be EGR. The hose had uncoupled itself, the ends were split, not able to reinstall, hose rubber degraded. Near-side headlamp unit replaced. Lens was becoming clouded due to plastic lens degradation after 13 years. Coolant thermostat had failed, planned to replace anyway at 120,000 mile major service. It was only after it was replaced that I realised how bad it was, particularly overcooling going down hills with fuel injection cut-out on over-run. 
Mar 2013 120000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 99000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 104000 1200 CV joint;  Front suspension arm. 
Mar 2010 108000 1000 Oil leaks were beginning to increase -- so replaced top engine oil seal gasket and oil pan gasket. Also replaced a ruptured breather tube and the cam adjuster seal.  Hood release latch was also found to be worn and was replaced. 
Jun 2010 108000 400 Replaced front brake pads and rotors 

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 112000   First odometer entry
May 2012 116000 66 Coolant reserve tank replaced. 
Feb 2013 120000 333 replace belt tensioner 
Mar 2013 121000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 125000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 128000 300 viscous fan clutch was replaced 
Dec 2010 130000 480 Brake Fault - ABS failure. I used VwVortex as source for ordering a re-built AB electronic module. Will install tonight. Update results on the next survey After installing ABS, I took it to be programmed to my local indie shop. They claim they programmed it successfully yet the fault lights and indicators all remain as before. The indie shop reports an error 65535 with J217 code 
Jan 2011 130300 475 Installed a warranty replacement of the ABS Electronic Control unit i had just bought 2 weeks before. It worked indicating the first one that BBA-REMAN sent was broken. BBS-REMAN did not credit me my $$ at exposing their faulty new unit!!!! 
Apr 2011 131000 300 Flex joint gave way. sent out for weld in new flex. Came back fixed, but 1 week after CEL. Going back to replace an O2 sensor. 
May 2011 131000 450 Original problem of EMISSIONS WORKSHOP CEL discovered in Feb. Re-cap - flex joint, then O2 sensor, but still no fix. Finally gave it the entire CAT and pipe and so far no CEL after a week which appeared to be the previous limit. Caut. optim 
Mar 2012 135000 400 Replaced Cam chain tensioner gaskets, and valve cover gaskets 
Mar 2013 140000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 106640   First odometer entry
Jan 2007 107880 200 Failed emission control evap. system purge valve 
May 2007 110980 1327 Exhaust system: flexible joints between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter had failed. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced due to excessive wear. Fronts still OK. 2.8 V6 camshaft adjuster seal leaking on right cylinder bank and dripping oil on exhaust manifold. Bad seal replaced. 
Nov 2007 117180 1400 Blown engine valley pan gasket and camshaft tensioner seal due to clogged PCV hose. Both front sway bar links worn out -- replaced.  Front brake flexible lines out to wheels were cracked -- replaced. 
Jan 2009 126480 900 ABS electronic control unit failed and was replaced. 
Jun 2009 130200 50 Cracked plastic engine coolant tank successfully replaced. 
Oct 2010 146500 2500 Seized left rear brake caliper and parking brake cable. Both rear calipers and parking brake cables replaced. Leaking camshaft adjuster seal and valve cover gaskets causing oil contamination of engine external components and burnt oil fumes entering the cabin. Replaced camshaft adjuster seal and valve cover gaskets. 
Mar 2012 161820 550 Failed secondary air injection pump was replaced. 
Mar 2013 177320   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

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

Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2008 97960   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 99200 145 Update to turn off sensitive Cat code Brake warning light flashing. ABS light on. Scan showed intermitant problem between ABS contoler and dash connections.  
Dec 2010 127720 180 Check engine light. Scan codes. Sensor 2 Bank 2. Replaced sensor.  
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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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
Aug 2009 138880 3125 springs replaced transmission synchros replaced rear pads and rotors 
Dec 2009 143220 1500 Parking brake failed on hill.  Shaking and rattling in engine compartment. Main engine mount replaced. Rough ride. Shocks and springs replaced. 
Apr 2010 147560 1200 CV joints replaced. Brakes, rotors and pads 
Sep 2011 155620 3000 had to replace all 4 catalytic converters and entire exhaust assembly 
Dec 2011 160580 380 Wiper motor had to be replaced. 
May 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 157000   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 164000 0 Small leak in power steering system--most likely from the couplings to the pump which was repaired about a year ago by an independent who replace the couplings vs. the entire cable that the dealer wanted to do. One CV joint was beginning to make noise on full right turns.  

 

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 107000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 108000 620 Oil leak. Two trips to fix leaking valve cover gaskets and rear seals. Second trip no charge. 
Apr 2012 112000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 105000   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 106000 0 The clips that hold the rear passenger window in place recently broke. Took to dealer to repair. Part (not in stock) is over $400. Still deciding whether to repair or not. It is the first non-covered problem I've had with this car 

 

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 152000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 166000 400 Needed new front axle - worn 

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2012 139000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 143000 600 Control arms, axles, inner and outer tie rods. 

 

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 109000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 110000 2022 Clogged O Tube Mass Airflow Sensor -idling high and engine light turned on day after ac repair. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 95000   First odometer entry
May 2010 96000 1200 Leaking valve gaskets. Had to be towed as the engine lights went on and smoke started coming from the hood. 
Aug 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 139000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 145000 15 headlight bulb 
Aug 2011 151000 290 Replaced window regulator. 
Mar 2012 158000 30 Replaced temperature sensor 
Apr 2012 159000 190 Replaced thermostat 
Mar 2013 169000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 164000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 165000 600 Misfiring and CEL. iginition coils and module replaced. 
Jun 2011 177000 300 Upper downpipe Exhaust rotted out.  
Mar 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 117000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 143000 250 Left tie rod end replaced. 
Jun 2010 154000 950 Tie rod replaced alignment AC Alt P/S Belts replaced 
Jun 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 176000   First odometer entry
May 2009 177000 200 Upper Control arms replaced. 
Jul 2009 179000 4 Evap Purge valve clogged. Cleaned with Carb Cleaner, issue resolved. 
Mar 2010 189800 300 Alternator & Battery replaced 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 101000   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 114000 150 Replaced Mass air flow sensor (MAFS). Was giving faulty reading causing lean fuel trim and pinging. Problem fixed by replacing faulty MAFS. 
Feb 2009 121000 177 The Bosch ABS module developed a problem indicated by warning lights and error codes. I removed the module and sent it out to http://www.modulemaster.com for repair. Car driveable without module. Received repaired module back after 1 week and reinstalled. 
Aug 2009 124000 320 Tie-rod end. 
Jan 2011 136300 250 Replaced PVC and turbo vacuum tubing to address drivability issues. Also replaced a single failing ignition coil pack, a common problem with these cars.  
Mar 2011 137000 400 AC wasn't working. Repaired successfully. 
Apr 2012 138000 1100 New CV joint Exhaust flex pipe needed replacing A relay needed replacement 
Mar 2013 138000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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
Jul 2012 126000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 126000 744 body hardware - front door - window regulator front right turn blinker popped out ABS control not responding. Needs a new one to install. Cost to fix unrepaired problems about $2,800. front-left tie-rod end needed a new part Oil leakage from the engine. 

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

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

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 116000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 127000 516 excessive play in front suspension. replaced suspension/steering components on both sides . 
Jan 2013 143000 250 replacement of leaking camshaft tensioner (right side) parasitic drain in courtesy light/comfort module circuit. drains battery in 3 days. 

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2007 180000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 196000 1100 Rt Frt cv shaft axle replacement Bad wheel bearing discovered during road test, new one ordered New wheel bearing installed 
Jun 2008 216000 500 Oil breather leaking, repaired cam seals leaking. Not repaired. Too expensive. 
Jun 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 100000   First odometer entry
Dec 2007 101000 0 ABS module and pump need to be replaced leak in coolant system Broken dipstick receptacle leaking and defective vacuum hose 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 59000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 59000 1400 Clutch related. Car died. Has had clutch problems before. Manual 5 speed. 
Jul 2009 63000 600 Starter died. 
Oct 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2007 62000   First odometer entry
Aug 2007 66000 100 Multifunction display area in middle of instrument panel was faded and unreadable 
Apr 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 83700   First odometer entry
Feb 2007 85560 648 Secondary Air Pump inoperative - Replaced  Replaced Right Windshield Washer Spray Jet 
Mar 2007 85560 925 Secondary Air Injection Pump not working - replaced Replaced Catalytic Converter  Replaced Air Mass Meter 

 

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 52000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 52000 412 Replaced Secondary Air Injection Pump (SAIP) 
Aug 2009 52000 463 faulty coolant temp. sensor and repinning of connector. Throttle body also cleaned and reset. Codes cleared to normal. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 229000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 233000 0 The timing belt let go, and the engine needed a valve job. I sold it to someone more ambitious than I, and he's going to get it going again. 

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 92000   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 92000 3000 Carbon build up in the engine. Unsuccessful repair, sold car. 

 

Volkswagen Passat in Nevada, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 42000   First odometer entry
Jan 2007 42000 180 Coolant temperature guage was intermitently failing to indicate temperature. This became more frequent and the dashboard guage would fail to provide any indication of coolant temperature. Mechanic diagnosed problem and indicated coolant temperature senso 
May 2007 45000 125 Check engine malfunction light started coming on 30 seconds after car was started. This would occur everytime car was started. 
Sep 2007   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 131000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 132000 0 Replaced torn / broken front and side engine mounts. 
Jun 2008 142000 80 Steering rack bolts were loose. Passenger wheel had significant play. Steering rack mounting bolts were removed and retorqued with lock-tight on them. 
Nov 2009   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in Iceland
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 109120   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 111600 500 Rubber hose/seal on the front axle next to the wheel needed replacing. 
Aug 2007 116560 300 Leaking radiator replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2000 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 87000   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 88000 750 ABS System failure 
Apr 2008 106000 1000 Check engine light on. 
May 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 132000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 137000 2500 Exhaust system rusted through. Oxygen sensor rusted through. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1999 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Volkswagen Passat in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2006 112000   First odometer entry
May 2007 120000 140 Mass Air Flow Sensor failure. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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