2004 Volkswagen Passat Problems and Repair Histories
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Volkswagen Passat Reliability through December 31, 2012
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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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| 2004 | Volkswagen Passat | 17 Passats, 8.4 months of data per Passat, average 98900 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 Passats, 8.4 months of data per Passat, average 98900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Volkswagen Passat
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| Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 52000 | 900 | All four motor mounts were worn. Thought this was odd since one was replaced only a week before. After driving away from the dealership the original problem was noted namely that the car jerked when downshifting on automatic transmission. |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 45000 | 200 | The brakes had issue when I purchase my car. When 2 years ago major mantainace test drive, dealer did not found it. Last year when major service, the rotors need change. Too short life. My Toyota Camary 10 year just charge break pads once! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Ignition coil replaced under warranty |
| Oct | 2010 | 37000 | 450 | CV joint boot destroyed. Axle replaced. Private shop fast service. Good work. Reasonable price. |
| Aug | 2011 | 41700 | 200 | CV joint boot torn. New CV joint installed. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 62000 | 120 | Replaced passenger axle due to a tear in the CV boot. Self install |
| Aug | 2008 | 62000 | 900 | Plastic impeller on water pump came detached from the shaft causing engine to overheat. Full timing belt service performed since mileage was close and waterpump runs off timing belt. |
| Dec | 2008 | 66000 | 500 | Both front wheel bearings replaced due to vibrations and noise. Verified from replacement, they were the issue. |
| Feb | 2010 | 89500 | 100 | just a rear brake job. Original pads lastest 90K. rotors replaced due to mileage. |
| Jan | 2011 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 106000 | 1200 | Coolant reservoir snapped at point where a hose connected, rendering the entire cooling system useless. both axels replaced due to worn/destroyed CV boots. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 120000 | 120 | Bad turn signal stalk switch. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 69000 | 68 | 2 Coil Packs replaced. Known issue on 1.8T engines. Car started shuddering, running really roughly, CEL light on (flashing) and a strong burning smell. Classic symptoms!! 2 coil packs purchased and installed within 1 hour, car now running correctly. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 64480 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 65100 | 1600 | Water pump impeller broke. I had replaced the timing belt 1 month earlier. Water pump should have been replaced then. |
| Apr | 2012 | 75640 | 250 | Check engine light lead to a faulty ignition coil. It would periodically idle rough. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 34100 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 40920 | 250 | Replace CV boot. |
| Mar | 2009 | 49600 | 600 | Fuel pump. |
| Feb | 2010 | 63240 | 350 | replace front axle |
| Jan | 2011 | 77500 | 500 | replace right axle |
| Jul | 2011 | 78120 | 200 | thermostat |
| May | 2012 | 79980 | 200 | replace engine thermostat |
| Mar | 2013 | 84940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 52000 | 0 | fuses blowing when using cigarette lighters. turned out to be a faulty phone adapter. No charge because dealer didn't notify us of estimate to repair before doing work (around $105). occasional hard shift under power. dealer documented but could not replicate. Didn't deny problem existed, just couldn't replicate. |
| Oct | 2010 | 55000 | 800 | Brake pads were worn. Needed rotors and pads. AC needed a reprogram/reset. Pollen filter replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Shop seems to not be able to find issue - AC oscillates in intensity without reason. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 36000 | 0 | rear brake light switch stuck causing lights to stay on |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2004 | 0 | Replaced brake rotors due to warping and vibration. Replaced brake switch which caused reverse lights and right side mirror to activate. | |
| Aug | 2004 | 0 | Right rear turn signal lamp socket replaced. Complained of transmission jerking. Waiting for firmware update. Still under warranty. | |
| Aug | 2005 | 0 | Transmission software updated to fix jerking at low speeds. Under warranty. | |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | Ignition switch would not turn with key. Had to be replaced. Under Warranty. | |
| Jun | 2007 | 649 | Fuel Pump failed. Repaired at purchasing dealership. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 130000 | 15 | Car won't start. CEL with P2180 and P3081. Magic 8 ball (ODBII scanner ELM327 mini) says all symptoms point to bad coolant temp sensor (black version) or related wiring. Checked wiring, sensor. Replaced sensor w/green version. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 108000 | 327 | Power steering whine. Shop noted the fluid was low. No leaks found. Fluid topped off and a vacuum was attached to purge the system of any air. New break pads and rotors re-finished where done also. Parts app 120. Labor 174. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | 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 | |
| Nov | 2009 | 72000 | 850 | Oil leaking from gaskets on spark plugs. Subject of recall. Also did 85,000 service while there. |
| Apr | 2010 | 75000 | 298 | Interior vinyl panels on front doors came loose and had to be reglued |
| May | 2010 | 78000 | 850 | ESP light came on display. While being repaired was told motor mounts were leaking. Replaced. Told that trunk lid hinges could not be lubricated to close more easily. Declined expensive replacement. Dealer missed weak headlight. |
| Nov | 2010 | 81700 | 900 | The Stop Engine light came on and the oil was down over 2 quarts. The local VW dealer in Austin, Texas identified the problem as a leak in the oil reservoir thus mixing oil with radiator fluid. Cost to repair was over $900. with a 10 % discount. |
| Jul | 2011 | 86000 | 600 | Water hose running into a housing that feeds back to radiator was leaking at flange. Dealer also notice that a lubrication boot was leaking on one front suspension component but repair was declined |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 80000 | 0 | Cleaned the PCV system because the condition of it prior to my ownership was unknown. |
| Apr | 2013 | 126000 | 50 | Coolant flange o-ring degradation. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 87000 | 135 | flex pipe in exhaust system replaced due to leak |
| Jan | 2010 | 90300 | 360 | check engine came on - discovered to be due to a leaking valve cover. Replaced seal, valve cover, and all spark plugs. |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 42000 | 0 | head light out. |
| Jan | 2009 | 48000 | 200 | Ignition Coil |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 30000 | 273 | Torn right outer cv boot. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | Coil pack cylinder 3. |
| May | 2008 | 49000 | 185 | Right CV boot |
| Nov | 2008 | 61000 | 350 | Left CV boot Vacuum hose |
| Mar | 2009 | 67000 | 200 | Crankshaft sensor. |
| Sep | 2009 | 77000 | 321 | ignition |
| Feb | 2010 | 84300 | 250 | Water pump leaking |
| Nov | 2010 | 100000 | 420 | Down pipe exhaust |
| Jan | 2011 | 105000 | 100 | coil packs |
| Apr | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 46000 | 500 | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2005 | 0 | Drivers side headlight replaced after burning out. | |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Drivers-side seatbelt re-tract replaced. | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Ash tray damper replaced. | |
| Sep | 2007 | 52000 | 0 | Defective ashtray dampener. |
| Aug | 2008 | 58000 | 800 | Replaced bad CV boot and re-lube. |
| 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 | |
| Aug | 2008 | 58000 | 180 | A leaking seal in the rear differential. |
| Nov | 2008 | 61000 | 334 | The car went in for its 60K mile service. They noticed a torn front CV boot and I had it replaced. There was also a burnt out driver's side fog light bulb that I had replaced. The aforementioned burnt out bulb in the driver's side fog light. |
| Jun | 2009 | 64000 | 250 | My W notice a check coolant light. Friends "helped" by putting non-synthetic coolant in the car. VW found the coolant reservoir was leaking. |
| Sep | 2009 | 66000 | 140 | A check engine light came on, and the car smelled of exhaust. The gasket around the base of the antenna had cracked and fallen off. |
| Feb | 2010 | 70000 | 0 | Car started to barely run - it would not idle and die. We had received a recall notice from VW notifying us of the coils going bad, and that proved to be the problem. |
| Aug | 2010 | 76000 | 153 | We kept getting a low coolant warning light. Rear passenger window came out of its track. Motor was rough when idling. A bad motor mount was discovered. They noticed clunking in the suspension - upper suspension arms were replaced. |
| Aug | 2011 | 86700 | 113 | Split CV boot was discovered by dealer. Elected not to pay them $220. Retired mechanic father in law replaced whole axle assembly for $113. |
| 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. |
| Nov | 2011 | 89500 | 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. |
| Dec | 2011 | 90000 | 170 | Got a CEL the said the thermostat was bad. Took it back to VW, pissed that they didn't think to replace the thermostat when the did the timing belt & water pump. |
| May | 2012 | 95500 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 103000 | 0 | We have started smelling fuel when the car is full of gas. My father in law pulled the rear seat out, opened the access panels and found a fuel leak on the top of the tank. I have a case # from VW, but no promise from them for any help. It started getting hard to start the car, so I knew it was time for a new battery. I purchased one and replaced it myself. |
| Feb | 2013 | 103500 | 180 | In looking over the gas tank issue, my father-in-law also noticed the outer left CV boot was tore. He replaced the whole axle assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 109000 | 0 | Check coolant warning came on; antifreeze was below minimum, so we filled it. Couple days later, same warning, and temp gauge going all the way to red. Replaced water pump, thermostat, timing belt. |
| Feb | 2011 | 110300 | 50 | Headlights/taillights |
| Sep | 2011 | 117000 | 350 | Coolant leak-flange replaced |
| Nov | 2011 | 119000 | 100 | New battery |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 82000 | 450 | Wheel bearing replaced. Axle replaced. |
| Nov | 2009 | 98000 | 860 | timing belt was due for replacement under normal schedule. |
| Jul | 2010 | 118000 | 149 | Car stalled and had to be towed to a repair shop, which was not open on the weekend. I got a fuel pump and installed it, solving the issue. |
| Oct | 2010 | 123000 | 320 | Power door lock switch and module failed and was replaced. |
| Jan | 2011 | 125000 | 0 | After a long trip, I noticed a strange smell. I popped the hood and noticed that the coolant reservoir was dark. It contained oil. Taking the auto to a mechanic revealed a cracked block. I elected not to attempt repairs due to high cost. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 85500 | 1129 | Complete Timing Belt job including water pump, accessory belts, thermostat, and tensioner. Passenger CV Joint Outer Boot ripped and needed replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Replacement brake light switch failed - replaced again under warranty | |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 340 | Drivers side CV boot torn and spewing grease; cost of replacing CV boot only equal to cost of installing rebuilt half-shaft. Shop installed half-shaft. |
| Dec | 2010 | 77000 | 250 | Independent shop replaced glow plugs with non-standard glow plugs in order to "fool" engine computer and clear "Check Engine" light. VW has still not made software update available. |
| Jan | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 36000 | 914 | Check engine light on; diagnosis was bad water temp sensor and bad thermostat. All replaced. Parts were $86; labor$830. |
| Apr | 2009 | 45000 | 510 | During routine maintenance mechanic discovered right front CV boot cracked and leaking. CV boot replaced. |
| Dec | 2009 | 55000 | 370 | Brakes became ineffective without pumping of pedal multiple times. Master cylinder failed. |
| Jun | 2010 | 61000 | 202 | Intermittent A/C cooling notice during hot days. Systems was purged to remove air and other contaminants. System was properly dried and freon replaced. Cools like it was new! |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 53000 | 300 | Replaced 4 ignition coils. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 29000 | 0 | Throttle sticks wide open if kicked down. (Dangerous- run away acceleration). Throttle linkage would stick when fully opened. Freed it up at the throttle shaft ball joint so the problem would no longer occur. This should be reported to authorities. |
| Oct | 2009 | 37000 | 220 | pin fell out of power window. Clips fell out of engine splash shield, shield fell off. |
| Aug | 2010 | 49000 | 70 | replaced both drive axles- bad cv joints right & left |
| Mar | 2011 | 51000 | 1400 | multiple times multiple shops denied there was a braking problem. Caused accident. Will not do hard braking, as if grease were on rotors. Pads & rotors like new, but repl anyway. Port Valve, then ABS replaced. Each helped some. |
| Jul | 2011 | 53000 | 130 | Outside temp sensor intermittently reading "---", or from -140 deg F to +110 deg F; often outside temp was really 95 deg, but since sensor often reported less than 30 deg, AC would not run. Repaired wire shorting on bumper. |
| Jun | 2012 | 69000 | 30 | not cooling. Added refrigerant. |
| Dec | 2012 | 69000 | 2000 | Bad coolant leak. Need new water pump; also timing belt deteriorated. |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 54560 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 55800 | 0 | Very big noise from engine when I push on the gas. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 47000 | 161 | ECT Sensor had to be replaced. Replaced with newer "green body color" ECT sensor |
| Jun | 2012 | 62000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 34720 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 35340 | 2000 | timing belt replacement as recommneded by dealer due to sign of premature cracking |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 75700 | 525 | Both CV joint boots were torn and were replaced. There may be damage to joint as there is still some noise. May mean axle will need to be replaced if noise gets worse. |
| Oct | 2011 | 91000 | 844 | Bad alternator - replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 102000 | 1100 | Timing belt and water pump replaced. |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 69000 | 2400 | Fuel intake and gas cap was faulty. Engine mounts were leaking. |
| Jan | 2011 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2004 | 0 | Transmission Software Update | |
| Oct | 2005 | 0 | Broken Door Handle | |
| Dec | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Replace instrument cluster | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Replace brake light switch | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Replace vacuum line | |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | Replace engine temperature sensor | |
| Dec | 2008 | 800 | Replace fuel pump | |
| Apr | 2010 | 300 | Replace tie rod ends | |
| Apr | 2011 | 140500 | 293 | Replace left valve cover gasket |
| Oct | 2011 | 146000 | 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. |
| Jan | 2013 | 168700 | 30 | Right outside rear view mirror lens fell off. Purchased new lens via the internet & owner installed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 170000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 74000 | 0 | Driver's side heated seat heating element recall Passenger's side heated seat switch recall |
| Nov | 2008 | 85000 | 65 | Trunk lock actuator motor was intermittently seizing and overdrawing electrical current, which then sometimes blew the comfort-functions fuse killing interior lights and windows. Replaced actuator with new part from dealer as well as the fuse. |
| Feb | 2009 | 87000 | 85 | Fan clutch bracket(accessory driven pulley and mounting bracket) replaced due to bearing noise. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 47000 | 258 | The AC module needed to be replaced. AC worked but only after 30 minutes. Once car was turned off it required another 30 minutes to start working. Once it worked it was great. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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