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2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 8000 | 0 | Shimmy at any speed, vibration in the car. |
| Jun | 2010 | 16000 | 0 | Blower fan and unit went bad, no cooling anymore and no high speed for fan Front Passenger Wheel bearing needed to be replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 27300 | 0 | Had misfire on a few cylinders. Swapped a couple of spark plugs. |
| Dec | 2012 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 26500 | 0 | Intake flap malfunction. window stuck open, replaced motor electronic parking brake would not engage replace mechanical brake. |
| Sep | 2012 | 40000 | 800 | Window regulator replaced, parking brake button replaced and trunk motor diagnosed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 75300 | 1500 | Intake manifold racked Replaced sunroof switch |
| Mar | 2013 | 86000 | 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 | |
| Feb | 2011 | 16500 | 0 | Parking brake (actuated by electronic dash button, not a direct mechanical linkage) would not reliably disengage [or engage] leaving us concerned about using it for fear of getting stranded. Dash button replaced by dealer under warrantee. |
| Jun | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | AC fan stopped working at any speed other than Max, and would no longer blow cold. Dealer replaced parts under warranty. Tire pressure warning light came on and stayed on during road trip. I manually checked tire pressure and they seemed fine (32-34 PSI at all corners). Dealer said they refilled all tires to 35 PSI and warning went away. Coin tray rattles on rough roads. Dealer claims they could not reproduce after removing my coins from it. I continue to hear rattles. |
| Nov | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Engine started making loud high pitched constant shriek/whistle. Didn't vary with engine or vehicle speed but only appears after driving for more than 5 minutes. Diagnosed as turbo vacuum pressure issue. Part replaced under warrantee. |
| Dec | 2012 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | Memory system for drivers seat would sporadically drive seat. Couldn't set the memory. |
| Jun | 2011 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Check engine light on. Engine surging. |
| Sep | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | one of the two electrical cooling fans had stopped working Drivers side sunvisor replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 61000 | 150 | Left rear outer tail light melted inside and fell apart. Had to replace entire outer tail light assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 33000 | 0 | The car lost power and the MIL came on and made a high pitched noise while coasting. The exhaust bypass valve was broke and was replaced by the dealer. It seems to be a common issue, they knew exactly what it was when I showed up. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Ordered sensor that controls flapper valve. Replaced sensor that controls "flapper" valve. Required removal of intake manifold to replace. |
| Feb | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Noise from steering when cold out until car warms up. Steering gear replaced. Required partial removal of front sub-frame, so front and rear axles were realigned. |
| Jun | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Parking brake fault. Brake would only release after several attempts. Dealer cleared fault and reset logic. Parking brake fault. Bad parking brake module diagnosed. New module ordered. |
| Mar | 2013 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 34700 | 0 | Car was running too cool, so replaced thermostat. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 9300 | 0 | O2 Sensor. |
| Jan | 2009 | 21080 | 0 | Fuel pressure sensor. |
| Jun | 2009 | 29760 | 0 | Faulty Gas Cap |
| Dec | 2009 | 40300 | 0 | Knock Sensor |
| Feb | 2010 | 45700 | 0 | faulty door latch |
| Oct | 2010 | 62660 | 100 | Sway bar link |
| Jul | 2011 | 76100 | 800 | Timing Belt - 120,000km - Tensioner was seizing. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 0 | Replaced fuel pressure sensor (warranty). | |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | Replaced breather valve (warranty) Replaced right front wheel bearing (warranty) | |
| Mar | 2013 | 57500 | 540 | Replaced thermostat; required removal of several components, radiator flush, drain coolant. |
| Apr | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 2300 | 0 | Loose negative battery cable from factory...recall campaign to reflash computer software with latest updates from VW. |
| Jul | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Dealer replaced defective PCV valve, which had a cracked diaphragm; creating a "screech" or high pitched whistle while engine was running. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | 190 | Intake manifold flaps |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 8060 | 0 | Fan resistors burned, only worked at 4(full power). |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Rear window shade hook fell out. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | Took in car for electrical problem, but it couldn't be replicated. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 4960 | 500 | Clutch stopped working while driving. Some hydraulic part failed. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 39000 | 0 | Oil leak on top portion of engine. 3 gaskets replaced under powertrain warranty. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 18000 | 0 | Airbag light on dash came on, checked by dealer and found sensor on front bumper failed, ordered replacement and replaced it on a separate trip to dealer the next week. |
| Jan | 2013 | 31700 | 0 | Had problem with radio losing its memory and ipod connector not working; radio and accessory plug were both replaced under extended VW warrantee. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Faulty airbag sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Airbag sensor light fault |
| Jul | 2011 | 32000 | 0 | Steering column TSB |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 18500 | 0 | Valve motor replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | CD changer broke CD changer replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | wood dash trim cracked/ replaced. Rear sunshade clip cracked/replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | cdc hardware error, radio replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | turbo solenoid |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | Ignition coil blew. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 31500 | 0 | changed rear brakes, done by owner |
| Nov | 2011 | 35000 | 140 | replace battery |
| Dec | 2012 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | A/C compressor failed. Replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2012 | 60000 | 0 | Fuel pump control module failure. Replaced under Certified warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 57000 | 100 | PCV Valve issue causing a vacuum leak. Reinstalled after applying Silicone but started again after 100 miles. Needs that part and possibly other parts |
| Apr | 2011 | 58300 | 300 | Same problem as before, PCV valve causing a vacuum leak. |
| Feb | 2013 | 83500 | 200 | Normal wear. First set of rear brakes since new |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 37000 | 65 | banging noise in suspension - dealership stated bolts had come loose. sound remained. car sold. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 40500 | 0 | replaced leaking valve cover gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 90000 | 0 | PCV Valve recall |
| Volkswagen Passat in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Third time had to take car in to re-place the gas cap. Check engine light comes on with the fuel cap indicator as well. Check engine light came once again after only one day after being fix | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 300 | oil change, tire needed replacing as the dealer stated, claimed there was a bubble, of course not under warranty, bad start | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | Replaced worn out Cam Follower, Camshaft. Performed Cylinder Head repair. Replaced the Premium 7 radio head unit. |
| Jan | 2013 | 500 | Pot hole damaged front right strut. Dealer wanted $900. Took it to a local Euro shop who fixed it for $500 with OEM parts. | |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 84700 | 0 | TSB for pcv system, dealer replaced the entire crankcase ventilation system including the turbo pressure release |
| Mar | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 17300 | 0 | Fuel system |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | Repair Rattling Sunroof | |
| May | 2012 | 39500 | 0 | 12 Volt DC Power Outlets / Lighter Sockets In Passenger Compartment(Front & Rear) Failed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Noticed headlight not aiming properly. Housing for driver side headlight broken. Replaced under extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 43500 | 0 | sunroof would go up/down while driving. after excorcisim failed. dealer installed new switch under warrenty |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Radio display information suddenly disappeared; sound was still present, but could not see which station or satellite channel was selected. Dealer replaced radio under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Ignition switch required steering column repair |
| Jun | 2011 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | Ignition coil, they replaced coil pack on cyclinder 2. |
| Dec | 2010 | 24000 | 0 | Car would only start after two tries dealer could not reproduce it or imo did not even look. Still car starts funny or almost does not catch when turning over for the 1st crank. Suspension rattles, clicks but nothing found. |
| Jan | 2011 | 24500 | 0 | I have a few issues like over the speed bumps or a dip the front right side makes a noise that seems like the suspension is loose, the car would take more then one try to start, rattles all over the palce. So of course in VW fashion nothing |
| Apr | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | The transmission shudders in the morning when backing out garage. Shop said if they fix it and I complain VW will not pay, dealer has too. Thank goodness I leased it, turned it in april 10th and will never buy again. VW did not care. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Required new Sirius radio module |
| Apr | 2011 | 52000 | 310 | Engline light code showing system too lean. Proper amount of gasoline not flowing into system due to faulty sensor. Repaired successfully. |
| Oct | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | Bad airbag sensor. |
| Feb | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | creaky control arm bushings |
| Mar | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | front park assist sensor replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | replace creaking lower control arm bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 25000 | 0 | Broken lumbar support front passenger seat. Part ordered. Part installed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 19840 | 120 | Air bag fail sensor - passenger air bag sensor malfunctioned; replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2009 | 30380 | 220 | Rear brake pads worn. |
| Sep | 2011 | 66340 | 355 | Check engine light on. Not sure if it is being caused by evap purge valve. Car has not been driven much since summer. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 3000 | 0 | Smell of manure coming from vents when AC was activated. |
| Apr | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Car smelled badly when AC used. Problem was worsened by intense smell from carpet shampoo on previous visit for the same problem. |
| May | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Reoccurring bad smell coming from vents when using AC. |
| Jun | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | AC stopped working. They said it was a simple fix. The day I got the car back, the AC failed again. Second time for A/C they kept it for about a week. It has been fine since then. |
| Mar | 2010 | 12000 | 0 | AC air smells like manure when first engaged. Car would sporadically not start. Steering column and EMC replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Engine light came on. Problem was diagnosed as a faulty valve. It was replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 9920 | 0 | Jerky on moving off. Surging at low speeds. They acknowledge, but don't know how to fix. |
| Mar | 2011 | 41540 | 0 | Injector failure. Car stopped. Had to be towed. Workshop said injector design fault. All injectors replaced. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 4000 | 0 | Air Bag sensor defective. |
| Mar | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Dead cell in battery replaced bushings |
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Was hearing a loud high pitch sound from engine compartment. Dealer determined that some pressure regulator had been broken and was losing vacuum pressure which was causing high pitch whistle. |
| Jan | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Check engine light showed up and result was a low-pressure fuel sensor had gone bad. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | CD changer failed, replaced under warranty Sunglasses holder failed, replaced under warranty | |
| Dec | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | The valve body for the automatic transmission was replaced. Also the transmission control unit was flashed with new software. |
| Apr | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | The bearing that operates that steering rack had an unusual amount of play/was loose, causing damage on both sides. Dealer replaced entire steering rack under warranty. |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 0 | The front suspension bushings had worn prematurely, causing a loud squeaking noise on bumps. The problem is common for this generation Passat. Replaced free of change under CPO extended warranty |
| Dec | 2012 | 81000 | 1800 | -80,000 mile service, including Timing Belt, Waterpump, and tensioner, spark plugs and wires, all filters and fluids. -Intake valve carbon cleaning |
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Horn was not working. It had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Driver Headlight not properly aligned |
| Sep | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | Breather Valve faulty. |
| Nov | 2010 | 51000 | 0 | Low Tone Horn Replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 66700 | 50 | Horn not sounding properly. |
| Jan | 2012 | 72000 | 400 | PCV Valve Replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | Electric motor on drivers seat failed. Could no longer adjust. Fuel pressure sensor defective, reading low. |
| Nov | 2011 | 36000 | 0 | Blown gasket on crank-case sensor. |
| Jun | 2012 | 41000 | 320 | Frayed wires under seat setting off airbag light. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Brunei Darussalam | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 23560 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 32240 | 300 | Engine overheating, showing symptom of radiator fan running overun for more than 5 minute everytime after engine switch off, temperature rising more than 100 degree C, when running above 120KMH. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 55000 | 1500 | Total steering wheel, airbag and left front electrical failure |
| Nov | 2010 | 66000 | 600 | Hesitation. Found to be high pres fuel pump mechanical interface. Cam shaft has to be replaced. Replaced interface only, cam shaft repair is $1500 job, and timing belt replacement is soon. Do together. |
| Dec | 2012 | 87000 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| 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. |
| Dec | 2007 | 1240 | 0 | Air bag telltale ON. Parts ordered for repair. |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Airbag module replaced. Issue closed. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 29760 | 0 | Defroster blower noisy at lowest speed |
| Jun | 2010 | 33480 | 0 | Paint peeling off front curbside fender. At sheetmetal bend near tire. Fender repainted. |
| Dec | 2012 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Replaced inoperative satellite radio module under warrenty. |
| Oct | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | "Small Evaporator leak". |
| Dec | 2012 | 72000 | 250 | lowbeam headlight had to be replaced no heat at front dash outlets |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | TSB for shifting front subframe, fix applied and alignment done. |
| Sep | 2009 | 23000 | 0 | Trunk latch chrome cracked and replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Romania | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 12400 | 0 | Dynaudio amplifier broken. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 160hp 1.8L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 21080 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 27900 | 0 | Discovered wear and tear of front suspension link arms during 45,000km scheduled servicing. Part replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2011 | 45260 | 270 | Fuel pump control module was faulty. Part No 1K0 906 093F. |
| Jan | 2012 | 47120 | 100 | Exhaust downpipe header joint cracked and required welding. |
| Mar | 2012 | 50840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 52000 | 0 | replace fuel injectors |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 26660 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 32860 | 0 | Coming/leaving home lights not functioning.Problem didn't show on first scan.Showed up on second scan 1 week later.Problem fixed 5 days later as part had to be ordered.Courtesy car not offered. Problem discovered, part ordered. Convenience module replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 41540 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 5000 | 80 | Battery cable had to be replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 34700 | 0 | Button sticking on stock radio. Replaced radio under warrenty. |
| Sep | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | Car was missing. Ended up being a bad ground to the fuel pressure regulator. Repaired, and no problem since. |
| Oct | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | Radio quit working. |
| Nov | 2011 | 43000 | 0 | Radio not working. |
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 |
| 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. |
| Nov | 2012 | 32300 | 0 | Broken Window Switch, Right (Passenger) Rear. Replaced under warranty during normal maintenance. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Low side horn was not working. |
| Jul | 2010 | 22000 | 0 | Rear window shade bracket replaced, |
| Jun | 2012 | 48000 | 0 | Replaced speed sensor. |
| Nov | 2012 | 53300 | 550 | High pressure fuel pump on engine not working. |
| Mar | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | steering wheel clockspring | |
| Oct | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | Steering clockspring replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 10000 | 0 | iPOD adapter in glove box stopped working iPOD adapter harness in glove box replaced |
| Jan | 2010 | 17000 | 0 | Driver side passenger power window stopped working. |
| Mar | 2010 | 19000 | 0 | Driver side rear window motor replaced |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Libya | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 34100 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 35500 | 0 | fan change because of blade breakage and ventilator control switch makes strange noise engine runs uneven and rev meter goes up and down in even rythem, excessive burn of fuel horn not working |
| Mar | 2012 | 47120 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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