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2013 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 232 repairs.
2013 Volkswagen Passat suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (59%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 2000 mi | car would pull right all the time, in a matter of seconds i could be in the next lane. traveling the speed limit i would let the steering wheel go and the car always would drift right even from the left lane if tires not properly inflated the car would "skip" left or right depending on which way you were turning at hi speed |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Sway bar end links went bad |
| 81300 mi US $100 |
3rd sway bar end link that went bad |
| 47740 mi C $235 |
Replaced worn links |
| 50000 mi US $300 |
Replace front sway bar links |
| 100000 mi US $150 |
replace front sway bar links |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 83700 mi C $350 |
Change front stab. links |
| 88660 mi C $350 |
Left aft wheel bearing failure |
| 23500 mi | Both tie rod ends were replaced. In all fairness to the dealer/manufacturer we had an excessive amount of pot-holes during the spring-thaw this year . . . I obviously hit most of them. |
| 48000 mi US $850 |
Driver's side wheel bearing was making a lot of noise - dealer replaced and test drove. Found the passenger side was also worn and making noise but had been masked by the driver's side. Both front wheel bearings replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
3 Sway bar linkages worn out and replaced |
| 30000 mi US $550 |
Broken wheel bearing |
| 14880 mi | Wheel bearing was making excess noise. Replaced under warranty. |
| 115500 mi US $375 |
sway bar was worn and lose on left side replace both sides of front tire sway bar parts |
| 195473 mi US $390 |
hub bearings |
2013 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $50 |
Replaced front control arm bushings. |
| 64000 mi US $480 |
cv boot replacement |
| 8000 mi | Parts replaced |
| 59000 mi US $50 |
Sway arm joints were broken and needed replacing. |
| 70000 mi US $175 |
Took car to dealer for a possible bearing problem. They couldn't find problem, but did find rear brake and broken spring - but wouldn't honor extended warranty purchased from them. Took car to local shop for repair. Broken rear spring |
| 27667 mi | replaced control arm bushing |
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