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2007 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 538 repairs.
2007 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (41%)
Chart based on 330 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Volkswagen Passat
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| Volkswagen Passat in Saudi Arabia Dec 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201038220 mi﷼600 | The oil cooler mixed oil and coolant, they replaced it for me. $600 US. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 201096000 miUS $272 | Transmission Audio system Goodwill: Electrical system Recently Diagnosed: Charcoal fuel filter disintegrating, Rear struts bad, Rear Wheel bearings bad... EPC system short Airbag control module blower motor | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Nevada, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201030000 mi | Some kind of hose broke on top of the engine. Leaked oil, shorted spark plug and car died on me. Then started again but oil kept leaking. They replaced the hose. During normal driving car started to sound like it had no muffler. Dealer replaced broken Catalic converter. 900 dollar repair covered by warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201123000 miUS $1100 | a/c would not blow cold. owner charged twice, 2nd time w stop leak and dye, dealership stated that there was no dye evident. they charged it and sent it out, stating had dye in it. called dealer next business day to return vehicle. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201284000 miUS $900 | Front bushings replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States May 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 201260000 miUS $980 | Exhaust pipe broke just after turbo | ||
| Jun 201262000 miUS $180 | Air mix and actuator broken in HVAC system | ||
| Oct 201266000 mi | Air mix and actuator still broken in HVAC system | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Aug 201164000 mi | Both Vanity Mirror lights stopped working. They've been ordered. Turbo was leaking oil. Replaced a gasket. Lumbar in the drivers seat has stopped working. | ||
| Aug 201282100 miUS $400 | the weld that connects the exhaust to the turbo flange failed. It had to be rewelded. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 2011104000 miUS $50 | drivers side door handle completely failed. entire module had to be replaced. EPB emergency parking brake switch failed. car was immobilized at home in garage w/brake fully engaged, no way to over ride or reset. ordered epb dashswitch, replaced it, problem was solved. | ||
| Dec 2011119000 miUS $800 | All 4 swing arm bushings replaced, ride is tight like new. | ||
| May 2012124200 miUS $1000 | rear left bearing has play so we are replacing cv boot replacement | ||
| Apr 2013144000 miUS $400 | rear hatch hinge blew a bolt. interior disassembly required. | ||
| Aug 2014170000 miUS $729 | Both radiator fans failed & were replaced @ dealership. One of the fans is required for A/C. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 201192000 mi | evap system malfuntioning. There is a TSB but car is out of warranty. Faulty system design. Air bag light on. Purchased Ross Tech diagnostic system. Turned light off, has not come back on. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States May 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201177300 miUS $280 | Had to replace a sensor that affected fuel pressure in system, causing low fuel pressure and therefore stalling. | ||
| Oct 201180000 miUS $250 | Cam Follower - Issue often found with these engines. Fixed under extended manufacturer warranty applied to this issue specifically. | ||
| Mar 201290000 mi | ABS Warning light came on. Issue was repaired as followup to a recall previously performed. | ||
| Jun 2013121000 miUS $2000 | Replaced Compressor and cooling fans. | ||
| Aug 2014140000 miUS $2200 | Power steering stopped working. Both independent shop and dealer determined that I need a new steering rack! | ||
| May 2016160600 miUS $2500 | Transmission Valve Body and Water Pump | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in District of Columbia, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| May 200931000 mi | Check engine light was on--code from OBD II indicated an issue with the Flap Motor. Light was reset, and comes on intermittently. Was told that required maintenance (per TSB) might not have been completed...but the car was purchased as certified pre-owned | ||
| Nov 200938500 mi | Check engine light and airbag fault light illuminated. Vacuum leak in exhaust system caused check engine light to illuminate. Covered under extended warranty. | ||
| Dec 200940000 mi | Check engine light reilluminated--replaced several parts in the turbo and emissions system | ||
| Jul 201047000 mi | Steering column lock defective causing car to not start and/or stall intermittently. Steering column lock replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201159500 mi | Malfunctioning seat belt in rear, there was an open campaign to repair it. Malfunctioning hose clip on window washer supply line preventing fluid from reaching the windshield. | ||
| Dec 201160000 mi | Power Door locks malfunctioning; had to order parts to replace Fixed malfunctioning seat belt Window washer system malfunction | ||
| Mar 201264000 mi | Replaced malfunctioning door locks. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015102000 miUS $1000 | Poor performance, turbo was no longer functioning properly after mechanic worked on vehicle. | ||
| Jun 2016109000 miUS $3000 | Knocking, poor performance, and lack of power | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201372540 mi | Check engine light was on. Loss of power. | ||
| Aug 201376880 miC $585 | Right left ball bearing was making noise. It was replaced | ||
| Nov 201380460 miC $200 | Engine exhaust gasket was replaced | ||
| Jun 201485560 mi | Checked oil and it was completely dry. Three liters were added. No leaks found. Must go back to dealer after 1000 km | ||
| May 201697960 miC $1700 | Replaced rear right bearing Repared part of exhaust pipe | ||
| Jul 201699500 miC $289 | Front wheel bearing had to be vhanged | ||
| Aug 2016100100 miC $500 | Starter failed and was replaced | ||
| Jan 201797380 miC $500 | Front springs on both sides were replaced after driving through a pothole | ||
| May 2017106640 miC $50 | Check engine and gas cap warning came on. Changed gas cap. | ||
| Oct 2017111600 miC $450 | Rear left bearing changed | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201397000 miUS $182 | Cooling fans not working CV joint boots all 4 busted | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Dec 2007 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 200814880 mi | Rear hatch closing switch replaced. | ||
| Jan 200923560 mi | Electronic parking brake switch replaced | ||
| Aug 200930380 mi | The AC compressor required replacement. | ||
| Dec 200934720 miC $120 | Replaced noisy heater fan Right front suspension noisy, replaced bushing. | ||
| Jul 201040920 mi | AC not running cold. Leaking O ring replaced. | ||
| Aug 201040920 mi | Air not running cold. Compressor replaced. Repair not effective. Will be bringing it back in. | ||
| Sep 201041540 mi | AC repaired. I think it was the compressor. | ||
| Nov 201043180 mi | A flange on the catalytic converter failed, requiring replacement of the cat converter. Noisy flap when in recirc mode required replacement. | ||
| May 201146500 miC $150 | Problem could not be isolated (leak somewhere). System recharged, with dye, to try to locate source of leak. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Oct 2022 | |||
| Jun 201690000 miUS $455 | LR Parking brake motor burned out. Dealer wants $860 for repair. Local garage did it for $455. Dealer wanted $475 for the part alone! | ||
| Nov 201692400 miUS $45 | High and low beams aimed/tracking too low. Adjusters are rusted badly which prevented this from being a DIY project. | ||
| Sep 2021126000 miUS $2200 | Replace rear struts. Thermostat sticking. Kept throwing CHECK ENGINE code. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT; cylinder 2 running lean. Replace all ignition coils. Original estimate charged 4x the going rate. I did not agree to fix until coils were sold at $45 rather than $180/coil! | ||
| Nov 2021127800 miUS $45 | Liftgate struts completely worn; would not hold the tailgate open. | ||
| Jan 2022128000 miUS $15 | Rust on left front wheel well. | ||
| Aug 2022131000 miUS $1170 | Exhaust leak. Replace front CAT pipe assembly from engine to forward of rear axle. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Dec 201488660 mi | Check engine light came on, took into the dealership and they were not able to locate the problem. They did note that there was a technical note on the exhaust lobes of the camshaft and if the engine starts to miss-fire we should return. | ||
| Jan 201684760 miC $750 | The CV boots on the car needed replacement due to cracking. Completely expected at 152,000KM. | ||
| Jun 201697340 miC $375 | We had to replace the rear wheel hub bearings on both sides. At this mileage it's an expected maintenance repair. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201057000 mi | Fuel pump light I believe came on to stop car and turn off engine. Towed in on Sunday. Found a bolt head broke off near the timing chain. Ordered all the parts and got the car 8 days later. 1 in a million chance problem I was told. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 201265700 miUS $53 | The switch that lowers the tail gate failed. It was a simple repair, but unexpected in the first 1000 of ownership. | ||
| Apr 201372700 miUS $190 | Right rear wheel bearing replaced. I bought the replacement on line saving $80 campared to shop price. Replaced with OEM FAG assembly. | ||
| Jul 201376300 mi | leaking rear shock replaced under waranty | ||
| Dec 201379000 miUS $50 | The radio would discharge the battery when parked for over two days. | ||
| Feb 201479800 miUS $50 | Airbag light on, replaced sensor Engine light on replaced thermostat | ||
| Aug 201485000 miUS $1000 | Cam follower failed damaging the head beyond repair. This was repaired under VW extended warranty. While the engine was apart timing belt and tension pulleys were replaced along with spark plugs and oil changed. This I had to pay for. | ||
| Oct 201485800 miUS $1120 | Exhaust pipe broke at catalytic converter. Entire exhaust system replaced. | ||
| Mar 201593000 miUS $167 | I had no indication of a problem but I relied on the opinion of the mechanic. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Hong Kong, China Dec 2006 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Feb 20071240 mi | warning light on for airbag; turned out to be some loose connection | ||
| Jun 20074340 mi | rattles in dash, B pillar and trunk | ||
| Aug 200819840 mi | Anchor for partition of trunk broken from previous repair for rattle. | ||
| Nov 200822320 mi | Another broken anchor of rear partition between cabin and trunk. | ||
| Mar 200924800 mi | The warning lamp for exhaust emission lit up. This required replacement of a certain part. | ||
| Oct 200929140 mi$2000 | Abs pump replaced | ||
| Mar 201032860 mi$15 | The anchor for partition between cabin and trunk fell off (it is a wagon) | ||
| Mar 201142160 mi$650 | and leaking ball joint cover replaced. | ||
| Jun 201249600 mi$200 | I was told that the one of the joints in the steering system had its 'capsule' broken. This was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201358280 mi$350 | Xenon bulb busted; change required removal of bumper by mechanic | ||
| Feb 201462620 mi$400 | I was told that the cover of the ball joint had broken Some 'pressure valve' broke | ||
| Aug 201467580 mi$900 | AC not cold New pump installed | ||
| Nov 201471300 mi$150 | Problem identified in routine check; no noticeable symptoms | ||
| Jan 201571300 mi$23 | Broken carbon canister shutoff valve | ||
| Sep 201578120 mi$250 | The cupholder at the console was replaced | ||
| Sep 201691760 mi$300 | Suspension cover broke | ||
| Nov 201692960 mi$300 | Broken wheel bearing; replaced | ||
| Mar 201796100 mi$1000 | Replace 3 wheel bearings One rear brake pad fell apart and replaced | ||
| Aug 201796720 mi$450 | Check engine light lit up Told by mechanics it was due to some broken vacuum pipe | ||
| Sep 2020124000 mi$1000 | catalytic converter replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Feb 201244300 miUS $750 | My car has a power drain when it's turned off and locked. The battery initially discharged in 2 weeks but now it's escalated to 3 days. Dealer unable to pinpoint and fix the problem. | ||
| Jul 201245000 mi | Continuing problem with power drain. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Oct 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20062802 mi | Left front lower sway bar link loose. Re-torque left lower sway bar connecting link. | ||
| Jul 20064853 mi | Reported harsh transmission shifts. Result: "Operates to manufacturer's specifications". | ||
| Oct 200611066 mi | Harsh transmission shift diagnosed as faulty valve body on previous service visit. Correction: Install new valve body | ||
| Dec 200612025 mi | Reported continuing harsh tranmission shifts. Correction: Tech solution 2012810 - reflash for valve body. Auto-up window stops and goes back down. Correction: lubricate window channels | ||
| Jan 200713459 mi | Recall P7 (VW) Correction: Install brake vacuum line | ||
| Feb 200714213 mi | Return for roof rack repair. Correction: Left rear trim end replaced. Low tone horn faulty. Correction: Replace CPU Flash "OY" applicable but not received at dealer yet. Correction: Return at later date for flash "OY" | ||
| Jul 200719314 mi | Returned for flash "OY" Correction: Flash completed | ||
| Sep 200723440 mi | Passenger sunvisor light not working. Correction: Order new sunvisor Harsh 1-2 shift and 5-4 shift in transmission Correction: Transmission flash #253038 completed | ||
| Oct 200724134 mi | Return for sunvisor replacement. Correction: Sunvisor replaced. Check harsh 1-2 shift. Correction: Reset transmission into basic setting | ||
| Dec 200724947 mi | Water leak front passenger floor (frozen puddle discovered in car after 1 week vacation). Correction: Replace door seal Sunroof buzzing - sunshade appears out of alignment. Correction: Refit right side sunshade clip. | ||
| Feb 200827638 mi | High tone horn replaced. Bottom door seal drvr door rusting - advised VW Canada. Roof rack rubber falling off - return in Spring. Check engine light on - replace fuel cap. Sunroof buzzing - installed anti-rattle kit. | ||
| Apr 200829596 mi | (New) driver door seal coming off - repaired. Rear hatch groaning - new lock plate & motor ordered. MIL light on. Replace charcoal canister. Reset pwr windows to basic setting re: auto up/down issue. Harsh 1-2 shift continues - no solution. | ||
| May 200828746 mi | Repair door seal (install ordered parts from last service). Lubricate window channels (auto-up going down). Check engine light on again - install vacuum pipe. Water dripping into car through car washes. No leaks found by dealer. Re-programmed ECU RVUTB 03 | ||
| Sep 200834252 mi | Headline loose front left side - Replaced headliner. Lock plate installed for groaning tailgate. Harsh 1-2 shift continues - no solution. | ||
| Nov 200839665 mi | Front end noise - replace lower control arm bushings TB#2017311. Crankcase ventilation issue - hose replaced. | ||
| Jun 200946215 mi | Knocking noise in front end over bumps - Subframe shifting (bolts missing!). Installed & re-torqued new bolts. | ||
| Jul 200948140 mi | Harsh 1-2 transmission shift - VTA 497265 replaced fuel pump control module. MIL light on. TSB#2013354 - Replaced N80 valve, hose & clamps. | ||
| Sep 200951165 miC $125 | RPM's surging at idle - Fault P2187, replace breather valve. | ||
| Oct 200951395 mi | Hard starts and stalling: Car turns over and starts but dies within 3-5 seconds. Replace steering column control module, comfort control module and N80 valve. Repair not usually covered by warranty, but covered as a goodwill gesture. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201798000 miUS $30 | Passenger side lightbulb replacement. Checked housing unit and wiring for moisture....ok. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 200714000 mi | Flapper valve motor needed to be reset to spec. Was told if problem reoccured,the motor would be replaced. No mil so far after2 weeks! | ||
| Apr 200818000 mi | Radio stopped, no sound from speakers. Diagnosed as amplifier defected,overnight shipped a replacement,installed next day. Problem corrected. | ||
| Jun 201038000 mi | Driver side rear wheel bearing noisy, replaced at dealer under warranty. No out of pocket costs. | ||
| May 201147000 mi | REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND RELATED PARTS AS PER FACTORY EXTENDED BULLETIN.Also intake flapper motor as documented on earlier visits,CEL on. No charge on repairs,rental car for one day. | ||
| Apr 201364000 miUS $335 | Check engine light,evaporator sensor replaced. Recall on PCV valve,replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201475000 miUS $390 | Check engine light,intake sensor,ran intake deposits cleaner. | ||
| Sep 201477000 miUS $100 | cv boot replaced,was split | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201066000 miUS $35 | CD changer seized, won't play or change disks (radio works). Dealer checked code, ordered new radio. CD/radio replaced, new one works fine, plus now has clock on radio (bonus). Lost 6 CDs that could not be removed from old replaced radio (repair under warranty, cost is for CD replacement) | ||
| Dec 201070000 mi | For 2+ mo.: push key does not start engine on first try; now "steering column defective" error; eventual no start if untreated (dealership says); dealership repaired/replaced comfort module on steering column and no further issue. | ||
| Apr 201173200 mi | Rear window auto up/down not working (but window worked if hold down/up button); replaced motor and window track under certification warranty. Also repaired air bag recall during this visit. | ||
| Sep 201181000 miUS $600 | Fuel smell in engine compartment & cabin; shop found fuel leak in fuel injector rails but special tool required to fix, recommended take to dealership. Shop recommend drive straight to dealer. Car at dealership now, on separate repair trip. At least one fuel injector seal leaking fuel from pressurized system. All four seals replaced. (Note: self repair would have required $250 special tool to pull injectors and 4 o-rings $25.) | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 201685000 miUS $100 | engine light on | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201139000 mi | they were still investigating why it was losing a quart every 1k and also not showing a warning when there was low oil. Also rattled like an old Ford Pinto. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jan 2006 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Mar 2006282 mi | 06MAR2006 – I received a phone message from Don Barnosky of Süd’s VW in Normal where our 2007 Passat Variant was having its Tailgate problem remedied. I called Don and he said that two VW Engineers came from Germany and replaced one of our Struts and ad | ||
| Aug 200732000 mi | No problems found but Fault Code: P0456 - Evaporative Emission System Control System Very Small Leak Detected – Sporadic. They performed the "OY12" Recall Software Update and erased fault codes and reset computer readiness codes. | ||
| Nov 200736000 mi | @37545 Miles Süds in Bloomington, IL installed the Transmission Valve Body according to Technical Bulletin 2012810. They also FLASHed the Transmission Software update. So far the Transmission works fine and seems a bit smoother than before. The Rear Lift Gate has been malfunctioning for the last week or so. It goes up mostly OK but it doesn’t close like normal…it sometimes stops ~1/2 way down. Pressing the close button again doesn’t help much either. Email 010508: fixed by cleaning seal Cleaned liftgate seal. | ||
| Jul 200849000 mi | The Rear Lift Gate had been malfunctioning again. It opened mostly OK but didn’t close like normal. It many times stopped ~1/3 the way down. The left & right Electric Lift Gate Motors were replaced. All is well now. | ||
| Jul 200960800 mi | Had cold engine low idle instability. Dealer replaced PCV and reflashed controller. Also cleaned intake ports with BG Products cleaner Had 3 "Campaigns" performed: 1) PCV Valve Update, 2) Engine Control Software Update, 3) Airbag Wiring Update. Also had BG Products Intake Manifold Cleaning service. | ||
| Mar 201074000 miUS $120 | The Heater Temperature Dial and Vent Selector Control did not function correctly for the past several months. A malfunctioning “G191” Interior Air Temperature Sensor (VW P/N: 1K0-907-543-E) was replaced. | ||
| Jun 2012114000 miUS $325 | High Pressure Fuel Pump, Intake Camshaft, and HPFP Cam Follower (found to be badly worn) replaced under Extended VW HPFP Warranty. No fault code, usually required for inspection. Airbag Warning Lamp repaired. | ||
| Aug 2012117300 miUS $1240 | Exhaust leak at the pipe immediately after the Turbo Exhaust Outlet where the Pipe joins the Flange. The Pipe broke completely free from the Flange. New Exhaust Pipe Catalyst section (VW P/N: 3C0-254-505-X) installed plus Clamp and Gasket. | ||
| Mar 2013129000 miUS $290 | The Engine was taking a much longer than normal to warm up in cold weather. The Coolant Thermostat was stuck open. The Coolant Thermostat was replaced. | ||
| May 2013132000 miUS $79 | I replaced all 4 Ignition Coils and Spark Plugs due to P0303 Cylinder 3 Misfire Code. The Code has remained off for >1200 Miles so far. | ||
| Nov 2013141000 miUS $1100 | Cleaned Carbon Deposits off Engine Intake Manifold Flaps and Engine Intake Valves. Changed Engine Oil/Filter. Cleaned Evap Valve. | ||
| Dec 2013142000 miUS $36 | I installed a new Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (N80 Valve). It stopped the P0171 Fuel Trim, Bank1 System too Lean and P0455 EVAP Emission Contr. Sys. (Gross Leak) Leak Detected DTCs from triggering/logging. | ||
| May 2014145000 miUS $39 | 10MAY2014 - @145,145 Miles I replaced the blown out LH Door Speaker. I installed a Pioneer TS-A1675R 6.5" 3-Way 50-Watt 4 Ω Coaxial Speaker in its place. | ||
| Dec 2014152000 miUS $68 | 18DEC2014 - @152,591 Miles I replaced the Thermostat. It was difficult to remove and replace but probably saved ~$600 doing it myself. | ||
| Feb 2015152000 mi | Suspect a secondary Thermostat failed. Engine didn't circulate PCV Vapor through the Catch Can as a tan milky substance clogged its hose. Condensation trapped. Engine oil became watery and this led to oil pump failure which ruined the engine. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Apr 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Nov 200833000 mi | Radio am static. | ||
| Dec 200948000 miUS $64 | steering column immobilizer failure. steering column replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 200949999 mi | update - no cost issues at all - performed oil change and standard service (at dealers) - Warranty replacement of Parking Brake switch plus warranty replacement of rear lift gate module. Still have original tires and original brakes. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Jun 201272000 miUS $120 | Replaced the battery. | ||
| Jun 201390000 miUS $1100 | Thermostat replacement | ||
| Sep 201394000 miUS $120 | Slight misfire at full throttle. Decided to replace coils and plugs since car was coming up on a major service interval anyway. | ||
| May 2014105000 mi | Rear wheel bearing developed a howling noise over a 2k mileage period. Replaced both rear wheel bearings. | ||
| Aug 2014111000 miUS $225 | Torn CV boot on left driveshaft. Just replaced entire driveshaft assy. | ||
| Jul 2017140000 miUS $200 | A/C stopped working during a road trip. Worked fine during the trip out, then failed on the way home. Took the car in for a recharge, and after the attempted recharge, did not work at all. Dealer quoted $1800 for new compressor and receiver/dryer. Have not decided course of action yet. | ||
| Oct 2017141000 miUS $13 | Power window switch for LR window failed in the driver door switch cluster. $13 for the new cluster on Ebay, and less than one hour to replace. | ||
| Mar 2018145000 miUS $1500 | LR electric parking brake motor failed, luckily in the non-activated position. Car could roll freely, but produced multiple warning lights and a warning chime over 3mph. Replaced both parking brake motors as a precaution, which is a dealer-only new part. | ||
| Jun 2020168000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear coil springs due to cracking | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201055000 mi | Oil found dripping, vaccum tube replaced, found drip still happening, faulty turbo seal. Seal not repairable, turbo replaced. | ||
| Jun 201170000 mi | In omaha, NE. Faulty PCV. Replaced. A/C not cold, evacuated, Checked for leaks. Recharged. In Novi. MI. Weld on Turbo catalytic converter broke. New cat converter installed. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in District of Columbia, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jun 20075000 mi | Some sort of adhesive was present in several places on the engine cover. Dealer states it was from factory. Could not remove without damage to cover. Obtained new cover and installed free of charge. | ||
| Dec 200713000 mi | Back lighting on instrument cluster randomly flickered. New instrument cluster ordered. New cluster installed and keys reprogrammed. | ||
| Nov 200927600 mi | bad fuses to power outlets power sunroof doesn't open close properly | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2006 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Apr 20062000 mi | Satellite radio went out. | ||
| Mar 200715000 mi | Steering column replaced. Waited almost 3 weeks while they shipped one from Germany. | ||
| Dec 200860000 miUS $100 | Replaced melted taillight. LED taillight literally melted in place. Dealer had never seen this particular problem before. I replaced myself. | ||
| Jul 200984000 miUS $1500 | Entire AC system replaced. | ||
| Aug 200985000 miUS $8000 | Engine head replaced. Timing belt tensioner broke and the timing belt skipped a tooth. Interference engine caused all 16 valves to get crunched. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada Apr 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| May 20077440 mi | Check engine and loose fuel cap light came on in spite of fuel cap being well secured. Cleared codes and did software reflash at same time to comply with an unrelated TSB. Ordered new fuel cap but did not prove necessary, problem seems related to overfi Fuel cap and check engine lights intermittently illuminating; codes cleared, no recurrence, repaired under warranty | ||
| Sep 200839680 mi | Check engine light illuminated; check with my VAG-COM scan tool revealed a series of codes related to the intake runner flap motor. Took the scan result and downloaded TSB to the dealer during routine service. Computer reflashed, problem corrected. | ||
| Mar 200948360 mi | Right hand mirror heating element discovered non-functional by self VAG-COM scan. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 200953940 mi | CEL for random misfire cyl 4 and second random misfire cyl 1, diagnosed by owner (VAG-COM). TSB for crankcase breather valve. Valve replaced by dealer under warranty | ||
| Jul 200958280 mi | Squeaking belts when cold. Dealer unable to reproduce. | ||
| Sep 201080600 miC $800 | Preventive timing belt replacement | ||
| Mar 201189280 miC $1000 | Subframe loose. Installed new bolts and shims. Mirror turn signal LED failed. Part replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201182000 miUS $1040 | Down pipe including cat had to be replace. Pipe cracked after turbo | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Nov 200952080 mi | Had to do with the HVAC system...clicking coming from one of the flap motors | ||
| Dec 201181220 miC $50 | Intake flap module was replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 2007511 miUS $900 | replace driver and passenger front wheel hub | ||
| Oct 200710000 mi | CEL - o2 sensor code. replaced intake flapper, covered under warranty | ||
| Dec 200712000 mi | re-repair o2 sensor re-repair radio | ||
| May 201048300 mi | Airbag switch in steering wheel, some problem with the air system | ||
| Jul 201166000 mi | Car would start, but wouldn't continue running. Covered outside of warranty under a recall | ||
| Apr 201274200 miUS $500 | Valve cover gasket cracked | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20075000 mi | Strut mount bolts were loose which lead to a clunking noise. I thought it might be the "loose sub-frame bolts" problem I had read about but it was the strut bolts. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201476000 mi£250 | Electronic parking brake stuck on. Calipers seized. Engine speed sensor failed. Bolt sheared on attempted removal resulting in gearbox having to be removed | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Quebec, Canada Dec 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017C $100 | gas cap defective | ||
| May 201778740 miC $200 | liftgate motor problem parking brake motor seized | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jul 2007 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 2007 | Steering wheel not aligned in the center, in other words car felt like it was moving to the right. | ||
| Nov 20076000 mi | Left Driver's side headlight did not function. It is Bi-Xenon AFS. TPMS monitor was on for second time in one month | ||
| Jun 200812000 mi | Driver's side AFS Bi-Xenon light inoperative. | ||
| Jul 201143000 mi | Catalytic Converter had to be replaced. Owner noticed major vibrating noise and took it to the dealer. Dealer immdly diagnosed problem and resolved it within 4 hrs. Car was over the 4yr/40k warnty - but the prts/lbr was covered TSB repair - Steering jam in 2007 Passat. I experience this jam - twice while starting(stationary). Restarting the engine - corrected the problem. | ||
| May 201250700 mi | Both horns not working - has a faint sound. Total estimate $350 to replace both. Did not repair due to expense involved. | ||
| Nov 201255100 miUS $175 | Left AFS Headlight Inoperative | ||
| Jan 201458800 miUS $84 | Coolant low warning sign - had to flush out coolant and new coolan | ||
| Apr 201463500 miUS $1000 | Driver side sun visor detached - which impacted electrical circuit and fuse. Main cost was for labor to fix fuse/circuit | ||
| Jan 201570000 miUS $280 | Replace Vent Hose | ||
| Sep 201679000 mi | Panel over the driver's side wheel rusted. | ||
| May 201782000 miUS $1300 | Control Arms replaced along with bushing | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 200941000 miUS $119 | Intermittant immobilizer. | ||
| Mar 201049000 mi | Check engine light. Replaced gas cap. Also ordered sensor. Sensor replaced. Check engine light out. Tailgate wouldn't always latch. Replaced tailgate latch. Tailgate wouldn't always latch. Replaced tailgate latch. | ||
| Jan 201159000 mi | Airbag warning light | ||
| Apr 201161300 miUS $129 | Parking brake fault light. Required software update. | ||
| May 201162000 mi | Brake light, parking brake light, ESP, ASL lights came on. Also wouldn't shift out of 3rd gear. | ||
| Jun 201163000 miUS $100 | Last problem re-occurred after 1 week. Multiple warning lights. VW suggested replacing ABS but not sure that's the problem. So far OK after a week and a half. | ||
| Jun 201276000 miUS $500 | Broken right rear spring Leaky hose from squirter tank, cost almost $400! When fixing the hose they found a small leak in the radiator and replaced it. | ||
| Jan 201493000 miUS $100 | Floor heat vent not working | ||
| Aug 2014100000 miUS $2400 | Replace front & read shocks, struts and control arms. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201373600 mi | Valve body replaced | ||
| May 201595300 miUS $1400 | A/c compressor failed, had to replace and recharge the entire system. | ||
| Aug 2015100000 miUS $340 | Water hose had to be replaced, it was a formed hose and needed special clamps per the dealer and the hose alone was $200. This hose was rubbing the electric fan and developed a leak. | ||
| Mar 2016105000 miUS $599 | Coil springs broken and replaced. | ||
| Jun 2016110000 miUS $540 | Radiator had to be reconnected per the dealer. Also AC system drained and recharged per dealer. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 2015119200 miUS $700 | Right Rear Caliper Exploded. I was able to drive to the dealership using my brakes minimally. | ||
| Jul 2015120000 miUS $1500 | paid 1500 to replace brake controller and rewire the wires from right rear caliper to brake controller which was leaking brake fluid *into* the brake controller AC had stopped working normally, dealer suggested a complete recharge. Seemed to fix the problem. Passenger Airbag Fault - dealer reset code, but as soon as passenger got in car, fault returned!!!! $120 wasted! Power Trunk Failed | ||
| Sep 2015124000 miUS $550 | Left Front Wheel Bearing Failed! :( Passenger Air Bag Fault | ||
| Nov 2015125400 miUS $2084 | Both lower control arms and ball joints wore out | ||
| Sep 2016134000 miUS $327 | Failed oxygen sensor was replaced | ||
| May 2017137000 miUS $770 | Left Rear Caliper failed, and was then replaced. | ||
| Nov 2017141000 miUS $360 | replace clock spring - the horn was broken (when the airbag was replaced) which required a replacement clock spring. they claimed it was broken when i entered the shop, so they refused to fix the problem. not very happy about dealer who broke the clock spring. | ||
| Jun 2022160000 miUS $1000 | front control arm brackets failed, and had to be replaced. replaced right front axle - which was failing | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Aug 2006 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 200819000 mi | Parking brake light came on; went out at dealer. Tire pressure light came on; dealer over-inflated tires to make it go away. | ||
| Feb 200820000 mi | Plastic cover beneath engine loose because dealer failed to tighten screws that secure it. Second dealer replaced and tightened screws, original dealer paid for the work. | ||
| Aug 200823000 mi | Oil pump bolt loosened. Replaced with new model bolt, oil changed because of metal fragments. Requires pulling transmission for access. | ||
| Sep 200930000 mi | replaced chain tensioner and bolts | ||
| Dec 200932000 mi | bas coolant level sensor replaced | ||
| Sep 201140000 miUS $100 | check engine light on; no error code | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States - Jan 2008 | |||
| Jan 200815500 mi | Received message "Parking brake fault." Took it in. Replaced parking brake switch under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2006 - Dec 2009 | |||
| May 200824000 mi | Bolt to oil pump broke causing engine to loose oil pressure. Oil pump and timing chain along with all applicable gaskets and hoses replaced under warranty. Known issue on early build 3.6 motors. | ||
| Mar 200934000 mi | Electronic parking brake would not disengage, rendering car undrivable. Switch replaced under warranty. Took 3 days to get part. | ||
| Jul 200936000 miUS $5 | Rear seat overhead interior light cluster continually falling out of ceiling. Fixed in home garage by owner with glue the first time. Several months later the light fell out again and some epoxy was used by owner. Successful repair at this point. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Oct 2016121000 miUS $163 | Rear window washer jet was inoperative. Replaced wiper blade, wiper arm, cap, and nozzle. Special order parts took some time for the dealer to obtain. | ||
| Feb 20171 miUS $59 | Replaced failed air conditioning blower motor resistor. | ||
| May 2017123000 miUS $300 | Water Intrusion. Passenger side plenum drain area in engine bay became clogged with debris. Result is that water collects in blower motor and creates a sloshing sound. Diagnosis and fix required partially dismantling the dash. | ||
| Aug 2017125332 miUS $456 | Passenger front door handle was inoperative. Replaced right front door latch and bowden cable. Rear washer jet nozzle inoperative. Replaced rear washer jet nozzle. | ||
| Sep 2017126000 mi | Paint on the left front wheel arch bubbled above the left front wheel. Replaced left front fender under corrosion warranty. | ||
| Jan 2018127520 miUS $619 | Front wipers inoperative. Removed and replaced wiper motor and linkage. | ||
| Jul 2018130000 miUS $400 | Rear springs broken. Removed and replaced with new. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States May 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 2007110 mi | Adaptive Front Lighting System became inoperative Adaptive Front Lights Inoperative | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 2016103100 miUS $150 | Failed flapper motor causing heat to blow when AC was requested | ||
| Jul 2016104300 miUS $250 | AC was not cold | ||
| Sep 2016106000 miUS $550 | Rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Apr 2007 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jun 201133000 mi | Took car for routine maintenance. Dealer discovered leaking radiator. Fixed under warranty at no cost. | ||
| Apr 201563200 miUS $1200 | Serpentine belt roller melted, belt snapped, engine overheated. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200935000 mi | Fixed rattle, it was a warped diffuser on top of the dashboard, causing both seats and entire dashboard to be removed. Took three weeks. | ||
| Oct 200939000 mi | Parking distance sensor broken. Headlight out, tail light loose. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New South Wales, Australia Dec 2006 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Apr 20073100 mi | Carpet lifting, had to be replaced | ||
| May 20073720 mi | Scratched trim in April trip - had to be repaired. Updated engine management software at the same time | ||
| Nov 200821080 mi | Electronic handbrake failure. | ||
| Sep 201043400 miA $1800 | Suspension bushings and front control arms replaced | ||
| Oct 201263000 mi | Replaced faulty lambda sensor | ||
| Feb 201368400 miA $250 | Headlight harness had dislodged | ||
| Mar 201475020 miA $1200 | Replace failed A/C compressor | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201150840 miC $885 | Control arm bushing was replaced very costly and apparently a problem with passats in previous years. This should have been a recall! Also had to have an alignment done once replaced and car still pulled to the left returned to redo. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 201371300 mi | software update on the radio and replaced sunroof switch. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Bad coil, new plugs, | ||
| Feb 201586100 miUS $45 | Ignition coil Another bad ignition coil | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201286635 miC $44014 | Harsh cold start, splitters Misfire caused by excessive carbon build up on backs of intake valves | ||
| Jan 2015138700 mi | Flex exhaust pipe leaking Other shop advised I wait till it breaks more to do repair | ||
| Mar 2015144460 mi | Driver door 1 of 3 rollers seized. Advised to spray with Lubricant. Has improved marginally. | ||
| Nov 2015159340 miC $1200 | Front boot replaced Noise when driving bearings replaced | ||
| Apr 2016168360 mi | New battery | ||
| Sep 2017205840 mi | Coughing when stopped. Had it checked by a Dealer and found nothing and charged. My mechanic looked at the engine and a vacuumed hose was not properly connected. Fixed it and all is well. | ||
| Jul 2018217000 miC $650 | Clicking noise as wheel turned when in motion [wheel bearing] | ||
| Sep 2018223200 miC $1000 | Both front springs broken | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016188000 miUS $1400 | Other repairs included replace both drive shaft, tie rods end | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015111000 miUS $80 | Just bought the car. Broken motor mount bolt point found when changing a timing belt. Used the Diesel Geek park to fit the missing piece of block. Did not take off turbo, just used one of two bolts and JB Weld. Timing belt replacement. Need to use new bolts on these cars. Last bolts used to connect the mount to the block were weak. Two of the three were sheered off almost causing the old timing belt to break and drop the engine. | ||
| Mar 2016112000 miUS $1200 | Transmission failed. Would not engage into gear and would grind when trying to put it in park due to bad valve body. Cost represents self-found $600 used transmission and $600 for tree shade labor... quite the deal as shops wanted $3k-%5 | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Saskatchewan, Canada Nov 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014C $9000 | Plastic belly pan, mounts & rad & inter cooler supports. | ||
| Sep 201456420 miC $1500 | ac compressor | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| May 201130500 mi | noticed a low end rhythmic sound occuring above 50mph. Sound had little to no correlation with vehicle speed. Figured it was a wheel bearing and dealer diagnosed the left wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 201267000 miUS $987 | A filter in the emissions system broke down and clogged the systems causing a loss of power. | ||
| Mar 201378000 miUS $1400 | sensors and air flow motor went out. | ||
| Aug 201382700 miUS $1800 | Master Cylinder went out. Front CV joints replaces Manifold replaced | ||
| Dec 201387000 miUS $650 | Heating went out. | ||
| Mar 201487000 miUS $957 | Serpentine belt Emission failed | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Aug 201295000 miUS $233 | test of battery failed; replaced with new | ||
| Nov 201299600 miUS $816 | R side inner/outer CV boot defective; L inner CV boot replaced | ||
| Aug 2013112300 miUS $1070 | valve cover gaskets and breather tube leaking; worn spark plugs replaced. oil return line off turbo leaking. Part and required gaskets replaced. | ||
| Nov 2013115900 miUS $98 | diagnose lighting system alert; replace R-side halogen headlamp | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Sep 201255000 mi | pcv valve replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States May 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 201483000 miUS $300 | Crack in CV boot | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Alaska, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 201288300 miUS $400 | Coil caught fire | ||
| Oct 201292500 miUS $1790 | Power steering system failed Power amplifier stopped working | ||
| Aug 2013107100 miUS $1900 | Power Steering rack failure | ||
| Sep 2013110000 miUS $550 | Could not remove key from electric lock | ||
| Mar 2014119000 miUS $800 | Another failure of the electronic steering! | ||
| Jun 2014121000 miUS $732 | Multiple coil pack failure, other sensors. Coils are a constant headache. Going to sell the car! | ||
| Oct 2014126700 miUS $650 | Ignition coils smoking | ||
| Oct 2015143000 miUS $1000 | Timing belt broke. Damaged head and block. Car sold off | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 201051000 mi | Flap motor on air intake malfunctioned, produced and error code and was replaced. Codes reset. | ||
| Dec 201052000 mi | Motor that controlled air flap on intake quit working again, VW replaced under warranty O-ring at compressor failed. Replaced and recharged. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 200814000 mi | Key fob sticking in ignition. New ignition switch ordered. | ||
| Feb 200815000 mi | Ignition switch replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201036000 mi | PCV valve replaced Switch for raising front passenger window from driver door replaced. | ||
| Jun 201257000 miUS $1763 | Broken valve spring Engine control management module and throttle sender unit both failed | ||
| May 201369000 miUS $425 | Replaced bearing after noise heard from suspension. Replaced low beam bulb | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Nov 2007 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Apr 200810000 miUS $120 | Had an occasional airbag fault light on dash. Did not occur while at dealer. Said would replace sensor if it reoccured. Fixed dash rattle. | ||
| May 200812000 mi | Dealer fixed airbag seat sensor to correct fault light on dash. Also updated radio software to correct problem with the radio not turning off when key removed. | ||
| Jul 200815000 mi | Check engine light came on for airbag. Dealer replaced seat belt buckle catch which fixed problem. Also did 15000 mile service which is basically an oil change. | ||
| Oct 200820000 miUS $330 | Routine 20,000 mile service done and a TSB for musty smell from AC. TSB clean AC duct and fixed problem under warranty. | ||
| Nov 200823000 mi | Parking brake switch would not operate. Malfunction light on dash turned on. Bad parking brake switch was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 200939000 mi | Remote key failed. Would not operate locks, but did operate ignition. Replaced under warranty. Also completed 40K service at same time. | ||
| Jan 201047000 mi | burned out headlight bulb. | ||
| Sep 201057000 miUS $125 | Electric parking brake switch malfunctioned. Switch on dashboard replaced. This was replaced 2 years ago under warranty. Also did 60K service and rear brake pads at same time. | ||
| Jun 201170000 miUS $1200 | replace valve cover gastket to repair small oil leak Alternator failing, replace alternator | ||
| Jun 201289000 miUS $500 | Treat AC system to eliminate musty odor Standard service performed. Dealer also completed 3 tech service items at not cost to me. | ||
| Mar 2013101000 miUS $1450 | Drivers door latch mechanism would not open and had to be replaced. The exhaust pipe cracked just before Catlytic converter and had to be replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Mar 201130000 mi | Excessive oil usage. Diagnosis: one of the cylinders was not round. Entire engine was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201247000 mi | I lemoned this car after 13 months of ownership. It had 49k on the clock. Said vehicle burned 1.3 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200819000 mi | Dealer left oil cap loose, Check engine light came on | ||
| Aug 200820000 mi | Oil filler cap had a leak, replaced | ||
| Sep 200821000 mi | Replaced leaky oil cap. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 201548000 miUS $700 | Cracked CV boots replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2008 | |||
| Oct 200715000 mi | Emission sensor. Front panel rattle, never fixed. | ||
| Oct 200824000 mi | Engine light came on, fixed, then came on again, half an hour after leaving shop, took three trips. Had this problem six times while owned the car. VW dealer said they did not know why, never offered to replace the sensor. Then tire pressure light came on again. Fixed it, but have many times before, never stays fixed. Engine started shaking while driving at low speeds. Shop could not replicate problem, but started as soon as we left dealarship. Car returned to us dirty. Sold the damned car. Now just have the Accord to save on money | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Nov 2008 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 200922000 mi | Intake Motor was working incorrectly on recent road trip. CEL came up for a couple of hours and then disappeared. Dealer checked the fault codes and replaced the motor under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201114000 mi | CEL denoted a small EVAP. Dealership replaced the entire EVAP line. One of the LEDs in the taillight had gone out. Dealership replaced the entire taillight assembly | ||
| May 201260100 miUS $370 | Clock spring in steering failed. Horn & steering wheel controls were disabled. The dealership put in a new clock spring to fix it. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201060300 mi | My automatic transmission was getting stuck in 3rd gear. VW Dealer replaced with entirely new transmission at request of VW-USA & extended my warranty an extra 12 months. | ||
| Apr 201180500 miUS $600 | I had 2 separate issues: 1. Crank Case Valve & gasket leaking/spraying oil. Repaired by Strong VW Dealer in SLC. 2. My car spun on ICE & hit the cement barrier. Had to fix steel wheel & wheel bearing assembly. Repaired at other shop | ||
| Oct 2014108200 miUS $3700 | The factory turbo down pipe snapped and broke free which meant the turbo system was no longer functioning properly and there was a drastic loss in power and increase in exhaust noise. | ||
| Jun 2015118000 miUS $1500 | oil was leaking into the coil packs and causing misfires. Coils replaced. Transmission work done as well (fluids for tiptronic auto) I think my previous trip to do some upgrades may have opened up gasket and allowed oil into coils | ||
| Dec 2015121000 miUS $2 | replaced water pump, turbo failure, possible oil pump failure. Gasket failure | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Sep 201159000 mi | TSB for sesat wiring harness, steering interlock switch, powertrain ignition coils. Valve cover gasket failure, repaired under powertrain warranty | ||
| Mar 201392000 miUS $2788 | Motor mount bolt failure, failure of motor mount. R/R timg belt, valves, mount, bolts. Suspect that bolt not properly replaced when removed for earlier timing belt replacement. | ||
| May 201394900 miUS $62 | Ebrake switch malfunction | ||
| Aug 201398000 miUS $63 | N80 purge valve failure | ||
| Apr 2015128700 miUS $150 | CV boot torn, replaced entire CV axlfe. | ||
| Jul 2015132300 miUS $129 | R&R valve cover gasket | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jan 2007 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Nov 200710000 mi | Air Bag Fault Light | ||
| Dec 200823000 miUS $325 | Air bag light malfunction - needed to order part. Low tire pressure warning light on. | ||
| Jul 201356000 miUS $500 | Replaced 4 coils - cylinder 1 misfire Replaced front brakes too | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States Mar 2007 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 20071200 mi | Trunk was badly misaligned with body of car and required hinges to be unscrewed and aligned. Brake pedal goes to floor with moderate pedal pressure. Key would sometimes get stuck in its socket - safety lock would sometimes stick and not release it. Fixed with lube of internal interlock parts. Squeak from passenger side of dashboard, can be quieted by pressing on dash. Dealership lubed glovebox hinges, which did not fix the problem. Realigned trunk lid that was crooked at delivery. Lubricated key/shifter interlock mechanism to stop the key from getting stuck in the ignition. Brake pedal easily goes to the floor - dealership states this is "working as designed." Passenger-side dash | ||
| Jun 20073000 mi | 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 200949000 mi | Front left turn signal housing tab broke, and housing fell out of place. MFD sometimes fades/dims, but it would not do this while car was in shop. | ||
| Mar 201061000 miUS $817 | A/C compressor failed, entailing replacement of compressor. | ||
| Jun 201067000 mi | Flange that holds front catalytic converter to rear of turbo housing broke off, creating an open exhaust. | ||
| Jan 2016102100 miUS $400 | Turbocharger failed. I replaced it with a good used one, for which I paid $300. Ancillary parts and fluids were about $100 more. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Mar 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Oct 20078000 mi | BAss flare issue and power off issues noted. TSB had been issued that fixed the issue and also added a clock to the radio. | ||
| Nov 20078000 mi | Took into shop because of musty type smell when air conditioning was not in use. Took into dealer and they mentioned they had seen the problem and had a TSB for it. Did a system flush and deodarized. | ||
| Jun 200929000 mi | I believe it was a PCV valve that was replaced. Had an intermittent whine or high pitch whistle. | ||
| Apr 201037700 mi | Went in with A/C not working. New compressor installed as it had failed - within warranty.. (Also new battery installed as I had to get jumped the week before.) Drivers visor including Homelink replaced as light was not functioning on mirror - within warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in South Dakota, United States Jun 2007 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Aug 20079000 mi | Emissions warning light (gas cap) comes on which eventually leads to the check engine light coming on. Replaced the gas cap and some sensors, had to order some hose from Germany. | ||
| Sep 20079000 mi | Return to replace a hose related to emissions ordered after previous visit. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Nov 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Aug 200938000 miUS $60 | Repaired the Valve that controls the oil pressure I believe PAF valve | ||
| Jan 201046200 mi | Multi function on steering wheel works sporadically this also translated into problems with the horn... very dangerous for me i live in NYC and need it but they are "working on ordering the parts"... | ||
| Dec 201056000 miUS $3000 | Bent intake valve broken spark plugs | ||
| Apr 201265000 mi | door molding(bottom) came loose | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2010 | |||
| Oct 200930000 mi | Power lumbar adjustment for driver seat failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jun 2007 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Nov 201040300 mi | Drivers window not working - cable harness replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201061380 mi | Radio keeps fading in and out while driving, sometimes just quits | ||
| Jun 201062000 mi | Radio failed | ||
| Sep 201065100 mi | Service light on - air mass sensor ordered | ||
| Jan 201161840 miC $92 | 112000 km service and replacement of turn signal light in side mirror, oil change | ||
| Jun 201171920 mi | heater blower discovered needed replacing - bushing back and front needed replacing | ||
| Jan 201279360 miC $185 | Emergency brake seized | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201043000 mi | Noise from the driver side suspension. The changed the ball joint, but problem just returned a couple of days ago. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jul 201237000 mi | pcv valve bad...causing oil leak. must be taken to dealer to be covered by warranty. 200 mile one way. ordered part to perform DIY repair. | ||
| Sep 201237000 miUS $159 | made appointment. drove to dealer. told many items on warranty/computer needed update/repair. dealer would only do oil leak as that was why i had an appointment after i returned home (200mi) i found a tube/pipe not reconnected. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Dec 2010 - May 2013 | |||
| Jun 201161000 miUS $600 | Rear window seals were catching on the windows when they went up and down. Dealer lubed them and they seem to operate smoothly now. | ||
| Dec 201169000 mi | The carpet tore and would be expensive to replace. | ||
| May 201274800 mi | Automatic lumbar support for passenger seat was broken/not functioning. Dealer replaced the part and it works now. Trunk "auto-open" lifters were no longer raising trunk when the release button was pushed. | ||
| May 201385000 mi | Plastic piece that covers the seat track kept coming off, exposed the edge of the carpet which then ripped when I got in and out. Plastic on the other side also came off, carpet would have ripped if used much. Never fixed as could only replace, expensive. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015138000 miUS $520 | Leaky CV boot | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Nov 201048000 mi | Airbag light went on. Faulty seat belt lock sensor (due to wear). Airbag light went on | ||
| Jun 201149000 mi | New sensor installed. Also regular maintenance. ATF changed. | ||
| Nov 201152000 miUS $80 | Electronic Parking Brake failed, car not drivable. Car electronic full reset and reflash fixed it, but problem returned a week later. Next fix attempt is to replace EBP module (several hundred $). | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Oregon, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 200820000 mi | Catalytic converter replaced under factory warranty. | ||
| Apr 200935000 mi | Outside temperature sensor replaced under factory warranty. | ||
| Sep 201485000 miUS $2300 | Crankshaft malfunction. Check engine light came on. Dealer said it will cost 2300 to fix. We decided to trade in the car with its remaining value with a brand new crv. Would never buy a vw. Not in this lifetime. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Oct 201036000 mi | Purge valve was replaced. Notorious issue for the FSI 2.0 turbos. Replaced with updated and improved factory part by local VW dealer under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201140000 mi | Torque converter had to be replaced. Low rpm shudder under light load while converter was trying to lock. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201485000 miUS $440 | CEL came on due to "Performance Malfunction in Cooling System" (error code P2181). After various diagnostics (by myself and by the shop) it turned out that the thermostat had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 2017130000 miUS $1400 | Turbo down pipe to th catalytic converter cleanly sheared off / separated from the flange. Entire catalytic converter has been replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 201031000 mi | Park brake would not release. Park brake ingauge/release actuator motor replaced on passenger side. | ||
| Mar 201133480 mi | Electronic parking brake failure, driver side actuator replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Apr 2007 - Nov 2012 | |||
| May 2007700 mi | rattles in the dash trip comp display fades mfd display fades | ||
| Jun 20073000 mi | rattling dash fixed | ||
| Jul 20073000 mi | replaced screen all good | ||
| Oct 20076000 mi | fuel pump pressure low | ||
| Dec 20077000 mi | fuel pump pressure erratic, pump replaced and fuel sensor | ||
| Aug 200915000 mi | parking brake will not disengage replaced switch for parking brake | ||
| Oct 201031000 mi | AC compressor total fail | ||
| Nov 201031300 mi | replaced ac system | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 20087000 miUS $15 | Left front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out. Replaced it myself. Left front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out . Replaced it myself. | ||
| Feb 200910000 mi | Right rear door does not stay latched in cold weather (less than 20 degrees F). Dealer could not reproduce problem during service visit, so it may reappear next winter. Tire pressure is inaccurate in cold weather and had to be reset. Right rear door does not stay latched in cold weather (less than 20 degrees F). Dealer could not reproduce problem during service visit, so it may reappear next winter. Separate problem: Tire pressure is inaccurate in cold weather and had to be reset. | ||
| Mar 200912000 miUS $15 | Right front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out. Fixed it myself. Right front low-beam headlamp bulb burned out. Fixed it myself. | ||
| Aug 200915000 miUS $60 | Parking light fixed by VW dealer. Cost approx. $60. Right front parking light burned out. Dealer replaced bulb during oil change without asking permission. Very expensive part and labor. | ||
| Jan 201022000 mi | Tire pressure monitor became inaccurate in cold weather (registering low pressure even when tires are properly filled. Also fixed compass (would only indicate North and Northwest). | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 201597000 miUS $2300 | fuel pump that runs off the camshaft broke and camshaft needed replacing. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Oct 2007 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Aug 200815000 mi | Called for an appointment and they carried the part in stock. Replaced driver side vanity mirror bulb and switch to illuminate bulb. Dropped car off in morning returned after work. | ||
| Jan 200924000 mi | Called for an appointment and they ordered the part. Replaced passenger visor including vanity mirror, light and switch. Dropped car off in morning returned at lunch. Successful repair | ||
| Mar 200927000 mi | Faulty parking brake switch. Dealer diagnosed and repaired under warranty. I dropped off car before work, was ready at lunch | ||
| Apr 201051000 miUS $25 | Headlight bulb exploded in the headlight reflector. This required removal of the entire headlight assembly to remove pieces of glass. Part was difficult to remove but went back together very easily. | ||
| Sep 201060000 miUS $1225 | Air conditioner compressor failed. Dealer replaced compressor, dryer and thermal expansion valve and flushed cooling system. Car started rough and then stalled when cold. After restart, car ran normally. | ||
| Nov 201061000 miUS $811 | Previous air conditioner repair removed front bumper and light assembly. After repair headlight was misaligned and marker light was intermittent. Shop reinstalled headlight bulb securely and replaced marker bulb and checked the connections. Replaced steering column module. reprogrammed keys. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Sep 2006 - Apr 2011 | |||
| May 201066000 miUS $200 | Parking brake switch worn out and had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201179000 miUS $350 | Outer CV joint boot torn, chose to replace entire axle rather than take a chance on later joint failure due to salt/sand intrusion. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 200840000 mi | Performed required vehicle update (RVU) which fixed engine light problem. | ||
| Jan 201292700 miUS $35 | Replaced the horns. | ||
| Aug 2013133000 miUS $220 | Replace thermostat | ||
| Jun 2014149000 miUS $1200 | Need a new ac compressor | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Apr 201050000 mi | The air conditioner stopped working (still blew air, but would not get cold). It was diagnosed as a seized compressor. The compressor, dryer and expansion valve were replaced and the system was charged. | ||
| Jul 201053000 miUS $185 | Electronic parking brake malfunction light and warning tone came on. Took to dealer, who diagnosed a malfunctioning parking brake motor/actuator. Dealer replaced with manufacturer assistance of 80 percent of repair cost. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Feb 2014100000 miUS $400 | Thermostat replaced | ||
| Dec 2014108000 miUS $250 | New battery | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 200816000 miUS $80 | Malfunction Indicator Light on. 2 problems: a) Evap emission ctrl sys recall. New parts installed; Second problem b) 3 cyls intermittent miss per OBD II. Software flashed | ||
| Jun 201041000 mi | Dashboard switch for electric parking / emergency brake failed and needed replacement | ||
| Mar 201150000 mi | Squeaking front suspension bushings replaced under warranty | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New South Wales, Australia Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 201242460 miA $1600 | Faulty fuel injector sensor replaced - significant cost of $1600, which I consider a high cost / risk for a vehicle with barely 40,000 miles! | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Queensland, Australia Oct 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Oct 201137200 miA $350 | Replace Cam Shaft Position Sensor | ||
| Jan 201345880 mi | Injector Failure. 4 Injectors replaced. | ||
| May 201353140 mi | Replaced injectors failed again. All 4 injectors replaced for second time. Electric Park Brakes fails often. Software Updated. | ||
| Aug 201357040 mi | Electric parking brake failed. Required computer reset. | ||
| Aug 201466960 miA $1600 | Engine Light On. Glow Plugs replaced but problem not fixed. Parking Brake Switch Failed | ||
| Jul 201685960 mi | Fuel Pump Leaking | ||
| Mar 201791760 miA $300 | Replace A/C solenoid and re-gas. The problem was not fixed. The A/C compressor requires replacing. | ||
| May 201795480 miA $1200 | Replace Fuel Pump Seal Replaced Front CV Boots Replaced 2 engine position sensors Replace Glow Plug Driver Board | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Jun 2007 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 200827000 mi | ABS light & Parking brake warning lights on. This trip diagnosed problem and ordered parts. Replaced defective ABS unit. Replaced faulty brake pressure sensor 1. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201478000 miUS $480 | Headlight failed. Because of major labor cost to access headlight I had both headlights replaced. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Sep 201049500 miUS $400 | Replaced entire radio under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Dec 2012 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014100000 mi | Seems that there may be an emissions issue, perhaps catalytic converter? Will need more diagnostics. The AFS system has failed, perhaps just due to another bad Xenon bulb. This will make 4 changes? Taking the bumper off each time :(. Rain sensor on windshield wipers not functioning. | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200710540 mi | Extreme rattles in driver side b-pillar | ||
| Jan 200818600 mi | This problem was resolved | ||
2007 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Malaysia Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20089920 mi$250 | rear window blind detached. Light bulb of external signal light fused. | ||
| Oct 200813640 mi | Hand brake light continuously to be on despite car moves on with no dragging action. Malfunction in hand brake warning system. Lack of seriousness in rectifying problem at VW Cars of Malaysia. Mechanic in attendance do not have the diagnosis. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Feb 2007 - May 2007 | |||
| Mar 20079000 mi | Squeeks and rattles that local VW dealer claims they could not reproduce. Will report them again next time it goes in. | ||
| Apr 20079000 miUS $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 | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2007 | |||
| Feb 20076000 mi | rattles in b pillar and dash | ||
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