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2012 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 247 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 134 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Passat
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| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201770000 miUS $150 | replaced intake manifold absolute pressure sensor | ||
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Jun 2013 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201662000 miUS $1200 | Heating element in the emissions fluid tank | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 20123700 mi | compass module failed and caused short which discharged battery | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016114700 mi | Adblue heater | ||
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Mar 201417000 mi | Garage door opener on visor | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 20123000 mi | The cosmetic trim that covered the sunroof track was cracked. Dealer replaced part. | ||
| Jul 201320000 mi | Headlight socket melted and headlight stopped working. Dealer replaced headlight assembly. Trim around radio was creaking. | ||
| Aug 201321000 mi | Sunvisor replaced as light would not shut off. Replacement sunvisor light also would not shut off. Replaced again. Steering wheel airbag was rattling and cover was warping. Airbag replaced. | ||
| Sep 201323000 mi | Creaking on turning the wheel. Caused by heat shield touching steering gear. | ||
| Feb 201426000 mi | Navigation system started freezing and acting erratic. Reset and updated firmware, even though dealer had no idea updated firmware for unit existed | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 20125500 mi | Check Engine Light came on. A VW TSB said engine management software needed to be updated. Update done while I waited. No cost; no issues. | ||
| Jun 201316000 mi | Turbo leaking oil. Noticed while on rack for oil change. Dealer replaced turbo under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 201443000 mi | Nitrous sensor was not working correctly, ordered part but then it started to function normally again without repair after a day or two. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 20128500 mi | bad driver's side cv joint, bad steering wheel (replaced), trunk doesn't open all the way | ||
| Jun 201211000 mi | Homelink, the three-way remote system on the driver's visor used to open garage doors, fell off and onto me in intense traffic, at night, at 70 mph. Scary and horribly distracting.took two visits to repair because parts had to be ordered. | ||
| Feb 201321800 mi | 20k checkup plus a look at the tires again. Tires declared abnormally worn and need replacing. Tire problems started at 10k. No one seems to understand what has gone wrong but I suspect the suspension is not designed for 18-inch o.e. wheels | ||
| Jun 201326000 mi | Vibration and noise in front end still there despite replacing all tires as suggested by dealer. Both front wheel bearing sets replaced | ||
| Dec 201335000 miUS $375 | two front tires replaced, one under VW warranty. Car pulls to right after replacement. Alignment indicates castor is out of specs, as has always been the case with this car. | ||
| Jul 201442000 mi | Car failed to start. Needed new fuel regulator valve to keep the line pressurized when car is turned off. When it fails, fuel feeds by gravity bsck into tank and engine starves. Very rarely fails (dealer had never seen this happen before). Initially $913. Repair failed. Tech Center got involved. Replaced electronic control module ($2,500), but that didn't fix the problem. Appealed to VW Customer Care. Finally a new fuel pump plus other fuel system parts fixed it. VW paid all of $5k bill except the tow. | ||
| Apr 201550500 miUS $250 | Since the day I bought the car the battery has occasionally gone dead and required a jump start. The dealer always said the battery was fine. This time they said it was fine but during a software update in the shop it failed completely. | ||
| May 201552000 mi | Urea injection pump (Ad Blue system) failed as well as several other parts in the system. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201329000 mi | Failed battery two months after warranty ended | ||
| Dec 201589000 miUS $249 | Replace driver's side visor containing garage door controller. Garage door switch cover had broken off during use | ||
| Dec 2017119000 miUS $6000 | oil leak on rear of engine | ||
| Apr 2018130000 miUS $3499 | Major coolant system failure. Shop determined electric fan failure caused overheating, and while in there, replaced timing belt, water pump and fixed crankshaft seal oil leak | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Feb 20137800 mi | Clicking sound when pressing the clutch pedal. Pedal also wobbled. | ||
| Sep 201319840 mi | Trunk lid making clunking sound when closed. Some part was loose and they fixed it | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 201555800 miUS $450 | Front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to noise | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 20128700 mi | Leak at fuel filter canister gasket. Fuel filter canister (and FF) replaced, Safety Recall 20R7 | ||
| Sep 201332000 mi | Nox sensor/module set CEL, "out of range". ECM was reflashed to correct the issue | ||
| Nov 201333700 mi | Failed left front headlight. Headlight assembly replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Nebraska, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201211700 mi | Passenger side rearview mirror was not moving down when in reverse | ||
| Oct 201320500 mi | The driver side headlamp was out and it was determined that the driver side headlight unit needed to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201423000 mi | Turbo failed. | ||
| Nov 201644000 mi | AdBlue heater and level sensor failed. Initially not covered, but then a month later VW extended the warranty coverage. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States May 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201330000 mi | Squeeky seat, bolts replaced still happening | ||
| Mar 201556000 miUS $50 | Took in for cel, o2 sensor recall item | ||
| Sep 201558000 mi | High pressure fuel pump died | ||
| Dec 201560000 mi | Clock spring recall | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201315680 mi | gas release lid not closing properly. under warranty | ||
| Feb 201431040 mi | Drivers door locking mechanism would not unlock when below freezing. Had to go through passenger door. Couldn't even unlock drivers door from inside. It warmed up a couple of days later, and was fine. | ||
| Oct 201438440 mi | driving light burnt out. Covered under warranty | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Kansas, United States Aug 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201656000 miUS $50 | Replaced faulty trunk latch, lock and actuator. Open trunk switch did not work. Head up display never showed trunk open, trunk light would not illuminate. | ||
| Feb 201680400 miUS $230 | Removed bumper, dropped tank, replaced Adblue pump and heater assembly. Installed part 7L6-198-970-A, lengthened 4 wires 6 inches. Reinstalled tank. Drove a short trip until engine light turned off. Added 2.5 gal of Adblue. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Mar 201330000 mi | The turbo failed. | ||
| Jan 201446000 mi | Failed turbo, seized engine. They say they are replacing the engine and the turbo and probably the exhaust system. Sad isn't it? | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Germany Oct 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201668400 mi€1000 | Tdi ad blue tank code 202b, not replaced. Will likely return the car as part of the buy back. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Dec 201320000 mi | Oil housing leaking | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Sep 201527000 miUS $100 | Modular regulater | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 20126000 mi | Driver's side power seat (memory function) didn't work. Needed to replace the seat motor. | ||
| Mar 201311000 mi | Passenger overhead light, drivers side lock switch, passenger side window switch, sunroof trim, and both front door exterior molding (all replaced). | ||
| Jul 201315000 mi | Drivers side power mirror will not work. When selecting drivers side the passenger mirror will adjust. When select passenger the passenger will adjust. Drivers side can only be adjusted manually with force. | ||
| Jun 201431000 mi | Passenger power mirror stopped tilting down, tried to fix twice and finally got it on the third try. Kessy failed and needed to be reset. Bluetooth then malfunctioned. Each on seperate occassions. | ||
| Nov 201438000 mi | Kessy system stopped working | ||
| Dec 201440000 mi | kessy system again | ||
| May 201660700 miUS $500 | AdBlue Sensor - Heat Element | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States May 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 20125000 mi | Replaced faulty oxygen sensor. Antenna for keyless start replaced. | ||
| Mar 201313000 mi | CEL illuminated 2x. Dealer performed recall to fix. Keyless start error returned. Dealer reprogrammed both keys and the problem has no returned. Error with satellite radio causing it not to function. Would happen several times each week. Replaced roof antenna. Previous satellite radio error fix unsuccessful. Replaced entire radio/nav unit and so far the problem has not returned. | ||
| Sep 201323000 mi | Passenger headlamp error. Bulb replacement didn't remedy. Dealer had to order new bulb holder and found the old to be melted. | ||
| Jul 201436700 mi | CEL for nox sensor. Software update performed. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201347800 mi | updated radio software | ||
| Jun 201465000 mi | Replaced split intercooler hose | ||
| Jan 201696000 mi | Turbo replaced under extended warranty program | ||
| Jun 2016100000 miUS $145 | CEL for low fuel pressure at rail. Fuel filter replaced. CEL reset. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States May 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| May 201549000 miUS $350 | The secondary fuel pump failed. The problem appeared as the car failing to start. I thought it was caused by the blue additive running out. Replaced fuel pump and a fuel filter. Problem solved. No recurrence. | ||
| Dec 201558000 mi | The pump for injecting urea into hot exhaust in order to reduce pollution failed and had to be replaced. VW replaced it at no charge as if covered by warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 20113000 mi | Rear tail light replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jul 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201549000 mi | AdBlue heater went bad. Apparently this is a common issue in warmer climates ironically. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States May 2012 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Nov 201316700 mi | Driver door lock latch stuck, could not lock/unlock electrically. Lock mechanism replaced under warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201424800 mi | trunk strut weld failed | ||
| Aug 201530960 mi | Fuel Gauge intermittent. | ||
| Jun 201639060 mi | Went in for knock sound when engine goes from pulling the car to engine breaking. No solution found. Not sure what the problem is. | ||
| Mar 201744020 mi | grinding sound.. did not fix | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201437820 mi | Replace heater in Urea tank. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Oct 201426500 miUS $250 | Battery failed after 2.5 years. Replacement excluded from warranty. | ||
| May 201532300 miUS $300 | Wheel bearing | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Mar 2016142000 miUS $70 | Check engine light on. Was related to urea tank heater, module needs to be replaced per code. This will be over $1000, and tank never froze during 2 months light was on. VW emissions a joke as we know. I refused repair at this time | ||
| Feb 2017165000 miUS $500 | Car not starting intermittently. Door ajar light on for a couple months, replaced door switch assembly | ||
| Apr 2017165000 miUS $500 | Car not starting intermittently. Battery replaced and starter relay replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2011 - May 2017 | |||
| Oct 201452700 miUS $1050 | AdBlue Heating Element. Total cost of diagnosis and repair ~$1050. Fought VW to cover at least part which they did. Lot's of reported AdBlue issues in VW and TDI forums. | ||
| Jan 201659300 miUS $280 | Glow Plug replacement for #2 cylinder | ||
| Jul 201679200 mi | Adblue fluid level low. Either being used at higher rate or was not properly filled. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201458000 miUS $112 | Dealer re-calibrated exhaust sensor | ||
| Dec 201487000 mi | Locking Lug Nuts cannot be removed. Dealer was unable to remove three of the factory locking lug nuts. Damaged three VW keys. Dealer estimate to drill out the locking lugs is $100.00 per wheel. Contacted VW of North America. | ||
| Mar 201587000 mi | A dealership in a nearby community had the vehicle for one week, was unable to remove the factory locking lug nuts. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201212700 mi | Console side trim came loose. | ||
| May 201433702 mi | Check engine light caused by AdBlue tank heater element. Dealer replaced AdBlue tank heater. Dealer replaced failed Ad-Blue tank heater. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Apr 2021103000 mi | Turbocharger and high pressure pump failed at the same time. VW has not been able to source replacement parts as yet. Covered under warranty.bb | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Aug 201213000 miUS $10 | The sub-woofer enclosure squeaked and rattled due to connection bolts loosening. Added rubber washers and lock-tite to bolts. | ||
| Mar 201322000 mi | The headliner was coming loose above the drivers. New headliner was installed. | ||
| Dec 201333000 mi | Two speaker related rattles. One fixed by replacing bolt. One not fixed yet (part on order). | ||
| Feb 201435600 mi | Rattle in passenger door. They replaced the speaker in passenger door. Fixed the rattle for a while, but it has recently returned. | ||
| Oct 201563500 mi | The sensor pack (level, temperature, etc) for the reductant tank failed. Dealer replaced it under 8/80 federal emissions laws. It isn't technically covered under VW warranty, but VW covered it. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Dec 20111000 mi | Wind noise front passenger door. Rubber seal on passenger door realigned. Solved noise problem. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Sep 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201797000 miUS $465 | Heater core replacement due to blockage. Not covered under warranty unlike the 2013-2014 model Passat. | ||
| Dec 2021139000 mi | Bad fuel injector (#3). | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Alabama, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 201210000 mi | Corrected the infamous rear deck rattle, and a cracking, creaking sound coming from the front dash. The dash cracking/creaking has returned since repair. | ||
| Jun 201448000 mi | Headlight housing recall. Passenger side headlight housing contacts had failed. | ||
| Apr 201683000 mi | Clockspring broke while I was turning around in my driveway - with a very discernible "pop" sound within my steering column. The airbag warning light came on immediately, and I knew what had happened. Common problem, recall. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201320000 mi | Sirius radio is intermittent. | ||
| Sep 201320000 mi | First replacement head did not fix the Sirius cutting out problem and added a screen to dark issue. Second replacement head fixed screen problem, improved but did not completely fix Sirius issue. | ||
| Dec 201323000 mi | Third replacement head to fix Sirius radio cutting out. So far so good. | ||
| Jan 201439500 mi | Battery failed 600 miles after warrantee ran out. Car had to be towed in. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jul 201210000 mi | Headliner pulling away at door Seat discomfort | ||
| Jan 2013 | Fuel line leak | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| May 201645600 miUS $1500 | The right front sway bar and other parts are to be changed and the dealer changed it but still have the Issue. | ||
| Jan 2017 | Sound on right front wheel suspension when hits pothole and was never identified by the dealership. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 20125000 mi | Repair ding in hood. Dashboard rattle, front passenger door rattle, driver's area rattle. All resolved in a single trip to dealer. Wonderful service. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Alberta, Canada Sep 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201752700 miC $120 | Ac leaking. | ||
| Nov 201756420 mi | Emissions scandal | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 201432000 mi | Dash top had voids in foam under cover. These areas became obvious when heat swelled vinyl covering creating bubbles on dash top. | ||
| Jul 201541300 mi | Failed urea heater. Part still on order. | ||
| Oct 201657000 mi | Fuel return line separated. Body control module failed The fuel return line repair was quoted at $500 at the dealer. I made a temporary repair with shrink tubing and two clamps. | ||
| Dec 201657000 mi | Engine would not start. Dealer found bad relay. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 20111000 mi | Dealer kept me waiting 4 hours and didn't do a thing to resolve the problems. One-touch windows and rain-sensing wipers not working. Sold car. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Delaware, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Mar 201640000 mi | Check engine light on. Dirty fuel line. | ||
| Apr 201859500 miUS $985 | engine cover gasket replaced Heater core replaced Water pump replaced | ||
| Jun 202194000 miUS $3000 | One radiator fan stopped working. AC compressor stopped working. | ||
| Jan 202299000 miUS $1500 | Heat core and thermostat replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Kentucky, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jun 20125000 mi | Dealer did not warn me that this engine still was one that needed a break in period. As known it will burn 1 quart of oil. This either caused the oil pressure sensor to malfunction or was coincidence. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Indiana, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Sep 201777000 miUS $2500 | Mechtronic device in transmission failed. Replaced transmission with used transmission. | ||
| Dec 201780000 miUS $120 | Engine light warning of catalytic converter failure. Dealer could not find issue & reset the engine light. However, 3 months later, it appears that the catalytic converter is failing. | ||
| May 201888000 miUS $600 | First thought it was catalytic converter. Turned out to be head gasket leaking oil into spark plug cavity and cc was having issues clearing it | ||
| Jan 2021124000 mi | Heater core has a design defect where contamination from engine block will clog heater port as it is very small. Repair shop indicated that over the last 12-16 months they have had over 14 VWs come back within 1-2 years with contaminated heater cores after the heater core was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Mar 20124000 miUS $15 | The car is equipped with KESSY. I would start the car, it would run for two seconds and then shut off. Dealer could not replicate the problem. It has happened 6 times since purchase. Driver error has been ruled out. The headliner on the A pillar was unraveling. Paint on the drivers side rear fender was chipping. After evaluation, it was not due to rock chip or environmental factors. | ||
| Jul 201210700 mi | the rear suspension was making a deep creaking noise when going over bumps and dips. An engineer from VWOA came and determined that a rear strut failure occurred and they replaced both of them under warranty. Loaner car was given. | ||
| Dec 201218000 mi | Headliner began to unravel at the A pillar again. Plastic trim on B pillar loose. They replaced the headliner and trim pieces under warranty | ||
| Feb 201320900 mi | Rear decklid and subwoofer were rattling and creaking incessantly. A new deck lid was installed along with the appropriated fasteners. | ||
| Apr 201323800 mi | There is a creaky rattling sound coming from the lower front end of the vehicle when you remove your foot from the brake and let the car roll. | ||
| Jul 201548000 mi | Clutch packs for DSG were faulty. They were replaced under warranty | ||
| Jan 201877000 mi | Control arms were cracked. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201219500 mi | Driver seat squeak | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201778000 miUS $1500 | ECM-Engine Control Module | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 20122000 mi | ECU computer died. Car would not shut off. Sunroof would open but not close. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201670000 miUS $300 | Oil pan needed to be resealed | ||
| Dec 201680000 mi | Oil pan was leaking (again). | ||
| Jan 201785000 miUS $200 | New front pads, rotor refinish | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201431000 mi | Battery had to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 201551000 mi | Tranny clunks occasionally and where PRNDL usually shows up on the dash is replaced by a wrench -- service transmission wrench, not the oil change wrench. Going back this week for the FOURTH time to repair it. | ||
| Jul 201551200 mi | Took the Passat to a different dealership, which fixed the transmission on the first try. | ||
| Jul 201659300 miUS $150 | Power window - right passenger's would auto-reverse when going up. Dealer took apart door, readjusted something, cleaned & lubed track. | ||
| Oct 201768000 miUS $180 | Problem: ABS / Traction Control / Tire Pressure / Airbag sensors illuminate yellow with chime. Solution: Wheel speed sensor replaced. Problem resolved. | ||
| Dec 202089000 miUS $300 | Transmission will start normally then within the first 20 or so minutes of operation made a very pronounced thunk with car shuddering. The transmission light would then illuminate and stay illuminated for the rest of the trip. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in District of Columbia, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201547000 miUS $645 | Engine light on & wrench off & on randomly. Also tranny seemed jumpy/clunky. Purge valve and maf sensor malfunctioning - had to replace both. | ||
| Mar 201873000 miUS $940 | Replaced alternator. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Tennessee, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201789000 mi | Replaced Takata air bag inflator | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Jul 2017 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Dec 201790000 miUS $430 | jerking downshifts. dealer could not duplicate. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jul 2021103000 miUS $800 | Throttle sensor out. EPC error code on dash - car worked in "limp" mode as long as gas pedal was not pushed down more then a light touch | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201559000 mi | The side panel came loose | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Sep 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jan 201763200 mi | Throttle body mechanism malfunctioning and required full replacement. Paid by CA PZEV Warranty. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Nov 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Nov 201564000 mi | Noise from front end when driving on bumpy road. Replaced struts and springs. Check engine light. Replaced throttle sensor | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201337820 mi | AC water condenser drain tube installed incorrectly during factory assembly. Water drained inside the car. New carpet liner replaced. A/C water hose installation corrected. | ||
| Jan 2014 | Driver door lock actuator mechanism. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Utah, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Jan 2015US $170 | A creaking noise could be heard when the car was driving over bumps and dips. As the car would bounce a loud creak would come from the front of the car. My mechanic stated that the front swaybar links needed replacing. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201332000 mi | Wind noise in front & back passenger side windows. They adjusted windows. All is quiet. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Apr 20123000 mi | Noticed an oily substance running along the right side in the passenger foot well. Dealer indicated it was production grease that got heated and melted from the ascent light located in the foot well. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Feb 201422200 mi | Drivers side headlight out. Had to repair wiring. I believe there has been a recall for this or similar issue. | ||
| Jun 201428000 mi | Passenger side headlight out. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 20147220 mi | One of the bolts to secure the sub-woofer was missing. so it makes noise when the car went through a bump. VW stated it is not covered by warranty, but the dealer waived the $65 repairing fee for me. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201314000 mi | Headliner had separated/ripped on driver's door. Complete replacement was authorized by VW. Work took 2+ days. Equivalent loaner car provided. About a week after replacement of headliner, I noticed that daylight running lights were ALWAYS on - previous functionality missing. Also LED indicators next to shift lever were dark. Full check carried out and defects rectified. | ||
| May 201316000 mi | Turning of steering wheel produced slight clicking noise (sounded like a small ratchet malice shop manager guessed that a clock spring in the steering column was at fault. Turns out that the airbag was making the noise. Clicking is still present | ||
| Aug 201319000 mi | This was a continuation of the "clicking sound" in the steering wheel when turning. After installation of 2 faulty airbags as remedies, it was indeed determined that faulty airbags were the cause. This took lots of effort to nail down. | ||
| Dec 201436000 mi | During cold weather phase it was impossible to open the driver's door. This turned out to be more serious than simply a frozen door lock - the lock was actually broken.The interior door handle was "inoperative" as well.The door was "dead&# | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Jun 20127500 mi | Ordered parts for rear view mirror trim and drivers visor home link panel. Lots of rattling from the mirror trim. Home link panel broken. Ordered parts for rear view mirror trim and drivers visor home link panel. Lots of rattling from the mirror trim. Home link panel broken. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New Jersey, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Dec 201327000 mi | Driver door freezes near, at, or below freezing temperatures. Driver door again began to freeze shut near, at , or below freezing temperatures. | ||
| May 201433000 mi | Right rear taillight went out | ||
| Sep 201436000 mi | One of the 4 rear backup sensors failed. A replacement sensor was ordered by the dealer and I was told they would call me when it came in. | ||
| May 201544000 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Brought it to the dealer, was told software needed to be updated. They completed the software update and the light went out. | ||
| Dec 201553000 mi | The car wouldn't start. Next day it did. Went to dealer. Nothing wrong was found. License plate light bulb. Charged for half an hour of labor. | ||
| Sep 201778000 miUS $250 | Sensor | ||
| Nov 201779000 miUS $485 | Replaced brake lining and rotors | ||
| Sep 201992500 miUS $150 | Coolant tank cracked, replaced | ||
| Oct 2020100500 miUS $550 | Front drive axle assembly replaced, leaking | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 2011 | Left rear door not locking - faulty actuator | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201216000 miUS $1166 | AC needed major overhaul. | ||
| Dec 201226000 miUS $90 | Replaced Battery | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Connecticut, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 20126700 mi | Loose fuel cap turn check engine light on and did not turn off after driving for couple of days. | ||
| Mar 201315000 mi | Faulty fuel cap. | ||
| May 201317000 mi | Same problem "very small gas leak" cause engine light on. Replace the fuel cap before and last time replace the purge valve, but problem came back. This time replace the "leak detection pump". I really hope this time they can fix it. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 201540000 mi | Wiper motor replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 20131000 mi | Hesitation on acceleration | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Nov 201325000 mi | Passenger side vanity light stayed on. Required new visor. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201310000 mi | Left rear window motor issue. Replaced the motor. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| Oct 20126700 mi | the problem was with the gasoline cap door, which wouldn't open on account of a failed actuator. | ||
| Apr 201314300 mi | loose connection with rack, caused power steering fluid to leak. I don't know what the rack is--but that is what i was told. | ||
| Jul 201316800 mi | This is the second time I brought it in for this problem. Power steering fluid completely leaked out. They put dye in to see if they could find the source of the leak, but were unable to find it. Topped it off and returned it to me. | ||
| Oct 201321000 mi | power steering rack replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201445000 miUS $200 | Steering wheel had an internal part failure | ||
| Jun 201683000 miUS $600 | power rear window end-of-travel sensor failed. Totally discharged battery within 24 hours. | ||
| Oct 2017103000 miUS $51 | P0106 code. S/W update | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States May 2013 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jul 20139500 mi | Replace headliner. Edge of headliner fabric was exposed at top of driver's side door. Rubber gasket could not be adjusted to conceal exposed edge. Dealer damaged 3 headliners trying to replace. Finally removed windshield to get it in. Squeaking and rattling from Fender stereo subwoofer housing. Dealer added padding and tightened bolts. | ||
| Aug 201312000 mi | Grinding sound was occurring when windshield wipers were in use. Dealer stated bearing failing in wiper motor. Ordered replacement motor. | ||
| Feb 201420000 mi | Homelink buttons fell off the drivers sun visor. Dealer ordered and replaced the sun visor. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 20126000 mi | Broken fuse box cover. Recall for front end noise while turning right. Incorrect fuel cap (won't fit in holder on re-fueling). Also the small plastic wind deflectors at the front of both front wheelwells have broken and been pushed back into the tires, so they also create noise on turns! | ||
| Apr 201210800 mi | Both front inner wheelwell liners (plastic) have cracked. Dealer needs to consult w/VW for advice! | ||
| Dec 2016118000 miUS $400 | Check engine light on; needed intake cleaned. Clogged with carbon. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| May 201453000 miUS $250 | MAP sensor | ||
| Jun 201455000 mi | Updated the MAP sensor limits. Repair successful. | ||
| Nov 201466700 miUS $500 | Secondary air injection valve replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 20112000 mi | Change engine light came on twice. First repair at dealer for N80 valve replacement. Second time check engine light came on car began to stutter and less acceleration. Third repair rear windows would not go down. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Nov 2011707 mi | Front passenger ceiling handle has to be replaced as it came out. Still awaiting molding replacement on driver side rear door. paint chip from delivery. roof painted but still not correct. Will be going back in January bought with paint chip on roof. Will have to go back again as it still isn't "correct." | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 20123300 mi | Noisy front springs replaced | ||
| Aug 201426100 mi | Front passenger window slow to go up. Sometimes when auto-up is used, the window would go almost to the top and then would auto-reverse and go down instead. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jun 201433000 mi | Air Conditioner blowing hot air. This was the second time in one year for this condition. Dealer repaired. | ||
| Oct 201436300 mi | Air Conditioner not working. Dealer stated it was OK, but again it was not working one week later. | ||
| Apr 201542000 miUS $200 | Air conditioner has been repaired now 4 times. 3 times at the dealer, who last said everything was working properly, but it was not. As winter approached, I let it go. Took car to my regular shop and found the Freon refill valve broken. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Mar 201526000 mi | Compas module came loose from trunk lid mounting. Re-attached by technician. | ||
| Mar 201639000 miUS $50 | Lock mechanism in drivers side door was non responsive, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201641700 miUS $50 | Car made rumbling noise over bumps at low speed. | ||
| Aug 201643000 miUS $50 | Broken power steering fluid hose. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jan 201430000 mi | Bad driver's door latch replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 201310000 mi | Rattle in/by headliner. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201310000 mi | DRL bulb out when car was purchased. Dealer fixed at no cost to me because of warranty. | ||
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