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2015 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 53 repairs.
2015 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (7%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201830000 mi | Ac stopped working. Electrical switch replacement | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Aug 2015 - May 2021 | |||
| Mar 202118000 mi | just prior to trading it the oxi sensor failed and check engine lite came on luckily it was covered be emission warrantee and repaired by dealer. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 202153320 miC $1100 | Required new vent motors for windshield defrost | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2015 | Asked local dealer to look into rough shifts, especially in manual mode. These popped up in irregular intervals. | ||
| Jun 201729000 mi | The car has exhibited a rattle in the trunk area ever since I inspected the tool kit, which is poorly anchored to the chassis of the car. It turns out that the real problem is/was a rattling plastic baffle/plate below the trunk. A "fix" with foam tape didn't work. Will have to return for a full part replacement. In addition the interior rear view mirror vibrates on rough road surfaces. Stuff like this shouldn't happen at all, and it is a waste of time having items like these properly taken care of. | ||
| Dec 201735000 mi | A persistent rattle, thought to be a "loose tool kit" or something simple turned out to be a loose or detached sway bar. The potential severity of this noise should have been caught and rectified much earlier. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| Feb 201615600 mi | Persistent high-speed vibration. Replaced all 4 tires as it was determined that one or more tires were internally damaged and causing the vibration. The new tires did not solve the problem. Following the purchase of new tires, the wheel vibration persisted. Car was taken to a VW dealer for RFV tire balance. Dealer phase matched tires and wheels in attempt to fix vibration. During previous repair attempt, technician incorrectly mounted asymmetrical tire on wheel. Vehicle needed to be returned so tire could be correctly mounted and balanced. Tire vibration remained present. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Dec 201733000 mi | Right rear turn signal bulb housing was loose causing non-operational turn signal. Housing/wiring/bulb replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015 | Secondary air exhaust system. Error codes p2440 and p0491 at 200 miles on the odometer. Check engine light came on. Replaced combination valve after talking to VW service. Trip 1 Secondary air exhaust system. Error codes p2440 and p0491 at 250 miles on the odometer. Check engine light came on. Replaced hose leading to combination valve after talking to VW service. Trip 2. CEL set to off. Secondary air exhaust system. Error code p0491 the very next day. Check engine light came on. The hose leading to the combination valve was re-fixed as the attachment and removal of it caused it to become loose. Trip 3. | ||
| Mar 20152000 mi | Secondary air exhaust system. Error code P0491 at 750 miles on the odometer. Check engine light came on. Replaced entire secondary exhaust system. Trip 4. | ||
| Nov 20159700 mi | Squeaking sound from left tyre audible at low speeds. Caliper was digging into the rotor and caused minor damage and caused squeaking. After repair, some noise gone, but still remains. Will take it back. Groaning sound from the driver window when it comes up. | ||
| Jan 201611300 mi | Took the car to another dealer. For the squeaking sound, they tightened wheel nuts claiming the previous dealership didn't do it correctly. The problem re-appeared as soon as the car left this 2nd dealership. For the groaning window, they replaced 2 window seals. But the problem still exists after taking it back from the 2nd dealership. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 202141000 miUS $300 | Replaced nosiy blower motor. | ||
| Jan 202247000 miUS $572 | My door latch was frozen. I was charged 220 dollars for the VW latch and 300 dollars labor, which included a diagnostic fee. The problem has happened twice since the car was repaired. I have not returned to the shop for any follow-up. The front control arms were almost resting on the frame. I replaced the front control arms and alignment: $1406 installed plus tax. 12/20/2020 @39,482 miles. | ||
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201619840 mi | Broken cup holder clip Intermittent trouble down-shifting into 5th gear. Dealer could not replicate problem. Not repaired. | ||
| Dec 201641540 mi | Start button peeling. | ||
| Apr 201749600 mi | Trouble shifting into 5th gear. Dealer serviced and adjusted parts. No parts replaced. Better, but not completely fixed. Speaker cover rattles. The dealer could not identify the source and it persists. Cabin blower making a squeaking noise when cold. Urea leaking at injector in engine compartment. Dealer replaced Urea tube. | ||
| Feb 201874400 mi | Urea leaking at injector in engine compartment (2nd time it has failed). Dealer replaced Urea tube. | ||
| Apr 201880600 miC $100 | Rear passenger door was reporting that it was open, even when closed. VW had to replace the passenger rear door handle. | ||
| May 201882460 miC $100 | Urea injector leaking (again). VW replaced (again). Driver's side front wheel bearing was very noisy and had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 2020145080 miC $1500 | Alternator failed and was replaced. Part was on back-order from Germany and took several weeks to arrive. Dealer provided demo car at no cost for the entire duration of the repair. | ||
| Mar 2020145080 miC $1500 | Alternator failed. | ||
| Jan 2021148800 mi | P220B error code. Exhaust sensor replaced under extended diesel warranty. | ||
| Apr 2021151280 miC $800 | Heater core clogged and failed. Replaced heater core (2nd time). | ||
| Dec 2021161200 mi | Heater core clogged and failed (3rd time) | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 20153300 mi | Car lost programming. Had to be towed to dealer. Reprogramming fixed problem. | ||
| Oct 201612200 mi | check engine light came on. Dealer found no problem and reset it | ||
| Nov 201726000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor. Had to order part. The check engine light came on the day after they had replaced the MAFS. Dealer kept it overnight saying it was giving the same code as before but the light never came back on for them. It has been OK since. | ||
| Feb 201828000 mi | The key could not be put into the ignition. My wife was stranded 3 times with the same problem. A white plastic piece (dust cover?) blocked the entrance for the key. After searching the internet, I sprayed in lubricant and pried it back with different items (a sucker stick worked well). The last time I pried it back with a flat head screw driver until I heard a snap. I probably broke the plastic piece but we haven't had the problem since (over a month). | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 20152000 mi | Windshield cracked from base and extended across drivers side; believed to be manufacturing-related; NOT due to rock / chip -- dealer agreed and replaced the windshield under warranty (1,000 miles on odometer) | ||
2015 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202085000 miUS $50 | Replaced passager side axle shaft. Failed CV Joint. | ||
| Aug 202085000 miUS $50 | Hose leaks behind engine. Leaking oil and coolant. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Michigan, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201614100 mi | Check Engine Light was illuminated. Code scan did not find any faults, System was reset, and light went out. | ||
| Feb 201719500 mi | Re-flash emissions control software, per emissions recall. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Maryland, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 201624500 mi | Radio would not load | ||
| Jan 201719200 mi | Door would not open | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Aug 201510400 mi | flashing glow plug light on. Computer module replaced, no help. Turbo replaced, fixed problem. | ||
| May 201619100 mi | We had trouble with the engine running properly. They discovered a wire that shorted out occasionally. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201771920 mi | car was returned to volkswagen due to recall it will not be returned | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20189000 mi | This was a "new" 2015 TDI purchased in 2017. Battery should have been replaced before delivery along with fluids, tires, etc as part of the TDI program. But the battery went bad at 9000 miles and I suspect the original battery was not replaced before delivery. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Florida, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201847000 mi | Rear seat would not release to fold down after pulling trunk release. They replaced the release mechanism. | ||
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