9.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$1,700.00
Average Mileage:
90,575 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (4 reports)
electrical problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Volkswagen dealer.
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2009Mar 09
Passat V6
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
One morning back in March 2009, my car would not start. I took it in for repairs and they said something about the computer shutting down. Occasionally the car would not start on the first try, but it would eventually start. The steering wheel light would come on as well as the info display, which would say move steering wheel or immobilizer active. when I took it to the shop they said that the steering column needed to be replaced. HUH? The car is no longer under warranty and I am being asked to pay $1,700 for parts and labor on a 3yr old car?!?
2009Jan 19
Passat 2.0 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
One morning back in Nov of 08, the car shut off and would not start. I took it in for repairs and they said something about the computer shutting down. Fast forward to Dec, occasionally the car would not start on the first try, but it would eventually start.The steering wheel light would come on as well as the info display would say move steering wheel or Immobilizer active. In Jan 09 when I took it to the shop they said that the steering column needed to be replaced. HUH? The car is no longer under warranty and I am being asked to pay $2000 for parts and labor on a 3yr old car. Can anybody tell me if there is a way around this?!
2008Aug 16
Passat 20.T
- Automatic transmission
- 147,500 miles
I had this car for two years. The car wouldn't start & it took over five
weeks to fix! Originally was told that it was the ignition switch only to
be told later that several parts had to be replaced & that it really wasn't
the switch at all. When I picked up the car a month later, was told that
the other parts didn't need to be replaced & that all along it was the
switch. Now I was wondering, was the parts that were replaced going to
give me problems down the line?
What bothered me was that I had originally brought in the car stating that
the "key" (box) stuck occasionally. When the dealership looked at it, I
was told this wasn't a problem. So, if you have this problem, be prepared!
One day, your car just won't start just like mine did.
I only used this car on the weekend & occasionally during the week-hence
the low mileage (nearly 15000 miles). I was so fed up with all the issues
this car gave me during the short time I had it that when it was finally
fixed, I traded it in. Thank God, the car was still under the warranty.
Maybe I just didn't have luck with this car, but rest assure, I will never
buy another Volkswagen again!
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2009Aug 02
Passat 2.0
Just drove to the bank ATM came back to the car and it wouldn't start. Towed it to the deal and he said the whole steering column needed to be replaced
Cost $1500 and the car was out of warranty.
Mfg offered to split the cost but they still take a week to get the part and fix.
I'm really miffed
fimbo
Woodbridge, VA, USA
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