2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan - Reliability

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2001 Volkswagen New Passat GLS 1.8T 4dr Sedan

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GL 1.8T Sedan (1.8L 4-cyl. Turbo 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Water Pump, the In-Tank Fuel Pump, and the Engine Vacuum Hoses. Failure of the Water Pump may cause the engine to stall. Failure of the In-Tank Fuel Pump may prevent the vehicle from starting. Failure of the In-Tank Fuel Pump applies only to the diesel engine with the in-tank pump type fuel system. The cost to replace the Water Pump is estimated at $90.00 for parts and $208.00 for labor on the 4 cylinder engine and $170.00 for parts and $340.00 for labor on the 6 cylinder engine. The cost to replace the In-Tank Fuel Pump is estimated at $300.00 for parts and $104.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Vacuum Hoses is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $60.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of one or both of the Front Outer CV Joint Boots. The cost to repair one of the Front Outer CV Joint Boots is estimated at $52.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. The cost to repair both Front Outer CV Joint Boots is estimated at $104.00 for parts and $149.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Convenience Central Control Unit. The cost to repair the Convenience Central Control Unit is estimated at $290.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat-rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Volkswagen Passat Sedan by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan by Identifix

Reliability History for Volkswagen Passat Sedan by Identifix

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