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2004 Volkswagen Passat Reliability Rating
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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
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
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
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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