1996 Volkswagen Passat Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1996 Volkswagen Passat
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Most Common 1996 Volkswagen Passat Problems
1996 Volkswagen Passat vehicles have 18 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1996 Volkswagen Passat problem is: Coolant and Oil Leaks
The water pump and/or other cooling system may develop a coolant leak. oil leaking from the valve cover gasket is...
Reverse gear failures and noise in the manual transmission models are common.
Volkswagen Passat Repairs and Prices
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Fuel Evaporative Canister Replacement
$622 - $697
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Transmission Leak Inspection
$70 - $103
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Tire Pressure Monitor Lamp Diagnosis
$182 - $268
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Window Regulator Replacement
$390 - $585
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Sunroof Motor Replacement
$613 - $651
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Radiator Hose Replacement
$669 - $767
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Automatic Trans Shift Cable Replacement
$647 - $794
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Strut Bearing Replacement
$460 - $651
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Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
$205 - $264
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Starter Relay Replacement
$93 - $112
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Above Average
The Volkswagen Passat Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 17th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $639 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the Passat.
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Most Common 1996 Volkswagen Passat Questions
There are 10 related questions for 1996 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1996 Volkswagen Passat questions.
How do you remove/replace the water distribution pipe on a 96 passat 2.8l
How much fluid needed to change oil
1996 Volkswagen Passat Recalls
1996 Volkswagen Passat vehicles have 1 known recalls. The most common recall is: Volkswagen Recalls 1996 Passat Models Due to Failed Ignition Switch Assembly.
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