4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$600
Average Mileage:
144,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace thermostat (1 reports)
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problem #1

Feb 112015

Passat GLS 1.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 144,000 miles

Thermostat stuck open and engine temp never reached full operating temperature.

Heat still available, but made de-icing window slower in winter.

Probably affected fuel economy, but not noticably.

Still ran sweetly.

- Bruce K., Hazelwood, MO, US