8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
84,550 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Jan 112025

Passat Highline 2L Tdi

  • CVT transmission
  • 84,506 miles

DEF system along with inept engineering results in the heater core becoming plugged. Has been Band-Aid repaired 4 times by VW. Renders use of car unsafe to drive in winter as cannot keep windows clear of frost. At -30 operator needs to wear full winter parks and gloves. Each time Band-Aided cost to VW 4000.00 to 6000.00. Now off warrantee, too expensive to fix every year. 60,000.00 car that can only be used 4 months a year. VW Canada will do nothing but suggest I buy another one of their products. VW, Horrible Quality, Known Problem, NEVER AGAIN.

- Darrell U., Beaumont, AB, Canada