2000 Volkswagen Passat
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| FWD | 11.2 | 8.2 | 9.8 L/100 km |
| FWD | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.5 L/100 km |
| FWD | 13.4 | 8.9 | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 13.2 | 8.7 | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 11.2 | 8.2 | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 14.7 | 9.8 | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Wagon | 13.4 | 8.9 | 11.4 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2008119 ·
On certain Passat and Passat Four Motion vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, an underbody heat shield may become damaged. If this occurs, the heat shield may contact the exhaust system, which can result in a vehicle fire. In addition, the affected vehicles may hav...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2000133 ·
On certain Passat Four Motion, sulphur in the fuel interacting with certain additives found in widely available fuel can become deposited on certain contact points on three sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. Low electrical resistance at contact points of any unit signal...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 5 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Engine and engine cooling: engine
NHTSA (U.S.) 14E007000 ·
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a bl...
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Exterior lighting: headlights
NHTSA (U.S.) 09E025000 ·
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS,...
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
NHTSA (U.S.) 08V156000 ·
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 412,000 MY 1999-2005 PASSAT (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND PRODUCED AFTER JUNE 14, 1999. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD THAT CAN BECOME DAMAGED. IN ADDITION, AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL...
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
NHTSA (U.S.) 02V026000 ·
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK CAN SUFFER ABRASION DAMAGE IF THE REAR TIRE GOES FLAT AND THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN UNTIL THE TIRE DISINTEGRATES.
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Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
NHTSA (U.S.) 01V157000 ·
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SULFUR IN FUEL INTERACTS WITH CERTAIN ADDITIVES FOUND IN WIDELY AVAILABLE GASOLINE CAUSING SULFUR TO BECOME DEPOSITED ON THE CONTACT POINTS OF THREE FUEL SENDING UNITS MOUNTED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ F...
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Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan, Wagon
- Engines
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder, 2.8 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Drivetrains
- FWD, AWD