Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Costs
A Volkswagen Passat will cost about $5,659 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This beats the industry average for popular sedan models by $1,180. There is also a 16.86% chance that a Passat will require a major repair during that time. This is 4.64% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
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Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.74% | $196 |
| 2 | 2.89% | $229 |
| 3 | 3.24% | $281 |
| 4 | 5.72% | $365 |
| 5 | 8.19% | $434 |
| 6 | 9.21% | $544 |
| 7 | 9.94% | $765 |
| 8 | 12.85% | $853 |
| 9 | 14.20% | $935 |
| 10 | 16.86% | $1,057 |
| 11 | 26.12% | $1,072 |
| 12 | 32.49% | $1,203 |
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 20,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 30,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 40,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 50,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 60,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 70,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 80,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 90,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
| 100,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Lubricate Doors, Water Pump Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter Replacement |
| 110,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 120,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Replace Timing Belt, Transmission Fluid Service, Lubricate Doors, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter |
| 130,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 140,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Doors, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 150,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Brake System Flush, Change Oil and Filter |
What About Volkswagen Passat Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Volkswagen Passat is about $1,580 per year. This adds up to around $7,900 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Volkswagen Passat. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
Volkswagen Passat Maintenance Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Volkswagen Passat ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Passat stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Volkswagen Passat Costs of Ownership
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