Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 2 problems related to axle shaft seal (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the Passat.
Had to replace both cv boots with less than 55,000 miles on car.
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Failed of both left and right outer cv boots.