# 2001 Passat 4Motion Automatic Transmission Problem

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-4motion-automatic-transmission-problem/22198>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** transmissions, passat\
**Created:** [November 17, 2008, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-4motion-automatic-transmission-problem/22198 "2008-11-17T21:23:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 17, 2008, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-passat-4motion-automatic-transmission-problem/22198/1 "2008-11-17T21:23:32Z")

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I have a low milage (63,000) Passat and the transmission is ‘slipping’. It seems to be at all speeds and gears. I first noticed it when it was in first, driving down a slight incline. I have read online that although VW says that the transmission is sealed and the fluid does not need to changed for 100K mi., there are several places where I have read that it does need to be changed and that the slipping problem has been solved in the cases I have read about by having the fluid and filter changed.  
  
 The cost for a non-dealer garage to do it (using OEM VW parts/fluid) is $350. Has anyone had else had this problem? Is this the best place to begin or is it likely a mechanical problem? I bought this car new and have maintained it and have never had any other problems.