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2010 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 139 repairs.
2010 Volkswagen Passat repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Passat in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201358000 mi | Was shuddering one morning called AAA towed to dlr (CPO car) ignition coil need replace $0 due to ext wrnty | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 201338440 mi | Damaged flywheel was causing clutch noise and vibration. Worn door hinge pin. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Oct 2021 | |||
| May 201476880 miC $700 | Right rear wheel bearing was worn and noisy. Wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Nov 2015101680 mi | Intake manifold problem, covered under VW Canada warranty extension | ||
| Mar 2017130200 miC $2000 | Cracked passenger side front spring | ||
| Apr 2017130820 miC $1400 | Seized driver's side rear caliper | ||
| Jun 2017132680 miC $1900 | Left passenger side door skin, right rear quarter panel (both under warranty), and rear hatch skin (not under warranty) replaced and painted. | ||
| Aug 2017137640 miC $500 | Both front wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| May 2018153347 miC $2242 | Hood and both front quarter panels replaced, all under warranty. Intake manifold failure, manifold removed and replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 201443400 mi | Intermittent grinding/squeaking noise when letting clutch out from dead stop. Found to be hotspots in flywheel. No immediate repairs required. Flywheel and clutch good for another 200KM for highway driving. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 201464100 miUS $125 | Dead battery - replaced battery - no issue | ||
| Apr 201467800 mi | CEL came on - code 2760 - advised by diagnostic tool that it could be related to low fuel pressure - was advised to drive the car rough - did so and light disappeared. | ||
| Sep 201475000 miUS $1620 | Rough idiling, CEL was coming on more frequently, started at once/quarter, was up to once/month. PCV replaced, $420. Cupping of tires prevented routine rotation of tires. Shocks and struts were replaced, tires were aligned. $1,200. | ||
| Jan 201565800 mi | Check engine light came on P2015, air intake manifold found bad. Dealer replaced all parts under manufacturer extended warranty. | ||
| May 201590000 mi | Strut replaced in Q3 2014 was failing, found defective and indy shop had replaced under parts manufacturer warranty. | ||
| Jun 201593000 miUS $300 | Car was hesitant and bucking - took in for DSG fluid flush; was advised that prior to my purchase the vehicle was filled with non DSG fluid. Dealer wanted to install a new tranny at $8,400.00 | ||
| Jul 201594000 miUS $196 | Non-local Dealer ran engine codes and found the injector to be bad; was able to replace under warranty; and offered to de-carb everything for under $200. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017109000 miUS $1800 | Fuel pump. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 2016104000 miUS $3000 | Oil gasket failure. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Colorado, United States Feb 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201450000 mi | Leaking oil | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jul 201436780 mi | p2015 code. Malfunctioning intake manifold flap. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201874000 miUS $2600 | Oil leak. Replaced seals and change timing belt. | ||
| Jun 201876000 miUS $100 | Both side mirror's glass lost adhesive and fell off. Purchased and replaced new mirror glass. (heated side mirrors) | ||
| Jun 201986000 miUS $600 | Water pump failing prematurely. Known issue and subject to class action lawsuit for defective product. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Jan 2023 | |||
| Aug 201670680 mi | Fuel injector. Covered under VW warranty. | ||
| Sep 201774400 miC $70 | Washer pump leaking. Replaced pump and connector. | ||
| Oct 201774400 miC $600 | Leaky water pump. Replaced the pump. | ||
| Nov 201774400 miC $400 | Front passenger wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Aug 2021101680 miC $1300 | Crankshaft oil seal leak | ||
| Jan 2023110360 miC $1250 | Fuel pump leaking. Replaced the fuel pump. This is the third one. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Jul 201151000 miUS $115 | Air conditioning does not turn on until after the car has been running for more than 5 minutes. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Feb 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Mar 201682000 miUS $150 | Exhaust system clamp | ||
| May 201684000 miUS $1200 | Rear main seal between 2.0t engine and DSG transmission | ||
| Sep 2017100000 mi | takata recall | ||
| Dec 2017100000 miUS $30 | Pressure valve replaced | ||
| Apr 2018103000 miUS $475 | Replaced rear brakes on dealer recommendation. 40,000 miles since last replacement. | ||
| Jun 2018104000 miUS $850 | Master cylinder repacement | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2010 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Jan 201024800 mi | Car towed to dealership. Failure of electrical power steering when cold outside temperature. Updated on board computer to try to fix problem. | ||
| May 2010564 mi | Replaced windshield mirror but tech broke windshield in the process The dealer sent my car to a sub contractor to repair the windshield they damaged while doing the previous repair. The subcontractor who installed the new windshield installed the mirror backward. The dealer sent my car again to the sub contractor. | ||
| Jan 201334112 miC $4000 | Failure of power steering system when cool outside temperature. Car towed to dealership. (2nd reported failure) Failure of the power steering system. Car towed to dealership. 3rd reported occurrence of the issue. Installed new ground, confirmed updated computer system. Failure of the power steering system when cold outside temperature. 4th reported occurrence. After lots of discussion with VW Canada, replacement of rack and pinion, wiring and computer modules | ||
| Feb 201443400 miC $4000 | Towed to dealer ship, lost count of the number of occurrences, replaced everything related to the power steering for the second time. | ||
| Mar 201447151 miC $250 | Replaced cruise control switch Replaced the switch for driver power window | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2024 | |||
| Aug 201438300 mi | Leaky coolant pump. Fixed by dealer under power-train warranty. | ||
| Aug 201544700 miUS $300 | Minor oil leak from the valve cover. Fixed outside warranty. | ||
| Mar 201650000 mi | Intake manifold threw a CEL. Replaced under VW warranty. | ||
| Feb 201760000 miUS $150 | Failed PCV Valve (Fault Code P2187). Bought the part from local VW dealer; replaced on my own. | ||
| Sep 201765415 miUS $168 | Turbo cutoff valve (Diverter Valve) was leaking oil. Replaced with updated version of the part (06H145710D). | ||
| Mar 201983000 miUS $208 | VW Headlight Assembly Right (Passat) - Valeo 3C0941006AE VW Hood Lift Support (Passat) - Meyle 3C0823359A | ||
| Oct 2022109496 miUS $334 | Brake pads/rotors replacement | ||
| Nov 2022109496 miUS $925 | Water pump replacement Upholstery repair | ||
| Apr 2023116000 miUS $916 | Alternator replacement | ||
| Nov 2023127000 miUS $105 | Camshaft sensor | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201112800 mi | Rear hatch would only go up only 1/2 way. service personnel needed to go to vehicle computer and reboot section dealing with raising rear hatch. Aftyer reboot, rear hatch now operates correctly. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Seat heater button getting stuck; part replaced by dealership. | ||
| Nov 201314000 mi | Rattle in the dash; dealer said it's a common issue and fixed at no cost. Fix was adding foam tape somewhere in the dash and required removing the whole dash, according to them. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201217700 mi | Upper console sunglasses holder broke, replaced under warranty during 2yr/20k service | ||
| Aug 201438900 miUS $400 | Failed battery in summer. Replaced. | ||
| Dec 201771000 mi | Engine threw MIL while on roadtrip. Code indicated failed intake manifold valve/flapper. Dealer replaced entire manifold under VW Tech Bulletin free of charge. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Illinois, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Sep 201365000 miUS $150 | Dead battery. Replaced. | ||
| Dec 201368000 miUS $25 | Headlight | ||
| Jan 201468000 miUS $150 | Oil light came on when starting. For a $66.48 diagnostic fee the dealer found leaks by the oil sensor and rear seal, which they would fix for $516.04 and $1215.32. I left without getting either repaired, but the oil light has not come on since. | ||
| Mar 201468000 mi | Oil leaks. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jul 20107000 mi | Door would not unlock Bluetooth would lose connection | ||
| Oct 201010500 mi | The MMI system was replaced. The MMI is a multi media input module that connects to things like an ipod. | ||
| Jun 201119000 mi | trunk close button not working | ||
| Apr 201230000 mi | replaced rear hatch close button which failed for second time | ||
| Apr 201341000 miUS $550 | Drivers side door lock solenoid failed and did not allow door to be unlocked from switches or key fob. Repair was include with extended warranty. Owner paid for deductible. Additionally 40K service was preformed. | ||
| May 201456000 miUS $97 | ignition coil failed | ||
| Sep 201458000 miUS $200 | Front Passanger Door Lock failed to operate Rear Drivers Passanger Door Lock failed to operate Rear Passanger Door window failed to operate. Shop replaced switch but problem return a few days later. | ||
| Nov 201459400 mi | Replaced window motor. | ||
| Jul 201566500 miUS $600 | Cooling fans would run at full speed while car was running and continue to run after car was turned off for a long time. Battery would run down and car would fail to have enough charge to start | ||
| Oct 201569800 mi | Ignition coil failure. | ||
| Aug 201678800 mi | rear door lock failed to lock and unlock engine starts then dies | ||
| Sep 201680000 miUS $250 | fuel pump controller failed. Took number of trips to the shop and brake downs requiring tows to find a fix the problem. | ||
| Dec 201683000 miUS $250 | Rear passenger door lock failed again and needed to be replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 201117800 mi | Airbag light came on dealer found problem with "spring" and replace. Dealer provided rental car while work was done. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201237000 miUS $54 | Car ran rough, lost power and stalled within a few minutes. Would not restart. Car required a tow to dealer for repair. Fuel injector had failed, causing car electronics to shut down. Parts and labor covered by VW out of warranty. | ||
| Sep 201247000 mi | CEL came on. Code and inspection determined the intake flap was sticking. Replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201599000 miUS $100 | Car wouldn't start. Found battery voltage low. Battery still under partial warranty so it was replaced by the dealer. | ||
| Dec 2016115000 miUS $400 | ignition coils (2) and spark(4) plugs | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Wisconsin, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Nov 201345000 miUS $129 | Car out of alignment. Alignment performed | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Great Britain Mar 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Nov 201348000 mi£500 | Phone module resetting every 35 minutes. Phone module replaced, fault remained, new phone control panel ordered | ||
| Dec 201348000 mi | Same problem as previous | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States Mar 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| Sep 201122000 mi | Left rear window regulator broke. Window stuck in close position. Dealer replaced window regulator under warranty. Horn high note only work intermittently. Replacement horn ordered. Steering wheel leather cracking. New steering wheel ordered. Steering wheel replaced. | ||
| Dec 201125000 mi | Moisture collect behind driver side fog light lens. Replacement fog light ordered. Ordered fog light received and replaced. | ||
| Jan 201226000 mi | Radio not displaying RDS data correctly. Radio functins but RDS data will freeze-up. | ||
| Mar 201228000 mi | Radio replaced to fixed software issues for speed dependent volume and frozen display but did not correct the RDS function. RDS works intermittenly. VW claims problem is due to signal strength. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2015 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Dec 201587420 mi | Had to replace rear passenger side wheel bearing Warranty covered by Certified Pre-Owned Burning smell from front drivers side wheel which was also very hot to the touch. Replaced brake caliper that was stuck. Loud squealing from heater blower motor when turned to any position. Deemed to be faulty and replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 201695480 miC $5 | Partially siezed brake slide pin (dust cap had fallen off) re-greased pins and reassembled. Works fine | ||
| Mar 2017101060 miC $42 | PCV valve faulty and was able to replace the torn diaphragm only (surprised it hadn't thrown a code) at a cost of $42.00 compared to the cost of a replacement for entire unit of almost $300.00. Purchased from Dorman. Excellent fit but be very careful in removing cap from faulty unit so as not to damage (gouge) the housing. Mileage at replacement 163,000kms | ||
| Jun 2018116560 miC $250 | Broken coil spring (on strut) broken and required replacement. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201215000 mi | dealer replaced intake manifold and ignition coil prior to me purchasing it. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201891000 miUS $1000 | Leaks [coolant] | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Feb 2023 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Aug 202325000 miUS $372 | Window regulator | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201235000 mi | Squeaking/creaking when going over speed bumps. VW replaced both front lower tie-rod bushings. | ||
| Nov 201348400 miUS $300 | Engine hard to start when cold. Determined the car had a defective Crank Case Breather Valve. Replaced Crank Case Breather Value with new unit. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Mar 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201567000 miUS $200 | Repair to correct problems described in VW TSB 336816 | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201562000 miC $350 | Car stalled and would not start. This is a repeating problem. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201654000 miUS $160 | Turbo shut-off valve leaking. Replaced O Ring seal | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 201357000 mi | Timing chain | ||
| Jul 201573800 miUS $210 | Carbon buildup on valves | ||
| Aug 201574700 miUS $1200 | High pressure fuel pump and regular fuel pump, back headgasket | ||
| Oct 201695000 miUS $150 | Tie-rod replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in South Carolina, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Oct 201462700 miUS $60 | Headlight switch cracked. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201214000 mi | Vehicle takes an extremely long time/distance to heat. Not a good thing in Minnesota. Took it to dealer who could diagnose no problem. This on an above freezing day after I had driven 25 miles. They did nothing. | ||
| Nov 201660300 mi | Check engine light. Code P2015. Faulty intake manifold. Dealer replaced manifold at no charge due to extended 10yr/100,000 mile. | ||
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Jan 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 201442780 miC $50 | heat shield between muffler and trunk began to fall off, drooping down under the car. Dealer glued it back on OK but the repair was not covered under VW's 2yr so-called bumper-to-bumper used car warranty | ||
| Jun 201550220 miC $50 | headlight bulb failed and replaced | ||
| Aug 201766960 miC $250 | front and rear pads and rotors replaced front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Jun 201871920 mi | front fenders replaced and trunk handle area repaired under VW 12-year rust perforation warranty. unfortunately, similar rust on the rear fender did not qualify for warranty repair (VW's decision is 'final') so I shall try to keep it in check with Krown oil-based rustproofing | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Victoria, Australia Nov 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Feb 201439060 mi | AC compressor broke, sending metal shavings throughout the AC system. Under second-hand dealer warranty so it was fixed at no cost. Compressor, Condenser, and Drier were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201552700 mi | DSG oil filter o-ring broken/crushed, causing oil leak. Mechanic probably over-tightened the oil filter housing 20,000km ago as part of the DSG service. | ||
| Nov 201561380 miA $50 | DSG transmission jerky and sometimes fails to engage reverse. DSG computer was reset and told to observe if issue still exists. Issue still exists. Will leave unless gets worse. | ||
| Dec 201562620 miA $50 | TCU fault code for gear disengagement. Car more frequently won't get in to reverse. | ||
| Aug 201666960 mi | Continued to fail to engage Reverse. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel hybrid automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Sweden Jun 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201228600 mi | Gear 2 lost power in the DSG | ||
| Jun 201457660 mi$1600 | Needed to change fuel-spreader for petrol. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Ontario, Canada Sep 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Nov 201452440 miC $200 | engine light on. recall for intake manifold sensor. | ||
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