2010 Volkswagen Passat Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 Volkswagen Passats for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 Volkswagen Passat problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2010 Volkswagen Passat problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2010 Volkswagen Passat problems and repair histories that follow it.
Volkswagen Passat Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | Volkswagen Passat | 20 Passats, 9.7 months of data per Passat, average 32500 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 Passats, 9.7 months of data per Passat, average 32500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 37000 | 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 | 2012 | 47000 | 0 | CEL came on. Code and inspection determined the intake flap was sticking. Replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 17500 | 0 | Upper console sunglasses holder broke, replaced under warranty during 2yr/20k service |
| Mar | 2013 | 26000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 7000 | 0 | Door would not unlock Bluetooth would lose connection |
| Oct | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | The MMI system was replaced. The MMI is a multi media input module that connects to things like an ipod. |
| Jun | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | trunk close button not working |
| Apr | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | replaced rear hatch close button which failed for second time |
| Apr | 2013 | 40000 | 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. |
| Volkswagen Passat in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Airbag light came on dealer found problem with "spring" and replace. Dealer provided rental car while work was done. |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 8000 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 51000 | 115 | Air conditioning does not turn on until after the car has been running for more than 5 minutes. |
| Aug | 2011 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 9300 | 0 | Seat heater button getting stuck; part replaced by dealership. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Passat in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 35000 | 0 | Squeaking/creaking when going over speed bumps. VW replaced both front lower tie-rod bushings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | dealer replaced intake manifold and ignition coil prior to me purchasing it. |
| Volkswagen Passat in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 14000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 27000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Volkswagen Passat in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | 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 | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Moisture collect behind driver side fog light lens. Replacement fog light ordered. Ordered fog light received and replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 26000 | 0 | Radio not displaying RDS data correctly. Radio functins but RDS data will freeze-up. |
| Mar | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | 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. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel hybrid automated manual 2WD
| Volkswagen Passat in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 29300 | 0 | Gear 2 lost power in the DSG |
| Sep | 2012 | 32240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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