2010 Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Passat 2010

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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%)

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2010 Volkswagen Passat transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

38440 mi Damaged flywheel was causing clutch noise and vibration. 
43400 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. 

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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

93000 mi

US $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 

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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD

52700 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. 
61380 mi

A $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. 
62620 mi

A $50
TCU fault code for gear disengagement. Car more frequently won't get in to reverse. 
66960 mi Continued to fail to engage Reverse. 

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2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel hybrid automated manual 2WD

28600 mi Gear 2 lost power in the DSG 

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2010 Volkswagen Passat Transmission Problems

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