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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 139 repairs.
2010 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 51000 mi US $115 |
Air conditioning does not turn on until after the car has been running for more than 5 minutes. |
| Seat heater button getting stuck; part replaced by dealership. |
| 64100 mi US $125 |
Dead battery - replaced battery - no issue |
| 47151 mi C $250 |
Replaced cruise control switch Replaced the switch for driver power window |
| 116000 mi US $916 |
Alternator replacement |
| 100000 mi | takata recall |
| 99000 mi US $100 |
Car wouldn't start. Found battery voltage low. Battery still under partial warranty so it was replaced by the dealer. |
| 17800 mi | Airbag light came on dealer found problem with "spring" and replace. Dealer provided rental car while work was done. |
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Dead battery. Replaced. |
| 68000 mi US $25 |
Headlight |
| 38900 mi US $400 |
Failed battery in summer. Replaced. |
| 6100 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. |
| 7000 mi | Door would not unlock Bluetooth would lose connection |
| 10500 mi | The MMI system was replaced. The MMI is a multi media input module that connects to things like an ipod. |
| 19000 mi | trunk close button not working |
| 30000 mi | replaced rear hatch close button which failed for second time |
| 41000 mi US $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. |
| 58000 mi US $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. |
| 59400 mi | Replaced window motor. |
| 78800 mi US $1100 |
rear door lock failed to lock and unlock |
| 83000 mi US $250 |
Rear passenger door lock failed again and needed to be replaced |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi £500 |
Phone module resetting every 35 minutes. Phone module replaced, fault remained, new phone control panel ordered |
| 48000 mi | Same problem as previous |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 25000 mi US $372 |
Window regulator |
| 50220 mi C $50 |
headlight bulb failed and replaced |
| 22000 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. |
| 26000 mi | Radio not displaying RDS data correctly. Radio functins but RDS data will freeze-up. |
| 28000 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. |
| 14000 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. |
| 87420 mi | Loud squealing from heater blower motor when turned to any position. Deemed to be faulty and replaced under warranty |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automated manual AWD
| 39060 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. |
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