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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 50 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
| 58000 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
| 101680 mi | Intake manifold problem, covered under VW Canada warranty extension |
| 153347 mi C $2242 |
Intake manifold failure, manifold removed and replaced. |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 56000 mi US $97 |
ignition coil failed |
| 66500 mi US $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 |
| 69800 mi | Ignition coil failure. |
| 78800 mi | engine starts then dies |
| 80000 mi US $250 |
fuel pump controller failed. Took number of trips to the shop and brake downs requiring tows to find a fix the problem. |
| 36780 mi | p2015 code. Malfunctioning intake manifold flap. |
| 67800 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. |
| 75000 mi US $1620 |
Rough idiling, CEL was coming on more frequently, started at once/quarter, was up to once/month. PCV replaced, $420. |
| 65800 mi | Check engine light came on P2015, air intake manifold found bad. Dealer replaced all parts under manufacturer extended warranty. |
| 94000 mi US $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. |
| 82000 mi US $150 |
Exhaust system clamp |
| 84000 mi US $1200 |
Rear main seal between 2.0t engine and DSG transmission |
| 100000 mi US $30 |
Pressure valve replaced |
| 70680 mi | Fuel injector. Covered under VW warranty. |
| 74400 mi C $600 |
Leaky water pump. Replaced the pump. |
| 101680 mi C $1300 |
Crankshaft oil seal leak |
| 110360 mi C $1250 |
Fuel pump leaking. Replaced the fuel pump. This is the third one. |
| 109000 mi US $1800 |
Fuel pump. |
| 74000 mi US $2600 |
Oil leak. Replaced seals and change timing belt. |
| 86000 mi US $600 |
Water pump failing prematurely. Known issue and subject to class action lawsuit for defective product. |
| 71000 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. |
| 50000 mi | Leaking oil |
| 104000 mi US $3000 |
Oil gasket failure. |
| 38300 mi | Leaky coolant pump. Fixed by dealer under power-train warranty. |
| 44700 mi US $300 |
Minor oil leak from the valve cover. Fixed outside warranty. |
| 50000 mi | Intake manifold threw a CEL. Replaced under VW warranty. |
| 60000 mi US $150 |
Failed PCV Valve (Fault Code P2187). Bought the part from local VW dealer; replaced on my own. |
| 65415 mi US $168 |
Turbo cutoff valve (Diverter Valve) was leaking oil. Replaced with updated version of the part (06H145710D). |
| 109496 mi US $729 |
Water pump replacement |
| 127000 mi US $105 |
Camshaft sensor |
| 30000 mi US $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. |
| 68000 mi | Oil leaks. |
| 37000 mi US $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. |
| 47000 mi | CEL came on. Code and inspection determined the intake flap was sticking. Replaced under warranty |
| 115000 mi US $400 |
ignition coils (2) and spark(4) plugs |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 101060 mi C $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 |
| 60300 mi | Check engine light. Code P2015. Faulty intake manifold. Dealer replaced manifold at no charge due to extended 10yr/100,000 mile. |
| 91000 mi US $1000 |
Leaks [coolant] |
| 54000 mi US $160 |
Turbo shut-off valve leaking. Replaced O Ring seal |
| 57000 mi | Timing chain |
| 73800 mi US $210 |
Carbon buildup on valves |
| 74700 mi US $1200 |
High pressure fuel pump and regular fuel pump, back headgasket |
| 15000 mi | dealer replaced intake manifold and ignition coil prior to me purchasing it. |
| 62000 mi C $350 |
Car stalled and would not start. This is a repeating problem. |
| 48400 mi US $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. |
| 42780 mi C $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 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel hybrid automated manual 2WD
| 57660 mi $1600 |
Needed to change fuel-spreader for petrol. |
2010 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 52440 mi C $200 |
engine light on. recall for intake manifold sensor. |
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