2010 Volkswagen Passat Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,899miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 8% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,899 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased the car at 62k engine timing chain went out at 72k I'm very frustrated they are not communicating with me on anything and nobody is helping.”
NHTSA complaint #11328576, filed 2020-06, 72,000 miles“I have owned this car for beraly one month. 2 days after purchasing the 02 sensors went bad. 1 week later my pcv valve went bad. And 2 days after that my car stalled on me while driving down a canyon and would not start again. I lost control and ended up on the side of the road. I though I was going to kill myself. After sitting there for about an hour the car turned on but was extremely shaky and would stall the minute I slowed down or came to a stop. I managed to get the car to a repair shop only to have the engine die on me. The car cannot be turned on or moved. …”
NHTSA complaint #11266504, filed 2019-10, 63,000 miles“I have been having electrical issues with this car after owning it for 4 years. It started with the tail light bulb always burning out. I have had issues with the windows before and had it replaced. Last year I paid almost $2200 for window which won't roll down and the door which won't lock, water pump, oil leak and other minor issues. The keypad will lock 3 doors only and the lights won't come on when locked but when unlocked it'll come on. I have purchased 3 batteries thus far because the car constantly drains the battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10920020, filed 2016-10, 61,899 miles“While driving home (approx 50 mile trip) I heard a loud screeching noise from the engine area. I was traveling on a highway at about 60mpg. I pulled over, turned off the car and saw smoke and smelled burning from under the hood. I opened the hood and smoke billowed out of the back of the engine bay. I looked under the car to see if it was leaking anything and found a large amount of what seemed to be oil dripping from the car. I then noticed a trail of oil from before I stopped the car. I left the car in place for a tow to not damage the vehicle anymore than it already was. …”
NHTSA complaint #10884170, filed 2016-07, 45 miles“Vehicle lost power and shut off while driving on the street at approximately 20 MPH. I had driven about 1 block on this street after having turned onto it from another street. When the car died, steering wheel locked displayed on dash panel. Car would not start, steering wheel wouldn't move beyond about 1 to the right. Message would display steering wheel still locked or move steering wheel. After 40 minutes of this rotation of messages and trying to start the vehicle, moved the steering wheel up and down. Car finally started but only for 3 seconds. Battery light would come on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301347, filed 2020-01, 99,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11012464Dec 4, 2024Diesel Models only. Repurchase Prior to Repairs
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 4 | 22% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 7% |
| 2017 | 22 | 20% |
| 2016 | 13 | 12% |
| 2015 | 40 | 16% |
| 2014 | 59 | 10% |
| 2013 | 77 | 10% |
| 2012 | 31 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 13 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
45 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology