2010 Volkswagen Passat

$1,500
from
13
listings
$2K–$8K
price range
Low$1,500
High$7,500
From$1,500
Avg Mileage128,846 mi
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Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 4 recalls and 163 complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

4
Recalls
163
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
16V0780002016-10-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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18V1480002018-06-03
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

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17V5090002017-16-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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15V4830002015-04-08
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 163 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags34
02Engine23
03Power Train23
04Fuel/propulsion System16
05Fuel System, Gasoline6
163 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

25mpg combined
·
22city
·
31hwy
·
$3,250/yr

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat is rated at 25 MPG combined across all 2 configurations. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

By Trim
Passat - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor
Passat Wagon - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2010 Volkswagen Passat

32States

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 32 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2010.

Buying a 2010 Volkswagen Passat?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Passat a good car to buy?

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2010 Volkswagen Passat is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Passat?

Out of 163 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2010 compare to other Volkswagen Passat years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Volkswagen Passat model years. Visit the Volkswagen Passat buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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