Trim Report

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE2010

Includes:PASS|1.8T SE
$1,700
Starting From
164
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 164 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,700
Max $29,995
From $1,700
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1.8T SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$8K
13 listings128,846 avg miles
1.8T
From$750
18 listings|$750–$14K
1.8T Limited Edition
From$2,400
39 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T R-Line
From$3,900
86 listings|$4K–$29K
1.8T S
From$1,500
90 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SE
From$1,700
164 listings|$2K–$30K
1.8T SEL Premium
From$3,480
23 listings|$3K–$19K
1.8T Sport
From$6,796
7 listings|$7K–$9K
1.8T Wolfsburg Edition
From$900
50 listings|$900–$30K
2.0T
From$2,290
47 listings|$2K–$24K
2.0T R-Line
From$5,995
101 listings|$6K–$30K
2.0T S
From$4,987
44 listings|$5K–$19K
2.0T SE
From$3,250
242 listings|$3K–$22K
2.0T SE R-Line
From$8,800
3 listings|$9K–$18K
2.0T SEL
From$10,500
30 listings|$11K–$24K
2.0T SEL Premium
From$10,990
9 listings|$11K–$20K
2.0T Wolfsburg
From$3,300
45 listings|$3K–$19K
2.5 S
From$1,995
48 listings|$2K–$16K
2.5 SE
From$1,500
108 listings|$2K–$30K
2.5 SEL
From$5,750
4 listings|$6K–$9K
2.5 SEL Premium
From$5,500
9 listings|$6K–$12K
3.6
From$4,450
16 listings|$4K–$18K
3.6 SEL Premium
From$1,900
17 listings|$2K–$17K
GL
From$1,995
3 listings|$2K–$6K
GLS
From$1,200
12 listings|$1K–$8K
GLX
From$2,500
7 listings|$3K–$10K
GT
From$15,350
3 listings|$15K–$19K
Komfort
From$1,466
20 listings|$1K–$16K
TDI SE
From$675
79 listings|$675–$16K
TDI SEL Premium
From$3,000
59 listings|$3K–$15K
VR6
From$4,314
4 listings|$4K–$9K
Value Edition
From$2,700
3 listings|$3K–$7K

2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE

Location data for all 2010 Volkswagen Passat trims combined

32States

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

Volkswagen Passat Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2010 Volkswagen Passat trims

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
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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2010 Volkswagen Passat trims

25mpg combined
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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)

2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the 1.8T SE compare to other Volkswagen Passat trims?

Every Volkswagen Passat trim targets a different buyer. The 2010 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2010 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE?

The 1.8T SE shares its core mechanicals with other Volkswagen Passat trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2010 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SE year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Passat overview compares all years side by side.

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