2010 Volkswagen Passat electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 21 complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Driving on 267 east virginia in morning parking brake indicator light came then car immediately was unable to accelerate and shut down causing near life ending accident, navigated to side of toll road based on forward motion in car at which time car completely shut off and was unable to start. Vehicle was towed to local dealership. At time of pick up ass service manager at VW indicated they are aware this is occurring but have not issued a full recall.
Vehicle was recalled for air bag/clock spring reason twice in just over a year. Now, shortly after both of these repairs, we had a noise in the steering wheel, as well as an air bag failure indicator illuminate. We cannot help but feel this is related to the work that has been performed on these recent recalls and feel VW should be responsible for the cost of these repairs. This happened while driving on a city street while making a turn. Attached is a copy of the service record.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints