Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2010 Jetta.
Second failure of intake manifold. Vw has admitted to a manufacturing defect but only extended warranty. Had the manifold replaced at 50,000 miles roughly. Unit failed again at 150,000 miles. I dont believe they originally fixed the problem. Vw is placing high cost on owners to replace after 120,000 miles. Repair runs higher than $800. 00. Failure to replace this part can deem the car unsafe.
Attempted to start my car on a cold day with low fuel. The engine was jumpy and didn't start. I waited and attempted again and was able to get it started, drove 500 feet to the gas station, filled with diesel. The light then came on after I started it again. I checked the code, p2015. I took my vehicle to dorschel vw in henrietta, NY. They confirmed the code said the intake manifold needed to be replaced. Saying the flap is damaged and then switching to say the runner is damaged. Most of the tsi engines have had their warranty extended, but not for my tdi. There are lots of others complaining of this code popping up.
P2015 - intake manifold position fault. Intake manifold valve malfunctions and sticks causing a severely rough idle and engine stall. The car was attempted to be started after sitting overnight in a garage. The car successfully turned over, but was in a very rough idle for a few seconds before stalling. Car could not be run continuously at all at this point. This problem began to occur around 80,000 miles, with no initial performance impact, but the part ultimately had to be replaced at 88,000 miles when the incident described above occurred.