Six problems related to timing tensioner have been reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2010 Passat.
My volksagon Passat has fallen to an issue many others have fallen. It appears the timing-chain tensioner failed causing the timing-chain to jump. When this happens the valves can bend and also ruin the cylinders. The error code is p0016. Vw west broad is recommending a repair of $5,100 dollars. After discussing with vw of America they will not cover as it is outside of their extended warranty 100,000 miles or December of 2019. My car is approximately 111k miles and 6 months past the date. I was not made aware of this issue so I could not be proactive in fixing the tensioner. They even redesigned the timing-chain tensioner because the old one is faulty. I am lucky I was able to make it home from my day trip this past weekend and that the issue did not take place while driving. I was in a parking lot on top of a mountain. It took 4 or so seconds to start which was abnormal, but proceeded to run. The check engine light came on, but I was able to proceed home. Several days later I tried starting the car to bring to the shop, but it no longer starts and I had to get it towed. At this point, I am prepared to send it to the junk yard because the cost of the repair is beyond the value of the vehicle. More information about this issue can be found at this litigation website where they settled. . Read more...
2010 Volkswagen Passat wagon. 88k miles. Check engine came on as I was driving it in the city. Within one hour of check engine light appearing I stopped the car. When I tried to restart 30 minutes later it refused to start. Promptly had it towed to dealer. Vw dealership mechanic says: timing in the engine slipped due to slack in timing chain. Compression measured low to none. Incorrect timing has caused damage to valves and camshaft. Vehicle will need a cylinder head, camshaft, timing chain & tensioner to start. They say this portion will cost me $5,700 plus tax. Also a possibility it will need an engine block if the cylinder wall is damaged in addition. In my research I've found many vw owners complaining of the same problem. It is obviously a major reoccurring problem that vw is aware of. I cannot afford to fix this car.
Hello, my 2010 Volkswagen Passat engine resulted in a catastrophic failure because the timing chain tensioner failed. The engine is the 2. 0t made in 2010. After a quick search on the internet it seens like many owners of the 2. 0t from those years have experienced the same problem. The only solution is to replace the engine as all the valves are bent and the bill is over $8000, which totals my car. My car only has 88000 miles and bas been fully service with premium fluids on all the right intervals. The problem happened when the car parked for a whole night and when I went to turn it on it was cranking with a very rough sound and it wouldnt even turn on; it wouldnt even crank anymore after that. Please look into this problem as thousands of cars with the 2. 0t have reported the same issue. Volkswagen is aware of this issue but yet they don't want to issue a recall.
Car would not start had it towed to dealer and found out my timing chain tensioner failed and caused catastrophic engine damage. Dealer has quotes over $7000 for repairs.
On may 25, 2017 my wife and I purchased a 2010 Volkswagen Passat for our son who is making monthly payments. Approximately one month after the purchase he was on the on ramp getting ready to pull onto highway 65 in springfield, missouri. The car seemed to lose energy and wasn't acting correctly. Fearing that it would die when he pulled onto the highway, he pulled to the side of the road to see what was wrong. After looking at the engine he decided to get off the highway as soon as he could. Approximately one week later my son was driving through town. He had traveled less than three miles when he pulled into the parking lot of one of the local high schools. Not having any noticeable issues that evening, he was very surprised to find that when he tried to start his car it wouldn't turn over. It sounded like it wanted to, but was making a strange noise that it hadn't before. We decided to leave it parked and have it towed the next day. After looking at it the mechanic informed us that the timing chain had slipped due to a faulty tensioner, causing catastrophic engine damage. Because of this the engine will have to be completely replaced. We are so very thankful that our son wasn't hurt, or even worse. I have since become aware of the class action lawsuit that has been put into place due to the million plus Volkswagen vehicles that have the same tensioner. Volkswagen knew it was a faulty part yet continued to manufacture these vehicles regardless of the safety issues that can, and in fact have, become issues with many people. I've read many stories of unsuspecting drivers who while driving down the highway at full speed had their vehicles stop in full traffic nearly causing severe accidents, we feel that due to the negligent design and manufacture of these vehicles, a recall should take place. Keeping consumers safe from their faulty practices. Thank you.
Took vehicle in for airbag recall. Upon routine vehicle inspection was told that the timing chain tensioner needed to be replaced. Cost estimate of $2740. Vehicle only has 54,000 miles. Even with a TSB on the issue covering practicaly every vehicle produced from 2008-2012 they are not taking reponsibility to repair the issue. Was never told of the issue until the car was out of warranty. This issue needs to be addressed.