2010 Volkswagen Passat: sudden loss of power

7 of the 163 complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Passat describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 92,400
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 192 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2021
1
2020
1
2018
1
2017
1
2016
3
2015
15
2014
16
2013
33
2012
17
2011
1
2010
7
2009
7
2008
7
2007
11
2006
29
2005
6
2004
8
2003
26
2002
48
2001
17
2000
7
1999
13
1998
6
1997
3
1995
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 99,900 miles · IL

Vehicle lost power and shut off while driving on the street at approximately 20 MPH. I had driven about 1 block on this street after having turned onto it from another street. When the car died, "steering wheel locked" displayed on dash panel. Car would not start, steering wheel wouldn't move beyond about 1" to the right. Message would display "steering wheel still locked" or "move steering wheel." after 40 minutes of this rotation of messages and trying to start the vehicle, moved the steering wheel up and down. Car finally started but only for 3 seconds. Battery light would come on. Was able to start the car several times doing this and moving it 30 feet to safely park on the side of the road. Temperature outside was about 30 degrees f. For about 1 month prior to this, I would periodically hear a ticking sound after removing the key from the ignition. After the ticking stopped, a message would display on the dash panel "steering column locked. Visit workshop!" it was extremely cold when this happened, but it didn't happen every time I turned off the car, and the car started fine each time after. Outside temp was in the teens (f) when this typically happened.

Filed Oct 2, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · IL

After replacing my car battery on 2010 vw cc, the red steering wheel icon appeared on the dash followed by 3 chimes to make known of problem. The steering wheel lost all power steering. Prior to occurance there was never any whining noise, abnormal shaking that could point to a problem with the steering rack. After researching I found others with the same issue and no easy fix but to tow to the shop and get a ridiculous quote on parts and labor for the replacement of the steering rack.

Filed Sep 8, 2019 · Steering · 92,400 miles · PA

The second time in one week I lost power steering while driving on a city street. Loss of power steering due to clock spring malfunction? If that occurs while driving on a highway it very dangerous to me and other motorists. I purchase this vehicle 9 months ago.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 109,982 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to volkswagen of alamo heights (located at 1402 ne loop 410 expressway, san antonio, tx 78209, (210) 828-1201) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 180378267. The approximate failure mileage was 109,982. *tt consumer stated fuel pump module was in a recall and repaired.

Filed Apr 24, 2018 · Fuel system · NY

There is a recall on the fuel pump for volkwagen passat august 30, 2017. My fuel pump is not working properly. I have been trying since august to get it replace. I have called corp several times but they "do not have a fix for it yet" meanwhile I am told by the local volkwagen repair shop my issues with losing power driving is the fuel pump. I can have it fix but I will need to pay for it and I am told it is $2000 and then "try to get reimbursed from volkswagen". Please help!!!!

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

For the third time, an ignition coil failed. This time, I pulled onto a two lane highway from a side street and began to accelerate when the vehicle lost power and began to shake uncontrollably.

Filed Jan 11, 2015 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

I have a 2010 volkswagen passat with almost 70,000 miles. I purchased the brand new car in august 2010. In september 2014 and november 2014 (thanksgiving day), an ignition coil failed while I was driving. In september, I was pulling out of a parking lot onto a business road when the ignition coil failed. In november, I was on the on-ramp for the interstate when the ignition coil failed. This was especially scary as the ramp was uphill and the car barely had enough power to make it up the ramp. Both times, the car began to shake, and seemed to lose power as it was unable to go into third gear, and had trouble making it up the smallest hill. The second time an ignition coil failed, the car also had a lot of smoke coming out the tailpipe. Both times I had to drive home and then to the dealership at 25 miles an hour in a shaky vehicle in order to have the ignition coil replaced.