Why does my 2010 VW Passat not start?
The timing chain was part of a class-action lawsuit in 2018 by VW owners. My 2010 Passat was part of that, but we didn’t have any problems with it. Now, the timing chain failed at 115K miles on the car. It would not start. It tried to, but would never catch. I now need a brand new engine. I had two mechanics look at it.
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Are there any recalls on the VW Passat?
Timing chain broke resulting in catastrophic engine failure. This vehicle has had numerous recalls and is the subject of multiple class action lawsuits. If you have the option to purchase a VW cc do not do it. These vehicles are complete garbage and should be recalled completely by the manufacturer. Drove car without problems.
What is the error code on my VW 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.
What kind of problems does a Volkswagen Passat have?
See all problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat . The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the battery was charged; however, the vehicle would not start.
What kind of engine does a 2010 Volkswagen Passat have?
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.