How many transmission complaints does the 2010 VW Passat have?

NHTSA lists 34 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Passat, which is 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Passat transmission?

The data provided lists no related recalls for the 2010 Passat's transmission and powertrain complaints.

At what mileage do 2010 Passat transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 62,000 miles.

What transmission issues do 2010 Passat owners report most?

Owners describe shuddering or jerky shifts, delayed engagement from a stop, and the car lurching or rolling on inclines, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.

Does the 2010 Passat have more transmission complaints than other years?

Yes, its 21% share of complaints in this area is higher than every other model year listed, including 2013 (4%) and 2014 (6%).

2010 Volkswagen Passat Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 34 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 21% of all complaints filed for the year, the highest share of any Passat model year in the data. Median mileage at failure is 62,000 miles, and no related recall is listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 34; 21% of 163
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the DSG transmission shuddering or clunking as it downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear, sometimes worsening over time.
Several report the car lurching forward or rolling backward on an incline when the foot is lifted off the brake pedal, even with auto hold engaged.
Multiple complaints describe jerky, hesitant starts from a dead stop, with the transmission delaying engagement of first gear for a few seconds after the accelerator is pressed.
One owner reports the transmission suddenly refusing to shift past 1st gear and becoming unresponsive to gear selector inputs shortly after purchase.
Later complaints describe the PRNDS indicator flashing along with a failure to shift or engage reverse, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic.
One complaint describes the mechatronic unit and auto-hold button needing replacement after the transmission jumped on acceleration from a stop.

When 2010 Volkswagen Passat transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2010, latest Jul 14, 2020.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Jul 2020; peak Nov 2010 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Passat model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201034 (21%)
20111 (6%)
201215 (3%)
201333 (4%)
201437 (6%)
201512 (5%)
20165 (5%)
20175 (5%)
20183 (7%)
20192 (17%)
20200 (0%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 VW Passat have?: NHTSA lists 34 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Passat, which is 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Passat transmission?: The data provided lists no related recalls for the 2010 Passat's transmission and powertrain complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Passat transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 62,000 miles.
What transmission issues do 2010 Passat owners report most?: Owners describe shuddering or jerky shifts, delayed engagement from a stop, and the car lurching or rolling on inclines, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Does the 2010 Passat have more transmission complaints than other years?: Yes, its 21% share of complaints in this area is higher than every other model year listed, including 2013 (4%) and 2014 (6%).