10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 21,101 miles
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/04/2017
- Rillton, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Franklin Park, IL, USA
Pods - when I went to get the wheel clock spring recall repair, I still had a airbag error lit - mechanic said it was a faulty passenger occupant device system switch. I only have 32K miles on my car and I very rarely have anyone ride in the passenger seat, so not sure why it failed - was quoted a price of 3K for the part. Jetta and golf models have a recall for this, but not the Passat - if it is a safety issue for those models, it should be one for the Passat as well.
- Laurel, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that when reversing and turning the steering wheel, there was a loud abnormal noise and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spiral cable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
- San Ramon, CA, USA
- Valrico, FL, USA