- Engine / equipment
- VW Passat B7 diesel (1.6 and 2.0 TDI)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2014
- Symptoms
- Brake discs and suspension parts (springs, dampers) worn even on young cars, a rust-prone tailgate, jerky pull-away with the DSG and, among component faults, EGR (2011 cars) and turbo (2010).
- Possible cause described
- According to the ADAC, the Passat B7 does well in the breakdown statistics. In the German roadworthiness test the discs and the axles (suspension, springs, dampers) fail early because of the high annual mileage. It recommends the 140 PS 2.0 TDI, ideally with DSG and the adaptive chassis (DCC).
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, check the discs, suspension and tailgate rust; test the DSG on gentle pull-aways and ask by VIN whether the recalls were done (the 2018 starter one and, on the Euro 6, the AdBlue one).
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Volkswagen
Weak points of the Passat B7 diesel according to the ADAC: brakes, suspension, rusty tailgate, EGR and turbo
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Before buying, check the discs, suspension and tailgate rust; test the DSG on gentle pull-aways and ask by VIN whether the recalls were done (the 2018 starter one and, on the Euro 6, the AdBlue one).
What are the symptoms?
Brake discs and suspension parts (springs, dampers) worn even on young cars, a rust-prone tailgate, jerky pull-away with the DSG and, among component faults, EGR (2011 cars) and turbo (2010).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Volkswagen
- Engine / equipment
- VW Passat B7 diesel (1.6 and 2.0 TDI)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2014
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Models with this entry
- Volkswagen Passat B72010–2014
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