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P0299 on VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2006, 2014

What P0299 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Real VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Check engine (mil) light turned on, car all of a sudden idles at a higher rpm while we were driving!!! vehicle was taken into the dealership."

— 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT • Filed 07/20/2011

"2014 vw passat tdi se 2.0l manual my vehicle has 62,583 mi. on it. i was driving on the highway when the diesel "glow plug" light began flashing on the dashboard and i lost all engine power."

— 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/21/2017

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0299 on VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0299 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026