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P2293 on VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2006, 2007, 2010

What P2293 Means on Your VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

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

"2006 vw passat bought 14 months ago in shop 3 times, thermostat fixed my expense, coils replaced vw expense, car has 90000 miles and am being told camshaft needs replacing along with fuel pump - noticed numerous complaints online with the same issue."

— 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 05/25/2010

"I was driving and 2 light came on , the battery light and the check engine light."

— 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 02/14/2021

"My car stalled as i was starting to accelerate through a busy intersection on the way to work and caused an oncoming car to lock up his tires and swerved to avoid hitting me. the car would restart but not run enough to clear intersection for 10-12 attempts."

— 2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/20/2015

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

Common Causes of P2293 on VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2006
1
2007
1
2010
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.

P2293 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