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If you drive a Volkswagen Passat, you might notice signs that could signal an issue with the heater core. The heater core is covered by an extended warranty that lasts up to 10 years or 120,000 miles due to a defect in the manufacturing process of this model. Drivers have reported various symptoms, such as strange burning odors, leaks of antifreeze inside the car, and sudden loss of warm air from the vents. Some have also experienced window fogging and engine overheating on short trips. The warranty replacement is free, unless you decide to handle it yourself, which could cost you anywhere from $240 to $547 for parts.
The heater core of certain VW Passat models may be protected by an extended warranty lasting 10 years or up to 120,000 miles because of manufacturing defects.
I have a Passat TDI with less than 120,000 miles on it. My extended warranty did not cover the repair of my heater core. Does this apply to TDIs made between 2009 and 2014?