10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Oct 281996

Golf

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Driver rearended car in front and the driver's and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jul 301996

Golf

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Other: Air bags deployed approximately 10 seconds after the impact, also seat belt locked up and can't be reapplied.

- Barrington, RI, USA

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problem #2

Dec 151995

Golf

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During frontal collision passengers airbag did not deploy. Explain in more detail.

- 34 Annapolis, MD, USA

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problem #1

Dec 151995

Golf

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During frontal collision drivers airbag did not deploy. Explain in more detail.

- 34 Annapolis, MD, USA

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