10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
103,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 212020

Jetta

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the brake light was inoperable intermittently without warning. The dealer dick hannah dealerships 10808 ne coxley dr, vancouver, wa 98662 (360) 605-1726 was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 07V063000 (exterior lighting) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #1

Mar 212014

Jetta

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal sank to the floorboard when depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure caused four other vehicles to crash. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was scheduled to be inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

- Honolulu, HI, USA