9.2

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,667 miles

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problem #3

Feb 032003

(reported on)

Passat

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer is having problems with the coil spring packs. The manufacture is aware of the problem and will only replace the one that goes bad.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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problem #2

Jan 222003

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Consumer called complaining about having problems with ignition coil pack. Also stated that while consumer was driving the vehicle it starts shaking and idles and also indicated that this is the second time.

- Pataskala, OH, USA

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problem #1

Nov 012001

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the vehicles coil packs. Also stated that this is the fourth time that they have been replaced. Dealer was contacted and has knowledge of the problem. Dealer has stated that it is a common problem.

- Holyoke, MA, USA

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