3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,789 miles

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problem #1

Mar 172018

Passat 5-cyl

  • 47,789 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal scraping noise. Also, the air bag indicator illuminated and the horn failed to sound. The vehicle was taken to niello Volkswagen (2701 arden way, sacramento, ca 95825) where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the repairs were previously completed; therefore, no further assistance would be provided. The failure mileage was 47,789.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

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