10.0

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

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problem #1

Jun 012002

Golf

  • miles
Consumer started vehicle and heard a loud popping sound. Then, saw smoke coming from under the hood. He shut off engine and opened hood. Battery had exploded. Battery was factory replacement part installed by dealer. The battery had been replaced three times. Consumer was burned from the battery acid.

- Dublin, OH, USA

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