10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,500 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012007

Golf

  • 93,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated the material that was used to insulate the vehicle released a toxic odor that caused the contact to have headaches, and a rash. The manufacturer filed complaint 110328029 and advised him to have the dealer diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,909 and the current mileage was 94,236.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 012004

Golf 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
: the contact stated while entering the vehicle, the grab bar screws loosened and the grab bar fell off in the passenger's hand. The grab bar was always used to position the passenger getting into the vehicle or in turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealership that determined the grab bar should be replaced.

- Novato, CA, USA

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