10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 33,928 miles
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I did a left-U turn- heard a loud sound, and then all the electrical things on my steering wheel failed, like horn, air bag, and controls. The failed airbag light is on, and it has other warning lights as well. I am now not protected in a crash, nor can I use my horn. I believe from a bit of research that my car has what I think is the same clockspring defect that VW has had in a TON of their vehicles- mine has failed- but does not seem to fall into a safety recall. Why is that? This seems to be a serious safety problem they have had- and I believe it should be covered by the manufacturer.
- Lexington, KY, USA
Trim at compartment / shifter boot is peeling and aluminum coating will have a razor sharp edge which sliced my hand open
- Oak Harbor, WA, USA
The vehicle infotainment system has become unusable (screen distortion) affecting tire pressure monitor, backup camera, traction control settings (preventing emissions inspection), service notifications and other vehicle systems only accessible through this unit. Dealer offered little assistance. System has theft protection making the dealer the only method of repair. Dealer refused to unlock a used component that could fix the problem.
- Littleton, CO, USA
Gearshift surround has foil plating over plastic. Plating flakes off at entry point to storage cubby causing razor cuts in hand and fingers. This can happen whether driving or stationary.
- New Canton, VA, USA
The brushed aluminum trim around the gearshift selector peels up leaving a razor sharp edge, this has cut my hand on more than on occasion as I reached into the storage compartment below the infotainment center. This has happened while driving on the highway and on city streets. The gearshift trim was replaced @35,000 miles
- Chino Hills Ca, CA, USA
This car was purchased as a certified vehicle after receiving the emissions fix. After less than 10,000 miles and only one year of ownership, all my dashboard warning lights came on (including airbag error) and the floor mats were soaked when I started my car after a severe rain storm. I was told the sunroof drains were plugged and caused the electrical issues. The drain being plugged with debris is considered an external factor and therefore the repairs are not covered by the warranty of this certified car. The owner's manual indicates that maintenance on the sun roof drains is recommended at 40,000 miles. As noted, the car was below the 40,000 mark but had sat idle for over a year between the time it was bought back from the original customer to when it was sold as a certified vehicle.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
The push start button not working need press multiple time just to start the car also apply when I need turn the car off. I need press push and start multiple time just to turn off the car.
- Valley Stream, NY, USA
Clock spring failed at 52,000 miles--affecting both the airbag and horn. VW refused to reimburse me for the repair, despite their clock spring recall on multiple VW models, that was initiated by NHTSA investigation.
- Fayetteville, NY, USA
Just in front of the shifter and behind the center storage console, metallic trim on plastic peeled up leaving a razor sharp edge. I did not see this defect. As I pulled my keys out of the console, the smallest finger on my right hand was badly sliced, causing quite a lot of bleeding. Had I been driving at the time, this could have caused an accident because of the surprise, pain, amount of blood and the distraction caused by those things. Fortunately, I had just parked at my home and was able to run inside and stanch the blood flow.
- Houston, TX, USA
- Tacoma, WA, USA