10.0

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

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problem #1

Jul 072001

Jetta

  • miles
While driving noticed some smoke coming from under vehicle. Consumer pulled over/ car alarm sounded, and smoke started pouring out of doors. Cause might be electrical. Wires under seat malfunctioned and caught on fire.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

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