10.0

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

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problem #4

Jul 011999

Passat

  • miles
Trunk locking mechanism and electrical component failure. Results in dangerous situations when the trunk will open while driving and not close and lock. May cause a highway accident when the trunk pops up, completely blocking driver rear view causing an accident.

- Joelton, TN, USA

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problem #3

Jun 012000

Passat

  • miles
I cannot get into my car driver/passenger side without rolling all my windows down from the outside. I have replaced all doors once before and then the front two doors broke once again must be replaced again, I feel it is a safety hazard, if I were to wreck and became unconsious in a burning car the person on the outside would not be able to get into the front of the car.

- Spring, TX, USA

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problem #2

Dec 011996

Passat

  • miles
Trunk leaks.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 011996

Passat

  • miles
Trunk switch failed 2 times.

- Redlands, CA, USA

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