2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
76,279 miles

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problem #1

Dec 062004

Passat 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,279 miles
The ABS light illuminated and the anti-lock brakes tend not to operate, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Taken to dealer for check up and, results showed that there is an electrical problem with the computer.

- New Britain, CT, USA

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