10.0

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

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problem #1

Apr 142001

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Right rear coil spring is broken in one section, causing frequent creaking noise. VW service keeps telling my auto repair guy that they are ordering it. They now say they cannot locate the part; put out nationwide search!I'm worried about safety.original.

- Grand View, NY, USA