10.0

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

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problem #2

Nov 062001

Passat

  • miles
Complete shut down of electrical system while the car is being driven resulting in complete loss of power and limited control of the car. A search of the web indicates this is not an isolated occurance. Volkswagen customer service is non existent. As for the door handle and window problem, again this is not an isolated incident. So far no one has lost their life at least in our case. M.

- Arvada, CO, USA

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problem #1

Oct 191996

Passat

  • miles
Windshield seals leak.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

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