4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,500 miles

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problem #2

Jul 192003

Passat 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,001 miles
Car continues to lose power steering fluid. Prior to realization to check it with every gas fill up car became difficult to steer, almost causing a servere accident.

- Yardley, PA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 182000

Passat

  • miles
Took vehicle to dealer & was informed by mechanic that rack needed to be replaced due to power steering leaking fluid through it. Also rotors were replaced due to excessive wear. Fuel tank had collapsed & was not accepting any fuel.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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