10.0

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

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problem #3

Jan 102000

Passat

  • miles
Loose steering there is noise everytime I hit the brakes and accelerate also when I go over bumps.the bushing of the all the control arms are gone.

- Cayey, PR, USA

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problem #2

Apr 182000

Passat

  • miles
Sudden loss of engine power/electrical systems while vehicle is moving. Loss of vehicle control with no engine systems and no power steering assist. Saftey concern from rear end accidents from other vehicles and no avoidance control. Also, regular loss of power steering fluid requires constant monitoring.

- Forest, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 111999

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
Vehicle was stalling at highway speeds, and a loss of power steering occurred. Also. There was a short in the fuel pump because of faulty wiring.

- Cincinatti, OH, USA

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