10.0

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

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problem #4

Oct 012001

Passat

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When turning wheel there was noise at the front of vehicle, dealer determined that the bushings needed to be replaced.. consumer states he replaced the tie rod end.

- Bemus Point, NY, USA

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problem #3

Oct 012000

Passat

  • miles
Wheel bearings malfunctioned, requiring new parts - premature wear.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

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problem #2

Jan 292001

Passat

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has a squeaking noise coming from suspension when steering or going over bumps or braking. Consumer stated the cause of the problem was failure of the bushings in the front lower control arms.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

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problem #1

Nov 242000

Passat

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Lower control arm has worn out, and front end needs to be realigned. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Control arms worn out due to defective bushings.

- Piermont, NH, USA

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