10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 102001

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
While travling noticed hot steam coming from engine. Consumer pulled vehicle over to the shoulders and noticed cooling system hose was cut by engine cover when vibrating.

- Denvor, CO, USA

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problem #2

Jul 102001

(reported on)

Passat

  • miles
While traveling noticed hot steam coming from engine. Consumer pulled over, opened hood, and noticed cooling hose was cut by engine cover from vibration.

- Denvor, CO, USA

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problem #1

Jun 091999

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger side air bag cover is not fitted correctly. The dealer attemped to install a new cover. Also there was anti-freeze leakage all over the engine two months after purchase of vehicle. Anti freeze had hardened. Dealer said that the rubber hose had failed under normal driving coditions. Dealership replaced the hose on 6-16-99. Consumer stated the airbag was replaced by dealer on June 16, 1999 however the airbag was again not fitted correctly and popped up and therefore it was not secure, also the radio does not work properly on the am band, there is interference.

- Newyork, NY, USA

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