10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,333 miles

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problem #3

Nov 212003

(reported on)

Passat

  • 25,000 miles
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire department indicated that the fire started on the right side of the engine. The fire may have been caused by the battery. The vehicle was totaled.

- Latrobe, PA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 122002

Passat

  • miles
Upon replacement of the battery the radio locks down to prevent theft. Lock out reset code fails and stereo can not be reset for use.

- Ogden, UT, USA

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problem #1

Jul 252002

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, acid start leaking from the battery. Dealership is aware of the problem. The invoice stated that the battery was leaking acid down on to the power steering rack causing the boot to split, throwing fluid out of the rack. Also the dip stick plastic was broken.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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