10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,875 miles

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problem #3

Oct 152002

Passat

  • miles
Consumer states while driving the vehicle at any speed the check engine light would come on then engine would fail. Dealer notified.

- North Canton, OH, USA

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problem #2

Oct 202002

Passat

  • miles
Consumer stated that the timing belt broke, causing the engine to freeze up.

- Centerport, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 282001

Passat

  • miles
1) coolant temp. Sensor failed at @47422 miles 2) chaplins checked car because I reported noise in front wheel area. They said both front wheel bearings needed replacing and refused to cover the costs. I took it to an independant VW specialist and was told only the right front wheel bearing was bad. Cost was $466.79. VW still refused to assist. 2 independant VW specialists reported VW has a "bad wheel bearing design". 3) replaced original tires with exact brand and style of tire that was originsal to car. Tires felt odd, I had them checked by 2 tire retailers and did own pressure checks twice monthly. After 15,804 miles on tires left rear tread separated from sidewall while driving on freeway at 70mph.

- Carnation, WA, USA

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