4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #1

Nov 212003

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
While driving between 5 to 10 mph and with out any warning the driver and passenger cv-joint broke. As a result the front suspension fell off. Manufacturer stated so what there is no big deal. Dealer replaced both cv-joint.

- West Hartford, CT, USA