10.0

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

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problem #1

May 172006

Passat 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55 miles
Clogged drain, for sun roof, causes water build up on rt. Side floor of car, electronic module($800),not water proof, creates mixed signals-airbag fault have serviced-engine lubrication fault "stop engine"--there defect, they don't pay due to "water exclusion"-carpeting $1,400-"water exclusion!!!!!

- Charleston S.C., SC, USA

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