5.5
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 16,677 miles
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During normal driving, my 2002 Passat 1.8T has suffered damage to the engine shield twice in the last year. The shield comes loose or tears loose from its moorings and needed replacement. I do not drive off road or use excessive speed. My second appointment to replace the engine shield is October 13, 2005. At lithia Volkswagen in reno, Nevada.
- Reno, NV, USA
Front end/engine protector has separated from vehicle while driving. In both cases, the turn bolts on the left front and right side separated. A single central screw bolt at its front then supported the air dam. The plastic around it finally tore under vibration and air pressure forces.
- Salinas, CA, USA
- Campbell, CA, USA