7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,327 miles

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problem #1

Feb 242004

(reported on)

Passat

  • 5,327 miles
Vehicle failed to start because the battery was drained. This occurred 4 times. Dealership replaced the battery, but the problem recurred. Dealership did not know what electrical components were draining the battery.

- Staten Island, NY, USA