4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,511 miles

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problem #1

Dec 112002

Passat 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,511 miles
The ignition coil continued to break which caused vehicle to lose power while driving. The dealer was notified. The left front headlight had burned out, and the left speaker had gone out. The ignition coil was replaced and the mechanic reprogrammed the ECU in order to correct the misfires.

- Avon Lake, OH, USA

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