4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,060 miles

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problem #3

Aug 222006

Passat

  • Manual transmission
  • 45,000 miles
Clutch and flywheel had to be replaced on 2004 Passat wagon with only 45K miles.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #2

Jan 052005

Passat 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 34,240 miles
(1) slight pulsation was felt in clutch pedal. Assumed clutch release bearing failed. 2) took car to dealer who claimed the clutch failed prematurely and damaged the flywheel as well. (3) had car repaired by dealer. Clutch apparently is not covered under warranty after 12000 miles.

- Annandale, VA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 052004

Passat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 4,940 miles
While driving 60 mph clutch failed. Vehicle lost power. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Elmhurst, IL, USA

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