2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,201 miles

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problem #3

May 152015

Passat 4-cyl

  • miles
2006 Volkswagen Passat. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to emergency/ signal lights malfunction, sunroof problems and other vehicle issues. The consumer stated the vehicle intermittently fails to recognize the electronic key when attempting to start the vehicle. The blinker/turn signals fail to turn off when prompted. The consumer was advised that the signals would not turn off unless the steering wheel was turned completely straight. The sunroof opens unprompted. The dealer and manufacturer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was rotted underneath. The emergency brake lights flashed incessantly.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #2

Mar 222014

Passat 4-cyl

  • 81,302 miles
Driving South on the 57 freeway at approximately 2:45 P.M. with my granddaughter when suddenly for no reason the sunroof popped off onto the freeway, we did not have the sunroof open. We are lucky it did hit anyone and cause an accident. We called Volkswagen of America & was told to take car to a Volkswagen dealer, the dealer determined that it was a manufacturer defect. Spoke with [xxx] the regional care manager and he said that he could only offer $2000 towards a new car and would not offer anything towards a repair. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #1

Mar 222014

Passat

  • 81,302 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the sun roof detached completely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that the malfunction was contributed to a manufacturer's defect. The vehicle was currently being repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,302.

- West Covina, CA, USA