NHTSA Complaint #10002797 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10002797
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	January 10, 2003
Date Filed	January 16, 2003
Mileage	3,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

1 YEAR OLD VW PASSAT, TWICE SAME PROBLEM WITH COIL, BROKEN TURBO, IT IS ON WARRANTY BUT HOW MANY TIMES CAN ONE GO TO DEALER WITH A CAR WHICH HAS 15000 MILES ,

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