NHTSA Complaint #10003139 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10003139
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	January 18, 2003
Date Filed	January 21, 2003
Mileage	3,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

FAILURE OF IGNITION COILS ON 2003 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT RESULTING IN SUDDEN TOTAL INABILITY TO DRIVE VEHICLE. ESTIMATED REPAIR TIME DUE TO PARTS SHORTAGE - 2 WEEKS. DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A GROWING PROBLEM WITH 1.8T PASSATS AND EXPECTS A GOVERMENT MANDATED RECALL SOON.

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