NHTSA Complaint #10003527 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10003527
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	January 15, 2003
Date Filed	January 28, 2003
Mileage	19,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

IGNITION COIL FAILURES IN 2002 VW PASSAT

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