NHTSA Complaint #10005570 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10005570
Vehicle	2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 30, 2003
Date Filed	February 9, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT EVERY MONTH. EACH TIME THERE IS A DIFFERENT REASON FOR IT COMING ON. IT''S BEEN REALLY ANNOYING DRIVING TO THE DEALER EVERY MONTH.

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