NHTSA Complaint #10006250 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10006250
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	December 24, 2002
Date Filed	February 3, 2003
Mileage	15,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NH

Consumer Description

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MISFIRE AND SHAKE. THE DEALER REPLACED ONE OF THE IGNITION COILS. MR SCC

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