NHTSA Complaint #10070721 — 1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10070721
Vehicle	1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS FROM THE START, MELTING OF PLASTIC, LIGHTS IN THE CAR WORKING SPORADICALLY AT BEST. OIL, DRAIN, OIL PUMP, CAMSHAFT,ALL BLAMED ON LACK OF VERIFIABLE OIL CHANGES. TIMING BELT - LET GO ON HIGHWAY AT 85000 MILES (WARRANTY FOR 1999 PASSAT, 100,000 MILES) BLAMED ON OIL CHANGES. 82 DAYS IN SHOP STEERING GOES DURING THIS TIME AND I'M TOLD I NEED AN ALTENATOR [ 3RD ONE ] THE STORY GOES ON AND ON......

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