NHTSA Complaint #10095750 — 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10095750
Vehicle	2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 8, 2004
Date Filed	October 14, 2004
Mileage	43,580 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

AT 40,000 MILES, THE WATER PUMP BEARING FAILED. FOUTUNATELY, I STOPPED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY AND DID NOT INCUR FURTHER ENGINE DAMAGE. WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT WV "UNDER-ENGINEERED" THE WATER PUMP BEARING, RESULTING IN PREMATURE FAILURE.*AK

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