NHTSA Complaint #10269667 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10269667
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 19, 2009
Date Filed	May 22, 2009
Mileage	92,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2005 PASSAT TDI THAT HAD ITS BALANCE SHAFT MODULE AND CHAIN THAT DRIVE THE OIL PUMP FAIL AT 92,000 MILES. IT HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A TWO LANE ROAD AND I HAD TO STOP THE CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE MECHANIC THAT IS DOING THE JOB IS CHARGING ME $1500 FOR THE REPAIR AND THE PARTS ARE ABOUT $1300. I HAVE STARTED TO RESEARCH THIS FAILURE AND HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IT IS QUITE COMMON AND VW HAS NOT DONE A RECALL TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM THE NHTSA SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND FORCE VW TO RECALL THESE CARS FOR THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD. *TR

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