NHTSA Complaint #10295714 — 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10295714
Vehicle	2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 1, 2009
Date Filed	December 14, 2009
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

HEATER CORE HAS FAILED (PLUGGED UP) AT JUST OVER 90,000 MILES. OVER $1200 TO REPLACE; MAY BURST HOT FLUID THROUGH VENTS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF NOT REPLACED SOON. CURRENTLY THE SMELL IN THE CAR WHEN RUNNING IS VERY STRONG OF RADIATOR FLUID. *TR

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