NHTSA Complaint #10380989 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10380989
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 29, 2011
Date Filed	February 7, 2011
Mileage	79,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE WHILE DECELERATING FROM ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TIMING CHAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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