NHTSA Complaint #10418352 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10418352
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 6, 2011
Date Filed	August 10, 2011
Mileage	73,885 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

I'VE HAD TO GET MY 2005 PASSAT FIXED 3 TIMES FOR ENGINE SLUDGE ISSUES AND IT'S HAPPENING TO IT AGAIN. IT HAS COST ME NEARLY $4000 AND COUNTING. *TR

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