NHTSA Complaint #10440205 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10440205
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	December 11, 2011
Date Filed	December 16, 2011
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE OIL HAD LEAKED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CHAIN DRIVE OF THE OIL PUMP AND TENSIONER WAS WORN, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE CRANKCASE. AS A RESULT, THE CHAIN ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH A GEAR ASSEMBLY. ALSO, THE LOWER HOUSING, OIL PAN AND TENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

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