NHTSA Complaint #10449443 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10449443
Vehicle	2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	February 16, 2012
Date Filed	February 27, 2012
Mileage	96,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLATTERING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE CHAIN DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR THE OIL PUMP WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,500.

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