NHTSA Complaint #10565213 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10565213
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 11, 2014
Date Filed	February 20, 2014
Mileage	22,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

I HAVE THE TURBO DIESEL VERSION. I WAS DRIVING ON HWY 695 IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND DURING RUSH HOUR (0800ISH) WHEN I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ONLY TO LOSE POWER. THE CAR HAD JUST ENOUGH POWER TO GET ME OFF THE ROAD AND BECOME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THIS MAJOR HIGHWAY FOR 80+ MINUTES. DEALERSHIP REPORTED FAILED TURBO. THIS WAS NOT A PLEASANT EXPERIENCE AND ONE THAT I HOPE OTHERS DO NOT HAVE TO EXPERIENCE. *TR

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