NHTSA Complaint #10637575 — 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10637575 |
| Vehicle | 2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 101,900 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
LOW OIL PRESSURE DO TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. BOUGHT THE CAR AS A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE. I BOUGHT IT AROUND 60K AND AT 100K I AM BEING TOLD THAT I NEED A NEW ENGINE. *TR
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