NHTSA Complaint #10681464 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10681464
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 30, 2015
Date Filed	February 5, 2015
Mileage	87,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE COOLANT LEVEL DECREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT FILLED THE COOLANT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

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