NHTSA Complaint #10837791 — 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10837791
Vehicle	2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 10, 2016
Date Filed	February 23, 2016
Mileage	101,875 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

IT IS ACCELERATING ON IT OWN WHEN STOPPED OR IN GEAR OR NOT. REALLY SCARY

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