NHTSA Complaint #10984230 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10984230
Vehicle 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 150,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED CAUSING MASSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE, DESPITE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

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