NHTSA Complaint #10990602 — 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10990602 |
| Vehicle | 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 86,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WY |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. IN COLD WEATHER, THE STARTER WOULD FAIL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE RELAY IN THE FUSE BOX, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, EACH TIME IT RAINED, WATER ENTERED THE VEHICLE FLOOR UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT, WHICH CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS TO FREEZE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
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