NHTSA Complaint #11120473 — 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11120473 |
| Vehicle | 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 64,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THREE DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, AN ABNORMAL ODOR OF FUEL CAME FROM THE VEHICLE. A DAY LATER, THE ODOR WORSENED AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT ENTER THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED MOMENTUM VOLKSWAGEN OF CLEAR LAKE ((844) 894-5461, 15100 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77034), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
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