NHTSA Complaint #11241822 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11241822
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 17, 2019
Date Filed	August 5, 2019
Mileage	64,583 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A RED LIGHT, THE FRONT TIRES SPUN AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. AFTER A WHILE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME SAFELY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT SPARK PLUGS #2 AND #3 MISFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO DRIVEN TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,583.

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