NHTSA Complaint #11258544 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11258544
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 6, 2019
Date Filed	September 27, 2019
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PR

Consumer Description

THE SUNROOF IS LEAKING A LOT OF WATER. THE VW DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS BECAUSE THE DRAIN TUBE GETS CLOGGED, THE CLEANED IT AND WANTED TO CHARGE ME $80 FOR SOMETHING I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER. FINALLY THEY HONORED THE WARRANTY AND I DIDN'T PAY. THIS COMPLAINT IS TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM.

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