NHTSA Complaint #11317146 — 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11317146 |
| Vehicle | 2017 VOLKSWAGEN GTI |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 36,974 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
THERMOSTAT HOUSING LEAK CAUSES COOLANT LEAK AND LOW COOLANT WARNINGS. WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WHEN LOW COOLANT WARNING ILLUMINATED.
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