NHTSA Complaint #11388301 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11388301
Vehicle	2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 15, 2021
Date Filed	January 15, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AT DRIVETIME IN PITTSBURGH (NORTH HILLS) WITH 36,000 MILES. THE ENGINE HAD A LOUD SOUND FROM THE MOMENT THAT I TOOK IT OFF THE LOT. I WAS TOLD "THAT IS HOW VWS SOUND". PROGRESSIVELY IT HAS GOT WORSE, NOW I HAVE AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE A TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT WITH ONLY 82,987 MILES. THIS IS INSANE. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN BAD, AND I AM FURIOUS.

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