NHTSA Complaint #11388860 — 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11388860 |
| Vehicle | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 48,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
PERSISTENT COOLANT MIGRATION PROBLEM, WHEREIN COOLANT MIGRATES THROUGH WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION ON COOLANT RESERVOIR AND TRAVELS THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS TO OTHER SENSORS AND ENGINE CONTROL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE, CORRODING AND DESTROYING KEY COMPONENTS OF THE CARS ELECTRONICS AND SAFETY CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS REPAIR HAS COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO ADDRESS, AND IT STILL NOT SOLVED.
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