NHTSA Complaint #11490760 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11490760
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 12, 2022
Date Filed	October 25, 2022
Mileage	193,211 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking an unknown fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump, oil pan, and the gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to contact the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 193,211.

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