NHTSA Complaint #11617038 — 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11617038
Vehicle	2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 18, 2019
Date Filed	September 28, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

Unknown, very complex. Multiple issues. Have been addressed as well as parts been replaced however other issues arised that are definitely safety concerns between electrical issues engine motor etc

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