NHTSA Complaint #11643869 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11643869
Vehicle 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MN

Consumer Description

The component is the wiring harness leading to trunk light. The safety issue is low as it is just a trunk light although this is definately a defect because opening and closing the lid you can see the light works until the lid is opened past half way, then the light goes off. Where the harness is angled as the trunk arm swings, has caused this and is a common complaint on internet forums. I did not have vehicle inspected, no warnings and this problem did happen within a year of purchasing it used in 2019

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