NHTSA Complaint #543494 — 1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	543494
Vehicle	1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Filed	February 2, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES CONTINUALLY, UNABLE TO RECTIFY FAILURE WHICH CAUSES MANY COMPONENT FAILURES.

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