Consumer Complaint Detail

VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 2001

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003090082 Incident Date: Sep, 26 2003
Consumer's City: BALTIMORE Consumer's State: MD
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model Name: PASSAT Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WVWPD63B71P Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 28 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 06 2002
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I am the owner of a 2001 vw passat with 65,000 miles. i have owned approx 6 - 7 cars in my lifetime and have taken care of them the same. never have i experienced this with a dealer who requires all receipts. i was unable to locate 2 receipts and therefore was given the verdict of a $9000 bill to replace the 1.8 turbo engine. i am seriously appalled. my feeling that that the dealers are aware of this problem need to take some responsiblity rather than pour this in the lap of the owner. i would even think that they would consider 50 to 70% of the bill. i had to purchase another car thereby have two car payments because i cannot afford $9000 and needed to get to work and child to school, etc. i will never suggest this car to anyone!!