Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005030618 | Incident Date: Jul, 21 2005 |
| Consumer's City: APO | Consumer's State: AE |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: PASSAT | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 26 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Jun, 30 1998 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: While driving on i95 (md) southbound from elkton, md to aberdeen proving grounds, md, the car suddenly stalled. obviously, without engine power, the steering and brakes were difficult to operate. traffic was however avoided due to aid of a highway patrol right behind me. the vehicle was picked up and towed within a couple of hours and taken to a local garage. cause of the problem was failed timing belt. car has less than 100,000 miles and it's onnly 7 years old. however, vw refuse to honor the 100,000 miles/10year power train warranty. |