Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF / 2005

0 Injured

0 Death

No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 007123418 | Incident Date: Oct, 12 2007 |
Consumer's City: CEDAR CREEK | Consumer's State: TX |
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Model Name: GOLF | Model Year: 2005 |
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo/supercharger |
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
Vehicle's VIN#: 9BWGR61J654 | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 18 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Turbocharger on 2005 vw golf failed twice (5000 mi and 95000 mi). first blade failed (covered by warranty), second shaft broke in half ($1,800 out of pocket). i bought car because it was supposed to be relaaible and supposed reputation of the diesel engine. i don't think two failures of $1,800item in 2.5 yrs is acceptable. |