NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,000 miles

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2001 Volkswagen Passat electrical problems

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2001 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 112003

Passat

  • 17,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 65 mph vehicle shook and lost power. Then stalled in the middle of the highway with little room to reach the shoulder. Twice vehicle staaled on the highway. On two other occasions consumer could not start the vehicle. Dealer examined the vehicle, and replaced the engine coil and the battery.

- Piedmont, CA, USA

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