Issue ID | 1653100 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11317396 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | ATLAS |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 07/05/18 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2018 volkswagen atlas. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle being unresponsive. *ld consumer states that vehicle has had several issues since purchasing it. On 05/07/18 , while driving 55 mph, vehicle became unresponsive. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Vehicle was repaired. On 02/21/19 the vehicle's remote start stopped working and the coolant light came on. Vehicle was taken to dealer and the cylinder head and catalyst were replaced. On 05/30/19 the a/c unit would not blow out cold air and vibrated when turned on. The a/c blower motor was replaced. On 07/02/19 a light came on the dash and a rattling sound came from vents. Debris was found in the vents and traces of metal were found in oil. The oil was changed and parts were replaced. On 12/2719 the coolant light came on. Metal shavings were found in the oil. Vehicle received a new engine. On 02/17/20 a noise is heard when driving vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified of failures. Manufacturer offered to pay remaining balance on vehicle, so that consumer could trade-in vehicle. Consumer declined offer. *dl |
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Number of Occurences | 6 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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