Issue ID | 306627 |
Internal NHTSA # | 746807 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 02/03/01 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Squeaking noise from front end. Out-of town vw dealer said "ball joints" $800 to repair. "dangerous to drive". Contacted vw customer service, they said it must be checked by dealer used for regular maintenance. That dealer said "lower control arms need replacing" "safe to drive" $1200 to repair. Took to 3rd mechanic, who said nothing was wrong, "just noisy". It continues to get worse, and i am concerned with safety. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ENFIELD, NH |
VIN pattern | WVWMA63B7WEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/99 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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