Issue ID | 1056711 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10578950 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 28/03/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at 55mph, the vehicle lost power and the "glow plug" light on the dashboard illuminated. The vehicle nearly stalled on the expressway while in traffic, and then would not operate above 25-30 mph. I had the vehicle taken by flat bed tow truck to the vw dealer, where it was diagnosed as "turbine shaft seized" and repaired under warranty. Review of public data reveals this to be a common occurrence with the passat equipped with the diesel engine. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6467 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CORAM, NY |
VIN pattern | 1VWCN7A31DCXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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