Issue ID | 1047282 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10569447 |
Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 05/03/14 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Noticed hi-pitched whine which got louder as rpm's of engine increased. Had vehicle towed under warranty to vw dealership. Issue was a defective turbo. Had to be replaced at this low of mileage. If the turbo had failed on a busy highway or during a avoidance/passing maneuver, it could have caused injury or worse. I'm hearing of more and more of these turbo issues on this model/style of vw passats. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14310 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WILLIAMSBURG, IA |
VIN pattern | 1VWBN7A37DCXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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