NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Problems

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2002 Volkswagen Passat electrical problems

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2002 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 172003

Passat 4-cyl

  • miles

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Consumer is concerned the ignition system failure was higher than normal, causing the car to lose power. But the car would keep running.

- Westlake, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 152003

(reported on)

Passat

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Consumer state while traveling engine indication light would flash on soon after vehicle would lose power. Dealer has been contacted technician notice ignition coils needed to be replace vehicle has been repair twice for repair.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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