Issue ID | 826912 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10365078 |
Manufacurer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
Brand | AUDI |
Model | A4 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 31/10/10 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 audi a4 2. 0t. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power with no power brakes or power steering. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the cam shaft broke and the entire engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered to cover a percentage of the repair. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DELMAR, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 26/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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