| Issue ID | 1458375 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11083347 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GTI |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 27/03/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car overheated and broke down on route 95 in virginia due to a defective water pump. This is the third water pump in less than 3 years and 6332 miles that has gone bad in this vehicle. The currently has 28314 miles. The first water pump failed 11-20-15 with 21982 miles. The second pump failed 2-27-16 with 22767 miles. The third pump failed 3-27-18 with 28314 miles. There is no reason for water pump failures this frequently. All service was done at volkswagen of fredericksburg 540-898-1600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28310 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STAFFORD, VA |
| VIN pattern | WVWED7AJ9AWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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