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2009 Volkswagen PASSAT Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	786323
Internal NHTSA #	10327258
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	2009
File date	05/04/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The vehicles motor began making an irregular noise ( sounded like an airplane engine) between 2-3rpms and there was serious vibration through the entire vehicle. The vehicle chugged along at low speeds and the steering was difficult and not that responsive. There was serious vibration through the vehicle was left at the service center on friday as it was late in the day. Upon returning on monday morning, the technician informed me that the motor mount bolts (two) were missing and the threads for each was completely stripped. The motor was rocking back and forth creating this dreadful noise. The threads were restored using tap and dye set and new bolts were installed. I was informed that sometimes the bolts snap and this is a manufacturers defect. I was told there were other signs of damage and i kind of feel something will be found once my warranty is up as a result of this mishaps.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10430
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BRONX, 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	11/09/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2009 Volkswagen PASSAT Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Volkswagen PASSAT Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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