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2016 Volkswagen PASSAT Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1281931
Internal NHTSA #	10863855
Manufacurer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	2016
File date	07/05/16
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Harsh downshift associated with a very audible clunk or bang in the drive train or transmission since new. Occurs when utilizing the auto-shift (aka tiptronic(tm)) shift to downshift when de-ccelerating to a stop. Bang occurs at low rpm (<700) and low speed (<10mph) and only when shifting 2nd gear to 1st gear. Problem can be reproduced and is associated with city street driving when using the tiptronic to cascade down through the gears when approaching a stop. I have demonstrated the defect/condition to volkswagen technical. It remains unresolved and was relegated to being a "normal" occurrence.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	2000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROCHESTER, NY
VIN pattern	1VWAT7A39GCXXXXXX
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	24/01/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	7
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2016 Volkswagen PASSAT Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 Volkswagen PASSAT Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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