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2004 Volkswagen PHAETON Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	781184
Internal NHTSA #	10323136
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PHAETON
Model Year	2004
File date	01/01/01
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 volkswagen phaeton with faulty torque converter. kb the consumer stated he had to pay for a $3,00 dollar repair on the driver's side fender which was caused by the hesitation of the converter engaging. The consumer stated he experienced problems with the vehicle for three years and never could find out what the problems were caused by. He finally had an independent electronic check done and the problems were as follows; the check engine light was on at all times. The oxygen sensors were replaced, but the light illuminated again. The esp light illuminated after about 10 minutes of driving and the esp switch would not turn off the light. He also complained for years, that when he turned left or right too fast or from a complete stop, the engine would hesitate . The consumer was told that was normal between first and second gears. The internal oil seal failure caused the problems. A service bulletin was issued, but the consumer was never informed of the problem. The right rear upper control arm was replaced. The steering wheel had to be re-aligned. Coolant was leaking from the radiator. jb updated 06/08/10.*jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	CLEVELAND, OH
VIN pattern	WVWAH63D448XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
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
Number of cylinders	12
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Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	FRED-VINCENT VOLKSWAGEN
Dealer's telephone number	440-944-8700
Dealer's city	WILLOUGHBY HILLS
Dealer's state code	OH
Dealer's ZIP code	44092

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Volkswagen PHAETON Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Volkswagen PHAETON Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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