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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1VWAT7A34HC••••••2017 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Volkswagen PASSAT build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
105on the model
46builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 1Back Over Prevention 1Visibility/wiper 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireJan 2024
The main CPU component failed in my car and grounded out the second cylinder causing a fire to happen, This happened on my way from the store while I was in traffic and almost caused me to get into an accident. Luckily no one was hurt but now my car is not functional. I took it…
VisibilityDec 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that heat and defroster and defogger blower motor was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
SteeringNov 2021
My airbag light came on, the steering wheel started to make crunching noise. Now all functions are now working on the steering wheel and upon looking up online there seems to be many issues with Volkswagen cars clock spring breaking. Why is this not recalled? There is hundreds…
Visibility/wiperAug 2017
The windshield, in raining occurrences, is covered with a white thick coating and makes it impossible to drive, putting lives in peril
Electrical SystemJul 2017
The contact leases a 2017 volkswagen passat. While the vehicle was in reverse, the rear backup camera failed to display on the monitor. The rearview camera system was not available. The vehicle was taken to esserman international (located on 10455 nw 12th st, miami, fl 33172)…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1VWAT7A34HC060111 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.