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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1VWBN7A37DC••••••2013 Volkswagen PASSAT
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2013 Volkswagen PASSAT build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
708on the model
128builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Visibility/wiper 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsNov 2022
VW has a back order of over 7,000 clock springs with no time table for delivery. No relief provided by VW. Drive vehicle at your own risk
StructureMay 2019
We have had to replace the actuators on three of the four door locks over the last two years. The locks ceased to function leaving us with a car we could not lock. When driving the actuators would constantly click trying to lock. The last one was repaired at our expense on 14…
Electrical SystemApr 2019
While driving on the beltway at 60 miles an hour, the car suddenly lost all electrical power and the engine shut down. I was not able to steer or brake or accelerate. I coasted to the side of the highway, put the car in park and restarted it and drove it home without incident.…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2017
While traveling at full speed, the diesel engine stumbled, the glow plug light illuminated, then bogged to a stop along the side of the road in traffic. Towed to dealer who said all diesel components except the fuel tank including all the hoses and tubing would need to be…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2017
The nitrosoxide sensor (nox) has failed again. The first one failed after a year of ownership, but at 53k miles - beyond warrantee mileage. I complained that the "sensor" is actually a module because it has computer components and needs to be programed and therefore falls within…
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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 1VWBN7A37DC057275 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.