50 of the
788 complaints about the 2014 Volkswagen Passat are about the
fuel system — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
60,791 miles.
B
50
Complaints
2
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Fuel/Propulsion System
4794.0%
Fuel Pump
12.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline
12.0%
Fuel System, Diesel
12.0%
Fuel & Propulsion across every Volkswagen Passat year
The vehicle experienced repeated catastrophic engine failures, including failure of a replacement engine. Approximately six months after purchase and at around 80,000 miles, the engine failed and required a complete engine replacement through Volkswagen and the MaxCare service contract. Approximately one to one and a half years later, at around 120,000 miles, the replacement engine also failed. The vehicle developed rough idle conditions, check engine light warnings, timing chain and camshaft-related issues, lubrication-related concerns, and severe engine performance problems. Volkswagen later recommended another complete engine rebuild or replacement along with additional engine-related repairs. The vehicle became non-operable and could no longer be safely or reliably driven. The repeated failure of both the original engine and replacement engine suggests an ongoing defect-related condition rather than normal wear or an isolated mechanical failure. The problems were confirmed and documented by Volkswagen service personnel. Similar engine-related concerns involving oil consumption, lubrication issues, timing system concerns, and engine performance problems are also reflected in Volkswagen Technical Service Bulletins involving this type of engine.
NHTSA complaint #11737686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Local dealership requesting for Volkswagen to authorize an inspection at no charge due to excessive oil consumption. Please see attachment from dealership.
NHTSA complaint #11663975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There has been an excessive oil consumption in this vehicle , and reading other reports there maybe an issue, also this vehicle has been part of several recalls previously and I am concerned and I don’t feel safe to drive it . I would like for VW to inspect the car free of charge for this particular issue.
NHTSA complaint #11645121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
New Port Richey, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car started to stall, the spark plugs, injectors, sensors all replaced. I go to pickup the car on three different occasions and it won't go 1/10 of a mile without stalling and refuses to start. The garage I was dealing with refuses to work on it any more. I think this seems to be a common problem with the 2014 Passats, but I don't see where anyone's has been fixed. The stalling has happened on multiple dates. Now it's at a garage and can't even get it to dealer and have already spent over 1000.00
NHTSA complaint #11564783 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tecate, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
To Whom It May Concern. Good afternoon. I really need your help on this. This particular vehicle has a defective DEF emission system that renders the car inoperable when the DEF sensors start acting up. Between 2022-2023, I took this vehicle to the Volkswagen dealership on numerous times, over ten different times. This vehicle was still protected under a factory emissions DEF extended warranty. The engine mounted diesel injection pump was changed by me when the Volkswagen dealer refused to honor the defective diesel injection pump. The DEF emissions systems has had numerous issues including shutting off on the freeway due to defective DEF sensors. Between 2022-2023 I was forced to keep the vehicle on for up to 96 hours costing me considerable expenses in fuel, and abnormally high mechanical wear and tear on my vehicle because I was unable to turn the vehicle off due to a Volkswagen diesel no-restart emissions issue that can only be repaired at the Volkswagen dealership. VWOA has acted in extremely bad faith causing unnecessary hardship on their customers that erroneously purchased a Volkswagen Passat diesel with the DEF emission system. Volkswagen ripped me off by selling a defective vehicle, then refusing to honor their factory extended emissions warranty on the defective DEF systems. Please intervene. [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11550534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Danielson, CT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
High pressure fuel pump failed contaminating entire fuel system. Causing about $4,000 in damage. Have 108,000 miles. Passats up to 2012 are warrantied up to 120,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11512534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bremond, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Bought my car in November 2019 from an individual after bout 6 months i noticed that my car would slighty cut out when slowing down or cominv to a stop but it wasnt often til bout another 6 months that it began to cut out when slowing down and stopping more and aggressively and it would die then it does it just idling and even when im driving at a low speed as long as i stay at a higher speed ot isnt as bad theres no warning or check engine lights that come on at all when it dies sometime i dont even know it did until i see thr red battery light illuminated car will start back up but if i dont give it high speed it again will cut out aggressively and die if im going 40mph in mid drive it does it. Ive had thr spark plugs changed oil changed thr cam position sensor changed the alternator and battery check they were fine i do however sometime after turninv my car off hear the fuel pump still on so i have to turn key over and back off for it to go off it throws no coded an last mechanic said it did ok aftet clearing all codes but wasnt sure if it would fix it whivh it didnt ive seen online car blogs of anothers with same year make an model having same issue and some said it was the fuel pump control module/fuel pump there is a recall but my car is not under it its dangerous risking driving because any slow speed or having to stop slow doen to turn my car will stall and shut off instantly which can lead to accidents its said this is an issue among same year make an model but cars like mine arent under the recall for the fuel pump issues it needs to be addressed please thank you
NHTSA complaint #11509434 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lebanon, OHCrashFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Hi , My 2014 Passat driven by a family member struck a parked truck. Luckily, nobody was hurt! The parked car was not occupied and the driver of the Passat was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. The speed was about 35 mph and the air bags deployed. This front collision resulted in a major fire that totally destroyed the car. The insurance company (Progressive) is currently in the possession of the car. And one other important thing to note is that, about 2 years ago, this car was also involved in a different accident when it reared a car. That collision did not result in the deployment of the air bags but caused lots of damage. The radiator and lots of the plastic in the front needed replacement at that time. I don't recall the exact amount for the damage, but we ended up paying the full 2k deductible to get the car back.
NHTSA complaint #11502721 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hubbard, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My gas tank is leaking gas out of the top onto the ground and fumes are coming into the cabin.
NHTSA complaint #11498803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chelsea, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Check engine comes on 2014 VW Passat TDI 68,000 miles. Dealer code shows NOx sensor is bad. This car is covered through 2024 and 120000 miles by VW extended emissions warranty due to Diesel emissions fraud settlement with US Government. VW refusing to honor warranty and make repair.
NHTSA complaint #11486034 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westhampton, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2014 VW Passat: EPC light and Engine light went on, 1/11/2022. Car stalled. Called AAA and waited awhile. Tried again and car started so I drove.... 0.4 miles and it happened again. AAA driver said it wasn't the battery (lights were still on). Towed to my mechanic. He changed the oil and gave me a new battery. I drove 600 miles roundtrip the next day. Then, on 1/22/2022 same thing happened. EPC light, Engine light went on and Car stalled. The fix: I needed a new Fuel Pump Control Module. Interestingly enough, my OTHER VW Passat (2006) had a recall on the Fuel Pump.
NHTSA complaint #11454123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
La Grange, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I bought an extended warranty on this car and it does not cover ESC light coming on . Car is burning oil. I’m afraid to drive due to the ESC also car misfires hardly
NHTSA complaint #11452967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
North Chesterfield, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Took vehicle to shop report oil leak no warning signs causing timing chain problems what is the cause of oil leak is the recall issue on the engine?
NHTSA complaint #11452632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vincennes, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Catastrophic failure of high pressure fuel pump sent metal shards into my fuel system on my vw tdi 2014 diesel car . Unknown high dollar repair costs. This is a known issue with this make model year and engine but when I call vw customer care they say my specific car isn’t covered. I don’t understand how that is possible. I also found an extension to cover this exact issue published by NHTSA.gov and yet vw still says my car isn’t covered and I have to foot all the bills. Please help
NHTSA complaint #11452266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loveland, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle engine abruptly stopped running on roadway. No prior symptoms. Would not restart although starter properly engaged. MIL light did not illuminate prior to stoppage. BlueDriver device showed no stored codes. Tow required. VW dealer service department was backed up and stated they could not even begin diagnosis for 2 to 3 weeks. Independent service technician diagnosed problem as failure of fuel pump control module and replaced the module.
NHTSA complaint #11445759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spring, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
After having parked the car long enough to eat dinner out, I pulled out onto the main street and the car engine showed clear signs of distress, sputtering, missing and ultimately going into what seemed to be limp mode. I was able to pull off the main lanes before the car died and would not re-engage after three attempts to restart. On the third attempt, the car stopped attempting to crank and the dash lights all began to blink until the only extra light that was left was the coil (glow plug indicator). We were left stranded in the street for a while until we could safely exit to push it out of the road and to a safe place. I later had the car towed to my mechanic where the issues were accessed and diagnosed. The causation of the failure is a combination of the first fuel pump failing and disintegrating then dispersing medal shards throughout the fuel system and ruining it entirety. I have never had any indicators or issues with this vehicle. There were no prior warnings or problems with the car. I was very blind sided and stranded in the road then felt forced to put myself in harms way to get it pushed out of danger and prevent an accident with another vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11434632 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesPittsburgh, PAFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO IN ARIZONA. IT HAS ONLY EVER BEEN SERVICED BY VOLKWAGEN DEALERSHIPS. SINCE HAVING THE CAR, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE ITS TURBO REPAIRED, NEW FUEL LINES PUT IN, SEVERAL ELECTRONIC PARTS, AND FINALLY ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL FROM BOSTON TO PITTSBURGH, MY ENGINE STARTS SMOKING. AFTER THIS INCIDENT IT WENT TO 'MINUTEMAN VOLKSWAGEN' JUST OUTSIDE OF BOSTON, WHERE THE ISSUE WAS STILL NOT ABLE TO BE RESOLVED. I THEN HAD TO HAVE THE CAR SHIPPED OUT OF POCKET TO A VOLKWAGEN DEALERSHIP IN PITTSBURGH WHERE A NEW ELECTRONICS UNIT WAS PUT IN. I WAS ASSURED AFTER THIS ELECTRONIC UNIT WAS INSTALLED, MY CAR WOULD BE BACK TO NORMAL, AS THIS WAS NOT AN ENGINE ISSUE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. TODAY I RECEIVE A CALL INFORMING ME THAT THE ELECTRONICS UNIT WAS INSTALLED AND IT TURNS OUT THAT IT IS, IN FACT, AN ENGINE ISSUE. I WAS IN SERIOUS DANGER AT THE TIME MY ENGINE STARTED SMOKING. MY FAMILY HAS FUNDS AND ARE MORE THAN WILLING TO TAKE WHATEVER STEPS NECESSARY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. MY MOTHER DIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN 2018 IN A CAR ADVERTISING EXCEPTIONAL SAFETY (JUST LIKE THIS ONE). IT HAS PROVIDED ME WITH THE OPPOSITE. I FEEL CONSTANTLY UNSAFE IN THE VEHICLE, AND THE SMOKING ENGINE WAS THE TIPPING POINT FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. THIS ISSUE WILL BE ADDRESSED.
NHTSA complaint #11398787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 47,000 milesWaukesha, WI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2ND TIME IN AS MANY WEEKS. SHOP CLEARED ERRORS. REAPPEARED TODAY. 200 MILE WARNING DOES NOT REDUCE WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE A SECOND APPOINTMENT WITH SHOP TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #11395476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroeville, AL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE STALLS AT RED LIGHTS OR WHEN IDLE. EPC LIGHT CONTINUES TO LIGHT UP. CONTINUE TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERS EACH TIME THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX STATING CHANGE THE OIL IT IS BAD. AT THIS TIME WE ARE REPLACING ENGINE AT 86,000 MILES, FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO CHANGED IN DECEMBER 2020.
NHTSA complaint #11389622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 57,026 milesEdmond, OK
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A MAJOR CITY THOROUGHFARE WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, IN TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE STREET. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE FUEL PUMP AND CONTROL UNIT ARE DEFECTIVE AND MADE THE CAR INOPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11372818 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tampa, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I TOOK MY CAR TO VOLKSWAGEN ONLY FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT THE COOLANT NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED DUE TO THE EPC LIGHT I SPENT 300 BUCKS AND A WEEK LATER THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP OR FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE CLEANED TAKE THE GAS OUT AND PUT MORE GAS IN AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SPARK PLUGS WHICH IS ANOTHER 800 BUCKS THAT IS ALMOST 1000 WITHIN TWO WEEKS FOR A EPC LIGHT
NHTSA complaint #11366745 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 milesNorth LAS Vegas, NV
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
CAR IS ONLY 6 YEARS OLD. CHARCOAL CANISTER IS JUNK COMING FROM VW. THEY KNOW IT, AND IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, AND VW NEEDS TO PAY FOR IT.
NHTSA complaint #11364519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fredonia, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRAINS NEW BATTERY OVERNIGHT... HEAR ELECTRIC COMPONENT RUNNING WHEN OPENING DRIVER SIDE DOOR GAS SMELL IN ENCLOSE ENVIRONMENT (GARAGE) ALTHOUGH NO LEAK FOUND ON THE FLOOR. ONGOING PROBLEM, IT CAN GO A COUPLE OF WEEKS WITHOUT RECHARGING BATTERY, BUT SUDDENLY IS DEAD...
NHTSA complaint #11289137 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesEllensburg, WA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 43K ON IT AND WAS JUST PURCHASED AFTER RECEIVING THE TDI UPDATE 3K MILES AGO. THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE OCCURRED AROUND 60-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND LEAD TO THE VEHICLE LOSING ALL POWER AND BARELY MAKING IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I HAVE NOW LEARNED THAT THIS FAILURE HAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED MY FUEL SYSTEM AND IS NOT COVERED BY VW EVEN THOUGHTHEY ARE USING THE SAME PART THAT THEY ARE COVERING FOR THE 2010-2013 MODEL YEARS THEY OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON. NOT ONLY IS THIS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE, AS A CONSUMER THIS TYPE OF UNPREDICTABLE AND COMMON FAILURE IS UNACCEPTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11281805 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesST Petersburg, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DEC 26 2018 THE CAR STALLED AS I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE, PUSHED THE CAR BACK INTO THE SPACE AND WAITED 20 MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTED AND I DROVE IT TO THE VW DEALER AND WAS TOLD DO NOT USE WAWA GAS. JUNE 21 2019 THE CAR STALLED AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT TRADER JOES PUSHED THE CAR BACK INTO SPACE .WAITED 20 MINUTES STARTED CAR WENT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS CAR HAD 69,050 MILES STILL UNDER WARRANTY. OCTOBER 1 ST BACKING OUT OF TRADER JOES PARKING LOT AND CAR STALLS AGAIN WAIT 30 MINUTES AND THEN DRIVE TO THE DEALER AND I AM TOLD I NEED A FUEL PUMP AND MODULE. AND NOW THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY.. I HAVE READ THAT SEVERAL MODELS OF VW HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE FUEL PUMP BUT MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED.
NHTSA complaint #11266579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 143,000 milesLilburn, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I EXPERIENCING A FUEL DISTRIBUTION ISSUE. IT APPEARS TO BE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. MY CAR SPUTTERS AND MISFIRES WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE READINGS ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING. THE ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHILE IT IS STATIONARY. WHEN I ACCELERATE TO GO UP A HILL OR INCLINE MY CAR SPUTTERS UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAVE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS AND NUMBER OF OTHER PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS.
NHTSA complaint #11254061 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesIndianhead, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK, THE RPMS DECREASED, AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE, EPC, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO OURISMAN VOLKSWAGEN OF WALDORF (LOCATED AT 2282 CRAIN HWY, WALDORF, MD 20601, (301) 843-1234) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONNECTION FROM THE FUEL PUMP DETACHED AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
NHTSA complaint #11194701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesQuincy, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMPTY WHEN WE FILL UP THE TANK. AFTER THE TANKS WAS ABOUT 3/4 OR LESS THEN GAUGE WILL START WORKING. I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUES, AT ONE POINT, IF I REMEMBER WELL THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR. THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE CAR STARTED HAVING ISSUES STARTING AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE BATTERY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND IT HAPPENED A FEW MORE TIMES, WHEN WE PARKED THE CAR IT WILL NOT START. THE NEXT DAY STARTS WITH NO ISSUES FOR A FEW DAYS OR WEEKS. FINALLY, ON 3/8/19, THE CAR WILL WILL NOT START ANYMORE AND IT HAD TO BE TOWED. THE ENGINE TURNS AND EVERYTHING LOOKS FINE. WHEN I DID SOME RESEARCH, IT SHOWS SOME FUEL PUMP ISSUES WITH 2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC AND OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THE PASSAT. I REMOVE THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR TO ACCESS THE FUEL PUMP TO CHECK IF I CAN FEEL THE PUMP RUNNING AND CHECK IF THERE WAS POWER TO THE PUMP. TO MY SURPRISE, WHEN I REMOVED THE PLUG TO CHECK THE POWER, THE CONNECTOR WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED AND THERE WAS SOME LIQUID (ASSUME WAS WATER) ON THE CONNECTOR. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND REPORTED THE ISSUE, BUT I WAS IGNORED AS THEY NEVER SEEN ANY ISSUES WITH THE PUMP. ON 2014, WE BOUGHT TWO PASSAT A FEW MONTHS APART. THE FIRST ONE WAS HAVING ISSUES WHEN RUNNING, THE ENGINE STALLS. WE REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY ISSUES. AFTER A FEW ACCIDENTS SCARES, MEANING IT WAS VERY CLOSE TO HAPPENS, WE HAD TO RID OF THE OTHER PASSAT LAST YEAR. NOW WITH THIS ISSUE ON THE SECOND PASSAT, WE THINK THAT ISSUES WITH CARS ARE RELATED. IT IS STRANGE THAT SOME THERE ARE RECALLS FOR OTHER VW MODEL FOR FUEL PUMP THE SAME YEAR BUT NOT MY CAR. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED PICTURES. I HAVE THE OLD PUMP ON MY POSSESSION IF NEEDED FOR ANY REASON.
NHTSA complaint #11186731 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesTallahassee, FLCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I GOT IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2017.. I HIT A DEER GOING 70 MPH. AIRBAGS WENT OFF AND THE BODY OF MY CAR WAS OBVIOUSLY DAMAGED. AFTER THAT MY CAR HAS HAD OIL LEAKS, BREAK ISSUES, "AIR BAG ERRORS", AND WAY MORE TO LIST.
NHTSA complaint #11176019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,200 milesMemphis, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE MOTOR KEPT MAKING NOISE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS WENT TO VOLKSWAGEN OF MEMPHIS THE MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, 2 MONTHS LATER SMELLED GAS COMING FROM CAR THE FUEL INJECTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, 2 MONTHS AFTER THAT THE OVERHEAT INDICATOR WAS ON COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT WAS OUT OF SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS NOT HAPPY WITH THE CAR AT ALL BUT ALMOST DONE PAYING ON IT WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER.
NHTSA complaint #11129581 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.