NHTSA — Tires Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,246 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1997 Volkswagen Jetta wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #7

Jul 272004

Jetta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer's 1997 Volkswagen Jetta gls had multiple component failures. *** there was an engine coolant leak, the A/C did not function properly, the windshield was broken, the body had rust damage, the drivers side power window made noise, there was excessive rust to the muffler, excessive worn tires, engine and transmission sensors.

- Swarthmore, PA, USA

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problem #6

Jul 102003

(reported on)

Jetta

  • 36,721 miles
Problems with ignition switch and tire equipment. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and starter assembly. On another occasion, while the consumer was driving, the rear tire fell off the vehicle, themechanic informed the consumer it was due to ball bearing seizing which caused a tremendous amount of heat.

- Niles, MI, USA

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problem #5

Jul 162001

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Consumer got a safety advisory letter from Volkswagen regarding fuel tank system and right rear tire. Consumer stated that this letter should be called a recall. Consumer felt people would ignore an advisory letter. Please add VIN.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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problem #4

Jan 091999

Jetta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rear wheel blowout, tire separation, defective tires. Tire blewout on the hwy the car spun out of control and rolled.( dot number: Mkhcfjdr13 tire size: 195/60R14 )

- Aptos, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jan 091999

Jetta

  • miles
Rear wheel blowout, tire separation, defective tires. Tire blewout on the hwy the car spun out of control and rolled. (dot number: Mkhcfjdr13 tiresize: 195/60R14)

- Aptos, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 011999

Jetta

  • miles
Left rear tire blowout.

- Gloucester, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jan 091999

Jetta

  • miles
Tire blowout resulting in vehicle rollover accident, injuries to consumers.(Goodyear Eagle 195/60R14) mjs

- Aptos, CA, USA

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