VolkswagenJetta2002
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta Sidewall Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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  • February 19, 2004

    Sidewall

    The front left tire went flat after vehicle was sitting for a month, and the front right tire blew out while driving because of cracks in the sidewall. Also, the 2 rear tires developed cracks in the sidewall. *ak

    ODI 10087258

  • January 7, 2004

    Sidewall

    While driving at 30 mph consumer realized that the vehicle was riding on a flat tire. Upon closer inspection consumer found that the tire had numerous splits on the inside sidewall. Also, consumer noticed that metal was exposed in some of the splits. Consumer took the vehicle to the tire dealer, who admitted that the tires were defective, but would not replace the tires free of charge. The same thing happened in…

    ODI 10053701

  • November 6, 2003

    Sidewall

    While home on leave, my son had a flat. Upon taking the tire off, we discovered the inside separating. Almost like a slit on the inside walls. Upon further inspection, all four tires were the same. We had to replace all four. These are the eagle rsa, high performance tires, with less than 20000 miles on them. Four blowouts waiting to happen. *ak

    ODI 10045590

  • March 18, 2003

    Sidewall · Tires

    Goodyear eagle rsa 225/45 17r tires that came with the car when we bought it new. Completely worn out in 18,000 miles. Inside sidewalls were cracked and had bulges. (breakdown of cords) talked to vw about this and they said it wasn't covered under warranty. They told us to take it it to a tire store because it wasn't their problem. Went to america's tire store (livermore, ca) and they were good enough to call…

    ODI 10036897

  • October 22, 2002

    Sidewall

    Sidewall failure of tubeless radial right front tire. Michelin "pilot" xse hx mxm4 225/45 r17 treadwear: 300 temperature: a traction: a tire was properly inflated and had only 8,190 miles (oem). Mounted on a 2002 vw jetta gls. Dot #: b98ah5bx3801 tread depth upon removal was 8/32" no prior damage to vehicle, i.e., steering linkage, struck pot holes, crashes, etc...no perceivable contributing factors other than…

    ODI 10008236