9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
512 miles

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problem #1

Dec 102003

Beetle 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 512 miles
The left front wheel split in half while driving at normal speed. The consumer hit a curb as a result. The front and side airbag deployed. (Volkswagen Beetle 2003 not in system.)

- Longview, TX, USA

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