7.6

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,383 miles

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problem #3

Nov 102003

Jetta 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 9,000 miles
All four tires experienced tread separation. The consumer is concerned that may cause a severe blowout while driving. Service manager noted he has seen other failures like these and there may be a trend.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #2

Aug 072003

(reported on)

Jetta

  • 10,148 miles
Left rear tire on a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta separated while driving 65 mph with only the driver. No injuries or other damages were reported at this time (original equipment, tire size is ls-195/65R15 & the dot # M6aehtdr0202) dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this issue and please complete the questions on the questionnaire.

- Springfield, VA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 152002

Jetta

  • miles
There was no tread left on all 4 tires.

- Long Island City, NY, USA

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