5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 112003

GTI

  • 40,000 miles
While traveling about 55mph on the highway rear passenger tire tread separated from the wheel. Dealer is aware of the problem.

- Allentown, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 112003

GTI

  • miles
While traveling about 55mph on the highway without prior warning right rear tire tread separated from the wheel causing a rip and tear underneath the vehicle's gas tank.

- Allentown, PA, USA

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