10.0

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

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problem #1

Apr 172002

Jetta

  • miles
The rear passenger tire came off on the highway while going 35mph. The wheel bearing axle failed causing the vehicle to drop to the ground with the brake drum still attached to it.the dealer was notified and the problem was due to neglecting the wheel bearing for regular service. Nlm the brake drum outer and inner wheel bearings were replaced. The cooling system was loosing coolant at times.

- Newton, MA, USA

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