8.9
pretty bad- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 2,483 miles
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2001 Passat all new pirelli tires 12/03. Rear tires cupping on the inside after 20,000 miles. Veh was loud in the rear, less traction, handling funny. Fighting with tire place right now.
- Darlington, MD, USA
The vehicle experienced a heavy vibration, which was due to a problem with the tires.
- Bent Mountain, VA, USA
Original tires Continental 195/65R15 91hch95 dot lmpcpxbu2300. Consumer heard a loud flapping noise, pull over looked all around car and didn't see anything. Consumer proceeded to drive noise returned with a small pop, then it was quiet again, then three minutes later noise returned even louder. Consumer pulled over and the right rear tire had completely come off of rim, the tire blowout damaged the fender lining and damaged the fuel tank, the repairs were not covered by the warranty or extended warranty despite the fact that VW Passat's for year 1997-2000 have been recalled for this problem, recall campaign id # 02V-026.
- Bethesda, MD, USA
While traveling from columbus, ne to sioux falls, sd on sd hwy. 50 West of vermillion, sd, my right front tire exploded with no warning. The explosion destroyed the tire and tore loose the lower right side body molding. The serviceman at the sioux falls sears told me he had adjusted several other identical Michelin tires for the very same problem. I am concerned about the other tires on my car and that we may have a defective batch of tires here. VW was contacted but has refused to repair the damaged molding under warranty. (dot number: Cxyx 1201 tiresize: 195/65R15)
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA
A blowout caused two punctures through fuel tank and severe fuel leakage. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repairs were being made under its warranty. Tire was a Continental, size P195/65R15, dot# lmpcpxbu.
- Rohnert Park, CA, USA
- Hillside, IL, USA