9.9

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

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problem #2

Dec 062006

Passat Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated. This occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer each time, who determined the passenger front and both rear tires experienced tread separation. The tires were replaced. The tires were cooper dominator P195/65R15.

- Argyle, TX, USA

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problem #1

May 262004

Passat 4-cyl

  • 398 miles
While driving 75 mph, the front driver side tire tread separated without warning.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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