Wheel Cover/hubcaps Problems in popular cars
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Chevrolet Tahoe
The car was a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1GNEK13T41_. I took my vehicle for a 90,000 mile service call. The dealership did not make the recommended adjustments which are on recall then, or on a subsequent scheduled appointment. Make / models : model/build years:
Chevrolet / suburban 2000-2001
Chevrolet / Tahoe 2000-2001
GMC / yukon 2000-2001
GMC / yukon xl 2000-2001
type: truck
recall number: 00v343000
summary:
vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheel house plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse. Consequence:
these gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death. Remedy:
dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary. Notes:
owner notification began November 16, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). The failure date was 04/20/2006.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Chevrolet Suburban
The VIN of the car is 1GNFK16Z72_. The vehicle involved is a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated when traveling at speeds between 3 to 10 mph, the abs would independently activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 07e106000 (wheels: cap/cover/hub). The remedy stated the dealer was to pull the speed sensor, clean the rust and reinstall the speed sensor. The contact stated after repairs, the failure recurred. The dealer advised the vehicle could be repaired but at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileages were 50,200. This wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred Thu., Aug. 2, 2007.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The car is a 1998 Chrysler town and country. Three of the four hub caps have come off during history of vehicle. Consumer feels this could be a safety problem if they detach during operation of vehicle. Two wheel covers came off while driving, when replacing the right rear wheel cover, it came off by using fingers and not by prying. This wheel cover/hubcaps problem happened on January 1, 1999.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Chrysler Sebring
The car was a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Consumer states that two of the wheel center caps separated from the wheel while driving. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. Consumer found many complaints relating to this one and determined that this condition is a manufacturer defect. Also, consumer noticed a third cap is loose and will probably fall off shortly. The failure date was 04/10/02.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Dodge Caliber
The reporting person owns a 2007 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated
that the vehicle experienced an increased stopping distance when applying the brakes and the brakes would emit a loud squeaking noise. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 07v196000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub), but the VIN was not included. Also, the exterior headlights would illuminate intermittently. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs. The failure and current mileages were 53,000. Updated01/13/lj. This wheel cover/hubcaps problem happened on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Dodge Ram 1500
The car was a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. There was crash involved with this Dodge Ram 1500. The vehicle involved is a 2006 Dodge ram1500. While driving 50 mph the vehicle started to shake and then the drivers side wheel fell off the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle when the failure occurred and crashed into a guard rail. The driver sustained an injury to his head and back, but was not taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 10e040000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub), but was told by the manufacturer that his VIN was not associated with the recall. The failure and current mileage was 30,000. It was 06/07/11 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue happened.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Ford F-350
The car is a 1999 Ford F-350. While driving both center hub caps came off. Problem was reported to dealership. Dealer could not do anything about the problem. Please provide any further information. This issue happened on February 5, 2000.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Ford F-350
The car involved was a 1999 Ford F-350. The left rear wheel separated from the vehicle, which caused the vehicle jerk foward. The consumer requested an 03 vehicle or reimbursement for the incidental expenses. After the purchase of the vehicle, the manual, lockable hub(s) began to fail. The dealer convinced the consumer(s) to purchase 8 ply tires, but this didn't reduce the noise or hub problems, the consumer also experienced acceleration problem's. The dealer couldn't find the problem. The engine idled rough and the engine light had come on. A bad cam sensor was found, and a sound had come from the fuel pump. An adapter to the metal plate was built in, extending from the underdash, to the firewall, to provide a better ground system. Scc. It was 02/13/03 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of GMC Yukon
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 3GKFK16Z65_. 2005 GMC Yukon. Consumer writes in regards to various electronic problems including service air bag indicator. The consumer stated he experienced chronic problems with speedometer, starting problems, wheel hub and traction control sensor. Also, the transfer case was replaced. This problem occurred on April 1, 2014.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of GMC Yukon
The vehicle involved is a 2004 GMC Yukon xl. The drive- front wheel hub made a rattling noise when driving. Also the traction control and abs lights were illuminated on the instrument control panel. . He called both the dealership and the manufacturer in reference to recall number 07e106000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub). He was advised that his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall. No repairs were made. The current mileage was approximately 80,000. The failure mileage was approximately 79,200. This issue happened on 12/01/09.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Honda Passport
The vehicle is a 1997 Honda Passport. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 4S6CK58V6V_. Lug nuts/studs/wheel hubs are made of soft steel or low hardness steel resulting in premature rusting and damage. This problem occurred on Oct. 26, 1998.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Honda Civic
The vehicle involved is a 2008 Honda Civic. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was JHMFA36298_. While being torqued to manufacturer's specifications, I. E. , 80 ft. Lbs. , lug nut stud on driver's side rear tire (hub) snapped off. Happened today. This week car will be taken to independent shop to replace stud, check out other studs for imminent failure and replace other defective studs, if any. This wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred Saturday, Apr. 12, 2008.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was KMHWF35H35_. I purchased a 2005 Hyundai Sonata new on 2/18/05 and the dealer, paar Hyundai in bremerton. On August 16, 2007, I had my car maintenance at the dealers location in bremerton. They suggested I purchase new tires. I have 46,000+ miles on the car. I had a local tire dealership, les schwab in poulsbo, put new tires on the car. In doing so, three of the small hubcaps were damaged. Despite being careful in reinstalling the hubcaps, several of the plastic retainers broke off. Les schwab will not pay for the damage, claiming that this often happens with certain Hyundai and Nissan hubcaps. The Hyundai dealer will not pay either and claims they have never had a problem before. This is doubtful. I retained the hubcaps. The plastic tabs that hold the hubcaps are very week, I can easily break them off, and they show signs of wear and tear and fatigue. My concern is that the hubcaps are manufactured using very poor materials and could come loose. Even though fairly small, a hub cap flying off a car at 60-70 miles per hour could easily smash a windshield or knock a cyclist off his/her motor cycle. This wheel cover/hubcaps problem happened on Aug. 21, 2007.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Hyundai Sonata
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is KMHWF25SX4_. After buying new tires for my 2004 Hyundai Sonata, I started experiencing flat tires on my front tires. All flats involved problems with valve stems. It seems that the wheel covers on this car are not meant for some brands of replacement tires. The torque of the front wheel seems to cause the wheel covers to rotate thereby cutting into the valve stems. The dealership I went to would not warrant the problem, but he was aware of seeing many other Sonatas with the same problem. I was not warned when I bought the car that I had to pay close attention to what brand of tires I used as replacements. One of my flats occurred when I was traveling at 60 mph and nearly caused me to lose control of the car. It was Thursday, May 11, 2006 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue happened.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Jeep Liberty
The vehicle involved was a 2002 Jeep Liberty. Within a year and a half, I had three windshield replacements. Insurance agent said with that many replacements, could be defect. Every time Jeep hit bump, would squeak. Took two dealerships 5 attempts to fix. Paint was peeling on grill, had repainted. Jeep constantly pulls to the right. Have had alignment and tire rotations, still not fixed. Latest, all four aluminum wheels are corroding due to them being manufactured with aluminum and steel. According to the dealership, the rims have been redesigned, but because my mileage is over 36, 000 miles, they are charging to replace them even though a dealer at the same dealership was having the exact same problem and had his replaced at no cost. Field district manager refuses to speak to me, who made the decision for me to pay. Can someone please guide me in the right direction. I need help. Cgray78@aol. Com. This problem occurred on 08/10/2001.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Jeep Grand Cherokee
This is my 4th Jeep. Here is a little background on this issue. I purchased a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the overland edition. The dealership pushed buying a used certified Jeep vehicle! they mentioned the extended warranty that would take care of any issues that the Jeep had during the last years of my ownership. I went in the dealership looking to purchase a new vehicle but they told me all the added benefits / value from buying from the used Jeep facility!
the warranty:
as mentioned I purchased the warranty sold by Jeep at the local dealership. The service agreement that was sold by the dealership went bankrupt! gary miller Chrysler Jeep isuzu located in erie, PA sold this to me. My 1st issue was when I decided to take the vehicle in because of a vibration while driving. I was made aware that the company was bankrupt when tying to call and find out what information will be needed when I go to the local Jeep dealership in kansas city. Furthermore I mentioned to the Jeep dealership that pushed the contract that I am wiling to purchase the best contract to make sure I do not have an issue with my new vehicle in the future. The constant issues:
I have now taken in my Jeep for 6 visits! I have only included some of the payments (see the additional paperwork) but you can see a trend here. This Jeep had been nothing but a problem since I purchased the vehicle! I am now stuck replacing the steering pump for the 2nd time! I have to pay for the replacement and live without a vehicle. I am out several thousand dollars and still have to take this vehicle (that Jeep pushed on me) to the service shop about every 6 months. I just started driving my vehicle from the last service repair (I am getting very familiar to the local Jeep dealerships) and still the item is not fixed and my Jeep is leaking oil all over our company driveway. This vehicle is a lemon and the company that made the vehicle sold me a bankrupt contract. This issue happened on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Lexus LS430
The car involved is a 2003 Lexus Ls430. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is JTHBN30F63_. Center cap on wheel fell off; dealer and manufacturer refuse to honor new car warranty. It was Dec. 12, 2005 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Lexus LS
The vehicle having this issue was a 2005 Lexus Ls. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Lexus Ls is JTHBN30F63_. Wheel center cap became loose and fell off; dealer and manufacturer refuse to honor new car warranty. This problem occurred on Monday, December 12, 2005.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mazda Protege
The vehicle is a 2002 Mazda Protege. Factory hub caps fall off while driving. Plastic clips on retention rings on inside of hubcaps break off while driving. Have lost 3 hubcaps in last 4 months. Paid $50 to replace the first one. Dealer says it has never heard/seen the problem before. Dealer offered to sell new hubcaps for cost. . . $31. 00. ---planned, engineered obsolesence--- will not buy a Mazda again if they can't keep the hubcaps on the car. This problem occurred on 06/21/2004.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mazda Protege
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JM1BJ2220Y_. 2000 Mazda Protege dx. Since purchase in 3/2000, the car will occasional jolt when accelerating. No mechanic can say why. The trunk is hard to get into. The rear door seals continue to come free (the back seat is rearly used). Hub cap clamps are broken/missing (pointed out to me in yesterdays oil change) now resulting in loss of a hub cap . This morning I noticed both rear door windows where glass meets the door- the to of door is bowed and seal is bowed out as well. The brakes squeak- everytime I have oil changed (every 3000 miles) I complain, they are checked and I am told they are fine. It was Thu., Mar. 4, 2004 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mercedes Benz ML320
The car involved is a 2000 Mercedes Benz Ml320. Vehicle was parked when consumer noticed oil on the ground. Vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to mercedes. Engine cut completely off twice. All the tires and hub caps are black from the brake fluid splattering. The sunroof makes a lot of noise while driving especially while on the highway. This issue happened on Saturday, Jun. 15, 2002.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mercury Sable
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Mercury Sable is 1MEFM50U72_. I have a 2002 Mercury Sable w/ 40,000 miles on it. The car had to be taken back numerous times the hub caps fell off after the 6th time they replaced with alloy wheels. The right & left sway bar end links have been replaced. The altenator went out and was replaced. The transmission had to completely be overhauled. The powertrain control module replaed, the spark plug wire replaced, replaced processor and key. #4 plug wire shorting out caused coil to go bad and fouled #3 ac coil asy-ign replaced after fixing $3 & #4 showed up on power balance retest,but said road test was ok at this time suggested fel management. It scares me that so much can go wrong on a 2002 auto. I did have extended warranty on the altenator and transmission, but I would have hated to pay the $3028. 00 charge to fix the problem, I wasn't real happy to pay the deductible. The extended warranty got stuck paying even though I had the car in under orignal warranty for the same problem. It was 10/16/03 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mercury Monterey
The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 Mercury Monterey. The contact stated after 10 minutes of driving there was always a loud noise coming from the front wheels. The issue has been gradually worsening. The service dealer determined that the wheel bearings failed on both sides on June 23, 2006. There is a NHTSA recall # 04v446000, regarding the wheels:cap/cover/hub. However, the VIN was not included in the racall. The failure date was Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mitsubishi Mirage
The car involved was a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage. Wheels: hub has cracked. Contacted dealer . It was Sunday, Apr. 1, 2001 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue happened.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Mitsubishi Galant
The vehicle involved is a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. Consumer stated that the car had senative hub caps. Ts. It was 04/10/02 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue happened.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Nissan Versa
The car is a 2007 Nissan Versa. On 11/11/11 my Versa s lost it's front right hubcap while driving to work, I was driving on a paved rural road and a gust of wind took it off (no bumps). Five days later my front left hubcap came loose in traffic causing drivers behind to swerve and brake to avoid it. During the incident on 11/11 the entire hubcap was lost (spring steel frame & plastic cover), during the incident on 11/16 the steel retainer and 6 connecting (ribs) were left attached to the wheel while the plastic disc part of the hubcap sheered away. Please contact me for pictures, or failed components, of the 2nd incident. This problem occurred on November 11, 2011.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Nissan Xterra
The car involved was a 2001 Nissan Xterra. While driving center wheel cap fell completely off due to a missing spring clip. Please give any further details.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of SAAB 95
The vehicle involved is a 2001 SAAB 9-5. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was YS3ED58EX1_. After bringing my car into the dealer for recall service I found that the dealer had not performed some of the work. The dealer did not address NHTSA campaign id number : 03v006000, which is about the wheel bolts. The dealer said that since I had moved to florida the recall was not valid even though it is nationwide. The vehicle came from ohio and had steel wheels in ohio during the winter. The dealer should replace the bolts but have put me in danger instead. It was Jun. 5, 2008 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of SAAB 95
The VIN of this vehicle is YS3ED48E11_. The vehicle involved is a 2001 SAAB 95. Was not notified of a recall. The contact took the vehicle to dealer for service and repair. The invoice stated that there was not a recall. The service department replaced lugs: bolts. The contact was unaware of this recall. This problem occurred on September 29, 2005.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Saturn VUE
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5GZCZ43D64_. 2004 Saturn Vue was purchase 1/24/04. We noticed a very loud noise so we took it into the dealership. They said we needed to have a rear wheel bearing replaced. We have never had this repaired on an auto before. The car has 45169 miles which seems a small amount to need a bearing replaced. The repair cost us $400. In addition, our daytime running lights no longer work. They didn't work once while under warranty. Saturn told us it was a bulb. They aren't working again (now out of warranty) and now we are told it isn't the bulb, but they will not repair under warranty. We also had to have the rotors resurfaced in 11/05. We are not happy with our first experience with a Saturn vehicle. The Saturn employees are great, but the vehicle isn't. I wish I'd never bought the car. We were all set to buy a Saturn relay in the spring, but now are thinking Buick, or maybe our first foreign car. Thanks!. This issue happened on Oct. 14, 2006.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Subaru Outback
2005 Subaru Outback rear hub recall:
not convinced that the recall that replaces the rear hubs with the improved version is effective. I had both rear hubs replace under the recall at 45,000 miles and one of those went out at 86,000 miles (41,000 miles after replacement). This concerns me that the new rear hubs are having problems so quickly. This wheel cover/hubcaps problem happened on Friday, July 16, 2010.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Subaru Impreza
The vehicle is a 2000 Subaru Impreza. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of this Subaru Impreza is JF1GF4850Y_. Vehicle lost two of hub caps. Rear driver door was off track/ left wheel bearings went out and have been replaced twice, right rear wheel bearing has been replaced once and clutch assembly has failed twice. Windows on passenger side have ben taken in for adjustments once and passenger side window has been in for repairs two times.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Suzuki Verona
The car is a 2005 Suzuki Verona. The VIN of the problem Verona is KL5VJ56L15_. While traveling on the highway on August 29, 2005 the passenger's side front and rear tires blew out. There were plastic wheel covers on the vehicle, which caused the front and rear tires to pop. They were advertised as aluminum , and in the owner's manual it stated that these were aluminum. Contacted the manufacturer. They claimed it was covered, but they said consumer's vehicle ran over something. Kept the wheel covered, tires, and the rim , and one could see where wheel cover popped, and see where they matched the puncture in the tires. This is a 2005 Suzuki Verona. Updated 10/25/2006 -. This wheel cover/hubcaps problem happened on Monday, August 29, 2005.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Toyota Tacoma
The car was a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. The VIN of this Tacoma is 5TEGN92N32_. Rear wheel can't be removed from hub. Dealer was contacted. Dealer stated we beat the wheel off with a sludge hammer.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Toyota Sequoia
The vehicle involved is a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. The VIN of this Sequoia is 5TDBT48A42_. Driveshaft was defective. After coming to a complete stop if felt as if consumer had been rear ended. Vehicle was serviced seventeen times, and the dealer stated it was normal. There is also a thumping noise and vehicle lurches forward associated with a hard start condition. Brakes grab at times. Rear speakers inoperative 3rd row. Sunroof rattle. Water inside marker light covers when raining. Rubbng noise from rear wheels. Center wheel cap was tightened. The failure date was Monday, May. 13, 2002.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Volkswagen Passat
The VIN of the problem Passat is WVWND63B33_. We purchased a new Volkswagen Passat station wagon from livonia Volkswagen autoplex (now thayer automotive livonia, inc. ) in July, 2003. At 18,500 miles, the car developed a rattle in the under carriage and the brakes were squeaky. We took it to the dealer and their service department stated that the car has aftermarket brakes that fit differently from vw brakes, hence the rattle. However, these are the brakes that were on the car when they sold it to us. We have contacted vw of America customer service on three occasions regarding this issue. They contacted the dealership and were told by the service dept. That the brake pads appeared "too new" to have 18,500 miles on them (implying that we have had the brakes replaced). Based on this, vw of America states they will not authorize vw brakes to be put on the car. We have not had the brakes on this car replaced or serviced in any way, and have never had the car serviced anywhere but this dealership. Incidentally, the day after the 10,000 mile service, the windshield fluid reservoir was empty, and the day after the brake inspection a hubcap flew off. This may speak to the skill and integrity of this service department. We filed a complaint with the michigan department of state bureau of regulatory services who state that this matter was not in their jurisdiction because the dealership is no longer licensed by the state, and suggested we contact you. We bought this car in good faith, assuming, of course, that it was made of all vw parts. Apparently it is not. Currently, our new car has squeaky brakes, an increasingly loud rattle in the undercarriage, and a missing hubcap. Vw of America will not help us. The sales manager and owner of the dealership do not return our calls. We would like vw brakes on our vw car, assurance that everything else on the car is, in fact, a vw product, and a hubcap replaced. A family who buys a new car about once every twelve years would appreciate help. It was 05/01/04 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue occurred.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Volkswagen Jetta
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 3VWRE69M23_. The car had a crash. I have owned a Volkswagen Jetta (turbo - 2003) and have had one horrible problem after another. Without fail, I have taken my vehicle in for random mechanical repairs every few months since purchasing the vehicle. I found out the car was manufactured in mexico and that vw was aware of how bad their car's manufactured in mexico were. If that is the case, how can so many car owners with so many mechanical issues continue to sell in this country? I would like to report vw for lackluster performance and for continuing manufacture in an area well known for its below average standards and for continuing to bleed the consumer when it is fully aware of the issue. It was Jan. 1, 2003 when this wheel cover/hubcaps issue happened.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Volvo V40
The car involved is a 2000 Volvo V40. The hub caps have repeatedly fallen of the wheels.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Volvo S70
The vehicle was a 1998 Volvo S70. Hub caps rub on tire valve stems, causing valve stem failure and tire failure. Valve stems replaced. Hub caps removed. The failure date was 05/01/05.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Buick Rendezvous
The car was a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 3G5DA03E43_. Problems with losing hubcap equipment. The vehicle has lost five hubcaps off of the two front wheels. These include two originals and three replacements all installed at the dealers. It was evident that all five of the plastic nuts have failed either singly or all at once. This problem occurred on 06/01/04.
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Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem of Buick Rendezvous
Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 3G5DB03E73_. I have a 03 Buick Rendezvous. In 4/05 one of the front tire hubs was defective causing a loud noise. Now on 11/10/05 I had to take the Buick in for a variety of reasons. Again I was hearing a noise because both front tire hubs needed to be replaced. Due to the fact that one was replaced in 4/05, it would be covered under the parts warranty therefore, I would only incur the cost of one hub. When I asked the service man. Why tire hubs would be failing on a 2 yr. Old car with only 44,500 miles, he didn't have any explanation except wear and tear. I contacted other local general motor dealers to find out if they had seen similar repairs with this vehicle. I was told yes! there have been a lot of Buick Rendezvous and pontiac aztec's coming in for repair and needing front and rear tire hubs replaced. They are seeing at least one to two vehicles per week needing these same repairs. This source said he was told by his district manager that there was a recurring problem with the tire hubs that general motors was getting from a specific manufacturer and that they were now changing manufacturers. I contacted the service manager at my dealer and asked him to initiate calls to his dist. Mangers. And look into the parts and what manufacturer they were coming from. I didn't want the same manufacturers parts used on my vehicle again. He said he would try to get some answers but couldn't imagine there would be any change in part numbers (which would indicate a change in manufacturer) he called me back, he found out that general motors had a new part number coming out for the tire hubs and that they had changed suppliers. He felt that this confirmed my info. & agreed to the repair at no cost to me. However I am still concerned about the remaining 2 rear tire hubs on my vehicle that still have the old manufacturer hubs on. Not to mention all the other owners of Buick Rendezvous and pontiac aztecs that could be going down the road and have a tire hub break. This problem occurred on 11/10/05.
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