Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

While driving consumer heard a noise. Rear passenger side wheel came off, and the brake drum split in half. Consumer was notified that wheel bearing failed, and right side wheel bearing was very weak.

Past year: auto door locks failed, could not open either front door; transmission failed, exhaust system rusted out, headlights out, signals out, wheel bearings need replaced, air bag light stays on, have not been able to drive car in nearly 1 year, required nearly $5000 worth of damage.

While driving there was a whining noise that came from the front of the vehicle. Dealer checked drive train and wheels and found cupping of the left front tire. All four tires were replaced, balanced and aligned. Noise after tire change. Dealer replaced front and rear factory installed wheel bearings. , ak.