Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
Daughter was traveling down road at 45 mph (speed limit) and the right front driver's side tire caught on fire due to tread separated from tire. She saw smoke and immediately stopped the car. The fire department came and put out the fire. The car had to be towed to car dealership. The result was the tread separated, damaged oil pan, wrapped around cv axle, melted the transmission mount. The car is beyond repair.