Tire Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (one problem).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
3
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Passat

The Tire problem

At the time of purchase the consumers were concerned with the fact that the tires looked dry rot and there was evidence of cracking rubber, one month later all four tires failed during highway driving, there were no injuries, the car was totalled and there was damage to the guard rail that was hit   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Goodyear tires eagle gps , size 195/60/r14 experienced a large crack in the sidewall completely around left front tire rim. The consumer took the vehicle to a goodyear dealer, and they urged the consumer to take tire to sears because these tires came on a used vehicle, these were not part of the   Read details...


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