Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems |
Bought the car new and have had to deal with defective tires, defective ignition coils causing two major breakdowns at highway speeds with children in the car. The last two ignition coils were recalled. Read details...
I have had excessive tread wear in 2 years versus actual driven mileage for my michelin energy mxv4 +, 205/55hr16 tires. The tire manufacturer refuses to live up to the 50,,000 mile warranty. Driving these tires with any moisture on the road has caused many near miss accidents. Read details...
Left rear tire completely separated at the sidewalls , leaving 2 rubber rings at each side of the rim, 3 inch wide. Car was going 65 mph with no load, except driver. No prior problems or visible cracking. Air pressure was checked before trip and found in compliance with car spec. Read details...