Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat

Three problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2002 Passat.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2004

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. They are dangerous for the consumer to have on their car and a government inquiry should be performed to judge whether they are the subject of a recall.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2003

The back left tire tread experienced tread separation.

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2002

At 10,000 miles the tread separated on the right rear side. The same problem happened on 7/5/2003 at 22,000. The tread separated on the right rear side. Michelin xfe mxv4+.


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