Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the spare tire (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems |
Continental tires (all four) are separating along the tread and they claim the tires are not defective. Read details...
On October 2nd, I was driving on interstate 85 in durham, north carolina when I heard a faint pop and then felt my car transfer weight from the left to the right. As I looked in my review I saw a tire without a rim rolling behind me. I merged to the left shoulder and stopped under an underpass. Read details...
One continental contitouring contact tire (205 55r16) on the right rear wheel with approximately 23,300 miles failed unexpectantly at highway speed (approx 65 mph). Tire tread separated from sidewall and damaged brake line and wheelwell liner. Read details...