Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems |
Driving approximately 30-35 mph on dry, flat pavement. . . No potholes or road hazards. Heard thump from rear tire on passenger side (thought something fell over in trunk). Drove approximately 1/2 mile to home and when exiting vehicle heard hissing noise from tire. The tire has a slit in the tread/sidewall of approximately one-inch in length.