2002 Volkswagen Jetta tires problems

Filed Oct 23, 2006 · Tires · MD · crash

This complaint is in reference to a flaw and misrepresentation of goodyear eagle ls 195/65 tires installed on a 2002 vw jetta 1.8t. He tires wear excessively, and caused me to lose traction in the rain and crash. The crash caused $7,800 in damage to my vehicle. The manufacturer misrepresents the tires as having excellent wet traction, and very durable tread wear. These tires should be investigated, as I have also herd of other complaints and will attempt to contact goodyear directly.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Tires · PA

The tires are being cut from the inside while driving. They are cut in a similar fashion. The consumer has gone through six sets of tires. It is always the two front tires. Tire brand: good year eagle rsa p225 45 r 17, m67ren or 3103. Please provide any further information.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Tires · WA

While driving the front passenger side tire blowout. *nm the right front tire failed. The left front tire contained numerous lateral cracks on the inner sidewall. The remained three tires contained similar cracks. The cracks measured 3-5 inches.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Tires · 19,000 miles · FL

The front left tire went flat after vehicle was sitting for a month, and the front right tire blew out while driving because of cracks in the sidewall. Also, the 2 rear tires developed cracks in the sidewall.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Engine, Tires · AR

Purchased car in january 2002 new from dealer, in shop 2 days later tire not installed, causing it to go flat, happened again 2 days after that, and again the next week, finally rims and tires were replaced problem solved. Then hand brake failed, in shop to fix, 2 weeks after it was returned failed again, fixed, then 3 weeks after that if failed again, then the window brackets broke, then engine failed that was supposedly on a recall part, was fixed, then it failed a few months later again, supposedly fixed, then it failed again only this time they said it was the catalytic converter, then it failed again this time they said it was the oil pump and hose and blamed that on us, then it failed again, was fixed, and now it is completely down again.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Tires · 32,000 miles · KY

While driving at 30 MPH consumer realized that the vehicle was riding on a flat tire. Upon closer inspection consumer found that the tire had numerous splits on the inside sidewall. Also, consumer noticed that metal was exposed in some of the splits. Consumer took the vehicle to the tire dealer, who admitted that the tires were defective, but would not replace the tires free of charge. The same thing happened in 2002, but all of the tires were replaced free of charge. The manufacturer was aware of the problem. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Tires · 14,817 miles · TX

This car has had too many serious problems to be limited to this small space. It is clearly a lemon. These problems substantially impair the use and value of the vehicle. The car received a new transmission yesterday after we had reported 3 previous times that there it remained in reverse after shifting into drive. Each time we were told it was unreproduceable and the complaint was never noted on the work orders. Finally, the dealership did relent and replace the transmission. We encountered the same type of treatment with the engine burning oil, and it wasn't until the engine ran completely out of oil, that the dealer would address the problem. The first time we had complained about the oil was 2 months after we had bought the car!!!

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Tires · 9,000 miles · KY

All four tires experienced tread separation. The consumer is concerned that may cause a severe blowout while driving. *ak *nlm service manager noted he has seen other failures like these and there may be a trend.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Tires · 19,000 miles · KY

While home on leave, my son had a flat. Upon taking the tire off, we discovered the inside separating. Almost like a slit on the inside walls. Upon further inspection, all four tires were the same. We had to replace all four. These are the eagle rsa, high performance tires, with less than 20000 miles on them. Four blowouts waiting to happen.

Filed Aug 30, 2003 · Tires · 19,000 miles · CA

Goodyear eagle rsa 225/45 17r tires that came with the car when we bought it new. Completely worn out in 18,000 miles. Inside sidewalls were cracked and had bulges. (breakdown of cords) talked to vw about this and they said it wasn't covered under warranty. They told us to take it it to a tire store because it wasn't their problem. Went to america's tire store (livermore, ca) and they were good enough to call goodyear on the defect. They pro-rated the tires (I think we got $25 out of it) and recommended continental contitouring contact 225/45 17r. These tires are warranted from conti for 55,000 miles! The price was the same as the goodyears. Outstanding tires! Don't buy your vw new with goodyears! Get the michilens if you can.