2002 Volkswagen Jetta tires complaints

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Tires · 10,148 miles · VA

Left rear tire on a 2002 volkswagen jetta separated while driving 65 MPH with only the driver. No injuries or other damages were reported at this time (original equipment, tire size is ls-195/65r15 & the dot # m6aehtdr0202) dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this issue and please complete the questions on the questionnaire.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Tires · 13,000 miles · AL

Richard gunn wrote to goodyear; I have a 2002 vw jetta that came stock with goodyear eagle rsa tires,225/45r17 91h. At 13,000 miles one of the tires went flat but did not appear to have any nails or holes in it when I removed it, although thesidewall was split. I took the tire into the clem tire company 7907 highway 72, madison, al 35758 , 256‑837‑9151. One tire was put on order as these tires are an unusual size for this car. The following day a second tire went flat. Again there was no nail or explainable cause. A second tire was ordered. When the tires came in I went down to have them installed. I asked the shop to look at the front two tires to see that they were ok as I had now become suspicious of these tires. The shop found the front two tires were split out on the inside sidewalls as well. The shop contacted goodyear who was good enough to replace all four tires free and asked to send the tires back for evaluation. The tires that are being returned are the same as what was just put on my car and frankly I am not all that warm and fuzzy that they are safe to drive on. I would like to see the failure analysis report on the returned tires, complete with conclusion as to the failure mechanism. Also I would like to know what the corrective action is to verify that this tire or lot has been isolated so that others might not be injured due to defects in this tire. I suppose I was fortunate that I was not traveling at high speed when my tires failed but others might not be as fortunate. Additionally I think that volkswagen should be informed so that they can make the call on whether to notify their customers of this potential issue. I have a copy of the receipt that has all of the details on it if you would like me to fax it to you a can do so.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Tires · NY

There was no tread left on all 4 tires.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Tires · 8,190 miles · AL

Sidewall failure of tubeless radial right front tire. Michelin "pilot" xse hx mxm4 225/45 r17 treadwear: 300 temperature: a traction: a tire was properly inflated and had only 8,190 miles (oem). Mounted on a 2002 vw jetta gls. Dot #: b98ah5bx3801 tread depth upon removal was 8/32" no prior damage to vehicle, I.e., steering linkage, struck pot holes, crashes, etc...no perceivable contributing factors other than workmanship/material defect. I covet similar information, I.e., consumer problems/complaints. I am a public safety employee (state trooper) and I have extensive training in traffic homicide investigation/traffic crash reconstruction. If you read this and feel that you experienced the same problem, please email me at: [email protected].

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 9,000 miles · NJ

The coils on my 2002 volkswagen jetta gls 1.8t are burning out. Volkswagen of america has informed me that rather than replace all 4 coils, I must wait until each coil burns out before they will replace it. I have a letter from them as well stating they are aware of the problem but can not do anything more about it due to a lack of coils in stock. I guess the letter is a way to shut the customers up. Apparently this is happening to over 500,000 people last I heard. I want this complaint logged and a personal note added and directed to volkswagen of america (if possible), "I will not renew my lease on this lemon and I will never purchase another volkswagen again." the coil issue is just one of the issues I'm having with this vehicle. The date below is the last time I went in for coil replacement and got to work late.