Volkswagen Jetta tire blowout problems

Filed May 17, 2025 · Tires · SC

The tire went flat as I was driving and when I had to change the tire I noticed that the tire had blown out on the sidewall on the inside of the rim of the car. The car only has 12,000 miles and I had a tire rotation done on my first oil change. I called the dealership to see if the tire was covered under warranty since I brought the car new for Steve White VW of Greenville, SC. They told me since I didn’t buy a warranty with the purchase of the car then it was nothing they could do about it. I brought a car thinking that the tires should be good until they wear out not blow out. Also I have TPMS light on as well as the check engine light is on in the vehicle. 205/55R17

Filed Sep 5, 2023 · Tires · OH

205/60 R 16 I was driving on the Loop 101 South in Scottsdale, Arizona going highway speeds when I heard my passenger side rear tire explode. There were no preceding warning lights or tire pressure warnings before it happened. I pulled over and say that the sidewall blew out on both sides. There were no puncture marks on the tire that would have caused the blowout except for the sidewall failing.

Filed Jul 2, 2022 · Suspension · IN

This May, I started hearing a rattling noise under the right front corner of my car. After several hours of looking, I discovered that the right front coil spring was broken! Because of that I couldn't drive my car until it was fixed. On June 3, I bought a used strut assembly from Economy Auto Parts in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Well since struts have to be replaced in pairs, on June 8th, I bought another used strut assembly from the same place. After replacing struts you have to get a front-end alignment too. The parts totaled $85.60. The front-end alignment at Belle Tire in Warsaw, Indiana was $59.99. I have pictures showing the broken spring. I called my local Volkswagen dealer about a recall on those springs, but they said no. You can't drive your car with a broken spring. A broken spring could result in multiple things happening. A piece of the broken spring could fall off and cause a tire to blow out, it could sever the brake line, or sever the ABS sensor wire at the wheel position. And then the broken spring could fall out onto the road and damage another car, motorcyle or truck. There's a number of things that can wear out on a motor vehicle, but a spring only breaks if it is overloaded or has a manufacturing defect. I've noticed on several VW forums online that front coil spring failure is not uncommon. One more thing, when I called my local VW dealer, they said it would cost over $500 to replace just one strut assembly. I think that VW should have to replace the inspect the coil springs, and that they should be replaced if needed.

Filed Jun 15, 2022 · Tires · 93,869 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2005 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta equipped with Supermax Tm-1 205/55r16 Tires. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the front driver tire began to have a vibrating sensation after a month of being placed on the vehicle Within a few days the tire began to bounce becoming unsafe to operate. The contact returned to Walmart to be advised to order online and have it shipped. The mechanic stated there was tread separation. The left front tire was replaced with a different brand tire the right front tire began to display the same issue. The vehicle was returned where the tire was replaced with another brand tire. The rear tire (unsure left or right) had since been displaying the same failure. The manufacturer for the tire was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 93,869 the tire failure mileage was approximately 4,494.

Filed Sep 10, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Driver side strut spring snapped. Car became undrivable and pulled to the left, body is very close to tire and spring could cause tire to blow out . Spring is rusted from the inside out Car is at dealership for repairs no warning at all just a rattle then a loud snap

Filed Jun 3, 2020 · Engine · 85,000 miles · LA

My car had sudden engine failure with no external signs of trouble (oil level, belts, everything apparently ok). The car rumbled for a few seconds as I was pulling onto an exit ramp off a highway. As I went to pull to the side of the road, the check engine light came on. The manual instructed to try starting again but the car wouldn't. The vw service department I towed the car to first asked me on the phone, "is it a 1.8 liter turbo?" when I told them that it was, they told me they had no time to look at my car. Since it was already en route being towed there, they very reluctantly took a superficial look and said the engine is locked up for no apparent reason at less than 90,000 miles. They began to immediately suggest further examination of the problem was going to be a waste of time and money by making statements, such as, "oh, it would cost at least $1200 just to open the engine to diagnose the problem and then it will most likely mean getting a new engine... And you're just looking at thousands...." them not wanting my 1.8l turbo in their garage, their resolution that the engine is a "goner" with just a superficial look, and their general mood of recommending I take no further repair action made me research this engine further. I found numerous people who all said, "oh, that.engine is crap! They all blow out under 100k miles!" that's when I called a vw expert I was referred to. He asked the same question, "is it a 1.8l turbo?" and then told me, "oh, I'm so sorry to tell you this but those engines have an internal issue that makes them burn excessive oil and they just don't make it much past 80k. I wouldn't even recommend putting in a new engine because if you do, it might run you about $4000 but then you get another engine no better than the one you had. Based on my research, this problem seems to be well known by vw and audi.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Body, Transmission · 1,800 miles · WI

1. 1800 miles-transmission fluid leak, the service people told me it was a known problem with 2019 jettas, repair took 2 months 2. Heater doesn't blow out warm air when traveling under 40 MPH, even after 18 miles of driving 3. Grinding/croaking noise like a frog at 28-30 MPH and again at 40 MPH 4. Brakes squeak 5. Trunk falls on my head unless I push it all the way up per owners manual addendum

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · CA

When I bought my 2012 volkswagen jetta, I complained about my cruise control not working and if I plug two chargers up it blow out and I have to replace the a few

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Visibility · 50,000 miles · LA

Within three to four days I've had two door windows blow out while driving. Nothing hit the windows. One day I was driving on the interstate and the other time I was driving onto the interstate ramp going approximately 40 miles/hour. This is baffling!

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Tires · 78,945 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen jetta equipped with continental conti pro contact tires, size: 205/55/r16 91h. While driving 60 MPH, the contact felt a vibration and stated that the tires would skid while accelerating from a stop. In addition, both front tires lost pressure. In addition, the tread separated in chunks from the driver's side tire. The tires did not grip the road and slipped when making turns. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 78,945 and the tire failure mileage was 30,000.