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2004 Volkswagen Passat: tire blowout or tread separation

5 of the 279 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Passat describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

  • 2017
    3
  • 2015
    3
  • 2014
    3
  • 2013
    6
  • 2012
    1
  • 2008
    1
  • 2004
    5
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    6
  • 2001
    4
  • 2000
    5
  • 1999
    9
  • 1998
    2
  • 1994
    1
  • 1993
    2
  • 1992
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 7, 2016 · Tires · 131,214 miles · MA

Tire bubble, 2" wide, 2" long, 1/2" high

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Tires · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated. This occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was driven to the dealer each time, who determined the passenger front and both rear tires experienced tread separation. The tires were replaced. The tires were cooper dominator p195/65r15.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Tires · 12,500 miles · FL

On two separate occasions while driving 30 MPH the tire failed. Driver was able to pull over and inspected the vehicle. Noticed that the tread separated from the sidewall. Vehicle was taken to a tire dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tires needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, problem recurred. *ak the consumer stated that he had two tire failures in less than 13000 miles.

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Tires · 00

A loud noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the rear passenger's side tire blew out. Consumer changed the tire, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the valve stems needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Tires · 398 miles · FL

While driving 75 MPH, the front driver side tire tread separated without warning.

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No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2004 Volkswagen Passat tire blowout

Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat?

5 of 279 owner complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Passat (2%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

Fire or smoke 24Check engine light 21Jerking 19Stalling 16Fuel leak 15Fuel pump 14Engine failure 12Hesitation 9Loss of power 8ABS 7Overheating 7Transmission failure 7Harsh shifting 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel smell 5Water leak 5

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