1998 Volkswagen Passat Tires Problems
5 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
I HAVE HAD 2 TIRES SEPARATE IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS. PRIOR TO THIS RECENT EVENT I HAD ANOTHER TIRE SEPARATION AND WAS GIVEN REPLACEMENT TIRES INSTEAD OF A REFUND. THE LAS EVENT HAS LEFT SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I HAVE BOTH OF THE OLD TIRES AND PICTURES OF MY CAR DAMAGE. I HAVE CONTACTED A LAWYER AN*AKD HE IS THE ONE THAT INSTRUCTED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH YOU. *AK
PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIRS APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED.*MR (NAR) *CB
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR THEN 50,000 MILE SERVICE, THREE OF THE CONTINENTAL CONTI TOURING CONTACT RADIAL TIRES 195/65 R15 TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, PRIOR TO THIS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT IN JANUARY 1999 DUE TO POSSIBLE DEFECT IN THE TREAD ALSO. *MJS
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR THEN 50,000 MILE SERVICE, THREE OF THE CONTINENTAL CONTI TOURING CONTACT RADIAL TIRES 195/65 R15 TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, PRIOR TO THIS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT IN JANUARY 1999 DUE TO POSSIBLE DEFECT IN THE TREAD ALSO. *MJS
TREAD IS SEPERATING FROM TIRE CASING ON ALL FIVE TIRES, STEEL BELT IS SHOWING THROUGH, TIRE'S ARE VERY DANGEROUS!, GIVES NO INDICATION WHEN TIRES SUDDENLY DEFLATE! I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRES IN QUESTION( DOT NUMBER: LMPC PXBU TIRE SIZE: 195/65R 15 )