NHTSA — Wheels Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1996 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 132003

Jetta

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The consumer owns a 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. She said that in 2003 her rear tire blew out causing an accident and almost taking the life of her daughter. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs, dealer had to replace the wheel bearings and the wheel struts. On May 15, 2005 her husband checks the vehicle regularly to make sure it is safe. While checking the vehicle he noticed the wheel was loose. They took the vehicle back to a tire center and they said that everything would have to be replaced again.

- Cornelius, OR, USA

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problem #4

Jul 272003

Jetta

  • miles
While driving at 65 mph driver's side rear wheel fell of without warning.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jan 131999

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
Two wires of the rear defroster do not work which obstructs view--automatic transmission clicks loudly when shifting gears--radio/cassette player becomes extremely hot while driving--wheels make funny vibrating noise at certain speeds--paint job on body of vehicle has been scratching and peeling easily

- Slippery Rock, PA, USA

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problem #2

Aug 311998

Jetta

  • miles
While driving 60 mph the rear wheel on the driver's side broke from the axle, almost causing a crash. Manufacturer is aware of the problem. The vehicle will be repaired.

- South San Fransico, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 291996

Jetta

  • miles
While driving vehicle's rear wheel and axle assembly fell off. Consumer was driving (60) mph at the time of incident.

- Hoboken, NJ, USA

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