2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
THE DUNLOP SPORT SP 01 A/S 18" TIRES THAT COME AS STANDARD ON CERTAIN TRIM LEVELS OF THE VW JETTA GLI / GTI ARE DEFECTIVE IMO. I AM NOW GOING TO REPLACE THE 4TH TIRE IN 29,000 MILES OF DRIVING THE VEHICLE SINCE NEW FROM THE SAME / SIMILAR ISSUE; BUBBLES AND SIDEWALL DEFECTS, AND MOST RECENTLY AS OF TODAY A BLOWOUT IN THE LEFT LANE OF A 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH AFTER A MINOR ROAD IMPACT (DID NOT JAR CABIN OR WASN'T PARTICULARLY SEVERE) 200 MILES ALWAYS FROM HOME. GO ONLINE TO PLACES LIKE TIRERACK.COM AND SEARCH THE WEB, THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME THING WITH THIS TIRE AND IN THE APPROXIMATELY 30,000-40,000 MILES A YEAR OF DRIVING I PUT ON TWO VEHICLES COMBINED (IN WHICH I AVERAGE A NEW CAR PURCHASE EVERY YEAR AND HALF), ONLY THESE TIRES HAVE EVER BEEN AN ISSUE AND...
VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE 205/55R16 TIRES WITH 33,865 MILES. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL SPLIT WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AT A LOW SPEED CAUSING A FLAT TIRE. ALL DRIVING HAS BEEN ROUTINE. THERE IS NO LEGITIMATE REASON FOR A SIDEWALL TO SPLIT AFTER ONLY 33,865 MILES ON IT UNLESS IT IS DEFECTIVE. CURRENTLY, THE TIRE CANNOT BE CHANGED BY THE OWNER BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS INSTALLED LOCKING LUG NUTS AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THE SPECIAL KEY TO REMOVE THE WHEEL. THE GLOVE BOX HAS A SPOT FOR THE SPECIAL KEY, SO THE INTENT IS CLEAR THAT THE OWNER SHOULD HAVE A KEY, BUT A KEY WILL NOT BE GIVEN UNLESS ADDITIONAL MONEY IS PAID TO PURCHASE THE KEY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF A FLAT TIRE OCCURS, THE OWNER CANNOT CHANGE THE TIRE AND THEREFORE, WILL BE LEFT IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION. *TR
Other 2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Electrical System
142 complaints
Power Train
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Engine
112 complaints
Unknown Or Other
98 complaints
Steering
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Fuelpropulsion System
33 complaints
Air Bags
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Service Brakes
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Exterior Lighting
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Structurebody
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Suspension
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Tires
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Visibilitywiper
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Fuel System Diesel
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Seat Belts
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Seats
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Suspensionrear
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Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm
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Electrical Systemmotorcycle Starter Interlock System Clutchneutralsidestand
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Filter
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelshub
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