1996 Volkswagen Jetta Wheels Problems
4 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
DT: 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. *TT
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL FELL OF WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
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. *AK
LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM TIRE WHILE DRIVING. *AK