1998 Volkswagen Passat Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 331 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,884miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat, 1% of the 331 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,884 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10075001, filed 2004-06, 113,884 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #558303, filed 2000-12“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 )”
NHTSA complaint #731876, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat
90 complaintsSuspension
90 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology