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2010 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of its 844 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 64,000 and no related recalls. Owners mainly report tire sidewall bubbling/splitting and coil spring or control arm bushing failures.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
22
3% of 844
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
64,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Original equipment tires develop sidewall bubbles or splits at low mileage, sometimes leading to full tire replacement.
  • Tires reportedly go flat or come apart at the sidewall after hitting small potholes, in some cases on all four tires.
  • Front coil springs have fractured or detached while turning or driving at moderate speed, producing a loud snap and steering difficulty.
  • Control arm bushings replaced by Volkswagen have reportedly failed again shortly after replacement.
  • Aluminum wheels have bent or gone out of round after hitting potholes, causing imbalance and reduced highway stability.
  • Uneven or rapid inside tire wear has been reported despite repeated alignment checks showing specs within range.

When 2010 Volkswagen Jetta suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 8, 2010, latest Nov 15, 2021.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2010Mar 2011Nov 2012Sep 2014Apr 2016Apr 2018Jul 2021
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Nov 2021; peak Apr 2011 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201022 (3%)
  2. 201126 (4%)
  3. 201226 (5%)
  4. 201323 (4%)
  5. 201415 (4%)
  6. 201521 (11%)
  7. 20168 (5%)
  8. 20179 (6%)
  9. 20182 (6%)
  10. 201925 (5%)
  11. 20203 (6%)
  12. 20211 (1%)
  13. 20221 (2%)
  14. 20231 (2%)
  15. 20243 (7%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2010 Jetta have?
NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2010 Jetta, which is 3% of its 844 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Jetta's suspension or tires?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Jetta.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 64,000 miles.
What specific parts fail most in this category?
Owners most often describe tire sidewall bubbling or splitting, front coil spring fractures, control arm bushing failures, and bent aluminum wheels.
Did any of these suspension or tire complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 22 complaints in this area for the 2010 Jetta.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.