Vehicle
EPA Classification
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100 - 6000
200 @ 5100 - 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1800 - 5000
207 @ 1800 - 5000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x 0.98 in
11.3 x 0.98 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.2 X 0.47 in
10.2 X 0.47 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
2.0L DOHC FSI turbocharged I4 engine.
6-speed manual transmission.
Clutch starter interlock.
Electronic stability protection.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Electronic differential lock.
Engine braking assist.
Front wheel drive.
Multi-link independent rear suspension.
P225/45HR17 all-season performance tires.
Temporary use spare tire.
17" x 7" alloy wheels.
Electro-mechanical speed sensitive pwr steering.
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution.
Hydraulic brake assistant.
Dual exhaust tips
2.0L DOHC FSI turbocharged I4 engine.
6-speed DSG transmission w/OD.
Electronic stability protection.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Electronic differential lock.
Engine braking assist.
Front wheel drive.
Multi-link independent rear suspension.
P225/45HR17 all-season performance tires.
Temporary use spare tire.
17" x 7" alloy wheels.
Electro-mechanical speed sensitive pwr steering.
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution.
Hydraulic brake assistant.
Dual exhaust tips
EXTERIOR
Pwr sunroof w/tilt, slide, tinted glass, manual sunshade.
Body-color bumpers.
Chrome grille.
Halogen headlamps.
Daytime running lights.
Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
Pwr sunroof w/tilt, slide, tinted glass, manual sunshade.
Body-color bumpers.
Chrome grille.
Halogen headlamps.
Daytime running lights.
Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
ENTERTAINMENT
INTERIOR
8-way manual heated front bucket seats w/driver pwr recline, adjustable lockable head restraints, manual lumbar.
Flat folding front passenger seat.
60/40 split folding rear seats w/center armrest & pass-through.
Leatherette seat trim.
Front center armrest w/storage.
Front map & seatback storage pockets.
Dual front/rear cupholders.
Auxiliary pwr outlet.
Front/rear floor mats.
3-spoke tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, outside temp, digital clock.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Cruise control.
Remote transmitter for central locking -inc: remote trunk release.
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.
Automatic pwr windows w/1-touch driver down.
Automatic pwr door locks.
Premium VII AM/FM Stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.
Sirius satellite radio.
Air conditioning w/rear vents, pollen filter.
Rear window defroster.
Sunvisors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors.
Window diversity antenna.
Metallic interior trim.
Lighting-inc: front center dome light, (2) reading lights, luggage compartment light.
Leather shift knob & handbrake grip.
Rear center armrest w/storage.
Auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk
8-way manual heated front bucket seats w/driver pwr recline, adjustable lockable head restraints, manual lumbar.
Flat folding front passenger seat.
60/40 split folding rear seats w/center armrest & pass-through.
Leatherette seat trim.
Front center armrest w/storage.
Front map & seatback storage pockets.
Dual front/rear cupholders.
Auxiliary pwr outlet.
Front/rear floor mats.
3-spoke tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, gear indicator, outside temp, digital clock.
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Cruise control.
Remote transmitter for central locking -inc: remote trunk release.
Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system.
Automatic pwr windows w/1-touch driver down.
Automatic pwr door locks.
Premium VII AM/FM Stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer-inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack.
Sirius satellite radio.
Air conditioning w/rear vents, pollen filter.
Rear window defroster.
Sunvisors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors.
Window diversity antenna.
Metallic interior trim.
Lighting-inc: front center dome light, (2) reading lights, luggage compartment light.
Leather shift knob & handbrake grip.
Rear center armrest w/storage.
Auxiliary pwr outlet in trunk
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/electronic brake-force distribution.
Engine braking assist.
Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch.
Dual front passenger side-impact airbags.
Front/rear side curtain airbags.
Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.
3-point safety belts in all positions.
Center rear safety belt w/interlock.
LATCH child restraint system.
Child safety door locks.
Electronic stability protection.
Clutch starter interlock.
Collapsible steering column.
Daytime running lights.
Trunk escape handle
4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes w/electronic brake-force distribution.
Engine braking assist.
Dual front airbag supplemental restraint system w/buckle switch.
Dual front passenger side-impact airbags.
Front/rear side curtain airbags.
Front height-adjustable safety belts w/pretensioners & load limiters.
3-point safety belts in all positions.
Center rear safety belt w/interlock.
LATCH child restraint system.
Child safety door locks.
Electronic stability protection.
Collapsible steering column.
Daytime running lights.
Trunk escape handle
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000
Basic Years:
4.
Basic Miles/km:
50,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.
Corrosion Years:
12.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.
Roadside Assistance Years:
4.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V164000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 13, 2009.
Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
25594.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX..
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 40J2/S4. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V442000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 17, 2007.
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
340000.
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW..
Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V621000.
Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 14, 2010.
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
377,286.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE..
Consequence:
IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20I4/U1. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V164000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 13, 2009.
Component:
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
25594.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX..
Consequence:
IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 40J2/S4. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V442000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 17, 2007.
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
340000.
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW..
Consequence:
INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD LIGHTING COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V621000.
Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 14, 2010.
Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
377,286.
Summary:
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE..
Consequence:
IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987..
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN SAFETY RECALL NO. 20I4/U1. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
News - Crash Test Results
Frontal Driver:
* * * *.
Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.
Side Driver:
* * * * *.
Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.
Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.
Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
Frontal Driver:
* * * *.
Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.
Side Driver:
* * * * *.
Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.
Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..
NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.
Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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