Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering pump (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering anti-theft device (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems |
Failure 1-power steering pump broke down, no power steering fluid in reservoir. Failure 2-while driving off of a highway exit vehicle lost acceleration and coasted to a stop in traffic. It was found that the bolts came off the axel. Also, the driveshaft needed to be removed and fixed. Read details...
Bad wiring, alarm goes off in the middle og the night, rear hatch light comes on and off, wiring is bad in cold weather, front headlights keep burining out, excessive oil consumption, at about 2000 miles engine will be bone dry, excessive road nosie, radio no longer works, in general the car is in Read details...
Consumer was driving on county narrow road and a dog was on the road. She swerved onto the side of the road, went airborne onto a hill. Hit a tree on the passenger's side. Car was airborne and caught by a tree and roof was torn off. Read details...