One problem related to steering has been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. After that, vehicle went into another tree on the rear corner, and driver's side door crushed in.