Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering linkages drag (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Linkages Drag problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering problems |
I own a 1996 vw Jetta GLS and my car smokes from my steering wheel column. I will be driving and out of no where white smoke pours out of the column. I thought it was because of my headlights being on but then noticed it doing it without them on. Read details...
The steering in this 1996 Jetta is just horrible, no mechanic has been able to repair it. Im told there is something on the wheel base torn (rear) and its going to cost me 800 to fix. Yet, the steering has been this way since ive had the car and I hardly noticed until I rented a car (because the Read details...
Tensioner belt broke, loss of power steering. Tt Read details...