Two problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front end misaligned.
Intermittent brake failure. In addition, front end vibrates and vehicle pulls to the right/passenger's seat came off the track/ steeering wheel bolt cracked twice, causing steering wheel to come loose while driving/windshield wipers failed twice in freezing temperatures and rear brake light bulbs need to be replaced every other month due to premature failure.
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems |