Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta

The Steering problem

A 1997 Volkswagen Jetta gt, equipped with frontal airbags was in a collision due to the use of aftermarket parts, which included after market ball joints not supplied from the dealer, this part failed after 12.   Read details...

The Steering Rack problem

Replaced ignition coil for the third time in as many years!! electric water pump replaced. Eater core exploded a couple months later while I was on the highway at 65 mph with my child in the car! couldn't see anything as car filled with antifreeze cloud. Belt driven water pump went a week later.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

The rear passenger window regulator has broken (twicein the rear and once in front) where the plastic is molded to the metal. The hydraulic steering unit started leaking at the seals of the unit causing the rubber boot to disintergrate. Loss of power steering resulted.   Read details...


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