Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Hub problems | |
| Multiple Axle Suspension problems |
While driving 35 mph consumer swerved to avoid a dog, when he drove back onto pavement vehicle hit sharp edge of pavement. Vehicle then went into a uncontrolable spin, skidded and slid down a 4 foot embankment. Vehicle was totalled. Read details...
While driving consumer heard a noise. Rear passenger side wheel came off, and the brake drum split in half. Consumer was notified that wheel bearing failed, and right side wheel bearing was very weak. Read details...
Consumer is havin problems with the balljoint. While driving the vehicle on the highway and the right passangers wheel came off causing a balljoint separation. Dealer was contacted and indicated that the part was badly rusted which it should had not occour . Ts Read details...