Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems).
My lights, wipers and heat wouldn't work, discovered it was the ignition switch. Contacted vw, and dealer, they want to charge me too much to fix it. I know 3 other people with Jettas that had the same problem. Obviously vw is installing defective ignitions. Read details...
While driving at approximately 25 mph and after applying brakes rearended a mid-sized truck. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries. Read details...
The front disk brake rotors were undersized in diameter. This allowed the disc brake pads to wear in a manner that allowed the pads to contact outside of the rotor and result in reduced pressure on the rotor. Photographs of the problem are available. Read details...