Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems).
Late in April, 2013 I installed a passenger side control arm on a 1998 vw Jetta tdi. The control arm was purchased from autozone ( their part # 520-782) as an assembly with the ball joint installed. The car ran fine for about 2 weeks. Then while driving it began pulling to the right. Read details...
: the contact stated the left rear wheel detached from the vehicle, crossed the highway and hit another vehicle. The other vehicle sustained minor body damage. A police report was filed. This occurred while driving 35 mph without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway. Read details...
The suspension strut system failed. The manufacturer redesigned the suspension strut but the consumer was not notified of this change. Read details...