Wheel Related Problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (two problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Bolts problems
3
Wheel problems
2

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact owns a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 25 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the passenger side rear wheel disengaged. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the wheel bearing separated.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

: 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...


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