Steering Anti-theft Device problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta

Three problems related to steering anti-theft device have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2000

System that warns consumer when there is something wrong with vehicle is not working properly, it stays on shut off. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.

2 Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1999

Factory alarm system has intermittent failures. Trunk lid causes alarm to be triggered; setting off alarm horn and lights.

3 Steering Anti-theft Device problem

Failure Date: 06/16/1998

The factory installed alarm sounds intermittently.




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