Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering knuckle spindle (one problem).
Engine shut off completely while driving about 40 mph with no warning. Lost power assisted steering. Read details...
I bought the car in August 2003, I noticed a repair docket from previous owner for left lower ball joint and left tie rod assemble w front end alignment on 5/29/03 at 34383 miles. I had a lot of noise under the engine. Vw capistrano checked it out and said it was driver side ball joint. Read details...
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