Steering Related Problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta

Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen Jetta


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2002 Volkswagen Jetta

The Steering problem

I was leaving a parking lot that had a slight curve and I hit some black ice. The car went straight into the curb and with the impact, which in my opinion, was not a great amount, caused the side curtain and passenger seat airbag to deploy.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

My driver's side window suddenly stopped working. I took it to a repair shop and the mechanic said that piece that holds the window in place was stretched and about to break. When I spoke with a friend who used to own a Jetta of the same year, make, and model as mine, he said that the same thing   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

The coils on my 2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 1. 8t are burning out. Volkswagen of America has informed me that rather than replace all 4 coils, I must wait until each coil burns out before they will replace it.   Read details...


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