Steering Problems of Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 283 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (210 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Volkswagen Jetta

The Steering problem

The key will not come out of the ignition   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I was having troubles turning my car off in December 2015. The key was stuck in the on position and no matter what I did, I couldn't remove it. Called the dealership, and was told to bring my car in immediately. They replaced the steering column lock housing. Everything was going great.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

The power assist for this tdi vehicle has failed multiple times under several different circumstances. Most often, it occurs when applying the cruise control at speeds of less than 70mph and also when having to rapidly decellerate or move along with city related traffic.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

On July 1st ,2020 upon arrival to a store once in park and I tried to turn the car off the key would not turn at all meaning the car was not able to be shut off after about 20 minutes of trying to turn the steering wheel thinking it was locked I finally got the car to shut off after googling it and   Read details...

The Steering Knuckle Spindle problem

I have a 06' Jetta it has 10,000 miles on it and has had several problems. 1. Stero broke after 2 mo. And 6 cd's were stuck in damaged cd player and I still have not recieved them back like I was told after 4 months of being fixed. 2. Paint was peeling off front bumper, was repaired. 3.   Read details...




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