Volkswagen Jetta owners have reported 287 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 (214 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.
The steering wheel is the principal reason for this incident. Because when I'm driving on the highway almost to get an exit to the right going at the speed limit of 70 mph the right tire passes through a high/low on the street, then my steering wheel locked lightly and started to pull to the right Read details...
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 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...
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...
Loose steering chance of loss of control due to incorrect tie rod end from kit specific to vehicle. Resulting in ruined tires and alignment Read details...