Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
Random unwanted braking action during driving and dangerous steering force to the right side. I had to use both hands and force to keep car on the road on the interstate. No fault codes found vw dealership could not find any problem. They replaced the abs modem to a cost of $2669 but the problem remains. The brakes lock up when just backing up on my driveway too. I have read on the vw forums that a lot of people are having the same problems on 2009, 2012,2013 jetta. I am afraid to take the car on the road and especially on the interstate again!.
The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph into a slight curve when the steering wheel locked in a straight position and would not turn to the right without warning. The driver began to exert aggressive force to the steering wheel and suddenly, the steering wheel unlocked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The VIN was rejected from the system. The failure mileage was 11,000. Updated 3/12/10 the dealer replaced the steering gear. Updated 06/11/10.