Suspension Related Problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows eleven common suspension related problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (36 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower control arm (21 problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

The lower control arms on my 1998 vw Passat are defective and dangerous according to my mechanic. Vw refuses to replace them even though there was a recall for these parts. The reasoning is that: - I brought my car in for the recall at their dealer in 2005 and at the time the parts seemed ok.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problem

The lower control arms on my 1998 vw Passat are defective and dangerous according to my mechanic. Vw refuses to replace them even though there was a recall for these parts. The reasoning is that: - I brought my car in for the recall at their dealer in February 2005 and at the time the parts seemed   Read details...

The Front Suspension problem

Groaning and moaning noise emanating from the front of the car when turning.   Read details...


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