Front Suspension problems of the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

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

I took my car to jim ellis Volkswagen of atlanta to get the tie rods replaced as part of the recall campaign on my 98 Volkswagen Passat. The dealer tells me that this work has already been marked as completed in their system by another dealer . I have never taken my car to the other dealer. Please advice.

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The handling of the vehicle became erratic and noisy. The dealership informed me that this was a common problem with these vehicles and with audis on the same (b5) platform. I cannot believe if this is as serious a safety issue as I was led to believe, that there has not been a recall on these parts or a redesign.

Several suspension components have required replacement within 70,000 miles. None have yet been catastrophic. But possibly because as a car guy I am able to detect them early.

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Cost of repairs = $729. 08. No safety defect mentioned.

There is a creaking sound when turning wheel in both directions. Consumer states that the creaks are also happening when going over bumps.

This issue was a recall for all Audi a-4's (same as vw Passat) as well as for many Passats. My VIN number did not fall into the recall #'s. Will soon, I feel constitute a danger on the roadways.

The front suspension problem has happened to many Passat owners, vw has failed to issue a recall. This is a clear workmanship failure and should be covered under warranty or recall. Many complaints have been made to vw and no resolve has been taken.

Vwofa does not acknowledge that this is a widespread problem on both Audi a4 and vw Passats even though there is overwhelming evidence that there is a design flaw. This problem should be covered under warranty since it is a defect in design/workmanship. No safety defect.