1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1 steering complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
I OWN A 1996 VW JETTA GLS AND MY CAR SMOKES FROM MY STEERING WHEEL COLUMN. I WILL BE DRIVING AND OUT OF NO WHERE WHITE SMOKE POURS OUT OF THE COLUMN. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF MY HEADLIGHTS BEING ON BUT THEN NOTICED IT DOING IT WITHOUT THEM ON. IT EVEN DOES IT WHEN THE CAR IS OFF! THIS I FEEL AND MY FRIEND WHO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM IS A FIRE HAZARD AND COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I CALLED A VW DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE TO THE MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME HE FEARED FOR MY LIFE AND IT SOUNDS LIKE A FIRE HAZARD OR IT COULD CAUSE MY BREAKS AND OTHER THINGS ON MY CAR TO FAIL. I COULD BE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT 65 AND MY CAR CAN JUST DIE. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR TO 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND...
Other 1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint