1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Steering Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steering Issues in the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
1 steering complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
A 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GT, EQUIPPED WITH FRONTAL AIRBAGS WAS IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE USE OF AFTERMARKET PARTS, WHICH INCLUDED AFTER MARKET BALL JOINTS NOT SUPPLIED FROM THE DEALER, THIS PART FAILED AFTER 12.7KM ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 110KM/H 65MPH, THE CAR STEERING WAS VERY SHAKY WHEN ENTERING A SLIGHT TURN ON THE HIGHWAY, THE FRONT RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD FRACTURED IN THE HUB KNUCKLE AND HAD CAUSED THE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE, THE STEERING WAS NO LONGER WORKING BECAUSE THE TIRES WHERE NOT ON THE GROUND, THE CAR WAS RESTING ON THE RAD SUPPORT AND FRONT AXLE OF THE CAR, BRAKING ALSO FAILED DUE TO THE MAJORITY OF THE BRAKING FORCE BEING ON THE FRONT WHEELS THAT WERE NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH THE GROUND. THE CAR THEN STRUCK A GUARD RAIL 3 TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE REST, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AS THERE WAS NO...
Other 1997 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
9 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint