1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Wheels Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#10160152 | June 19, 2006 Crash

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CROSSED THE HIGHWAY AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR BODY DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM; HOWEVER THE LEFT REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY, BRAKES, RIM AND TIRE WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED.*AK UPDATED 7/13/2006 - THE BEARING ON THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND WORN. *NM

#732742 | October 10, 2000

"ORLEANS" MODEL WHEELS HAVE FAILED TWICE. WHEELS APPEAR TO BE SOFT AND EASILY DEFORMED. WHEELS CRACK AFTER BENDING WHICH RESULTS IN A FLAT TIRE. VOLKSWAGEN HAS TAKEN THE ORLEANS WHEEL OFF OF THE PARTS LIST SO THAT REPLACEMENT WHEELS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. LOCAL PARTS CLERK HAS ADVISED THAT A HIGH FAILURE RATE AND REPLACEMENT ACTIVITY WERE OCCURRING PRIOR TO THE VW GERMANY DECISION TO NO LONGER SUPPLY THE WHEELS. THE WHEELS WERE OPTIONAL ON THE 97 PASSAT AND THE 98 JETTA AND GOLF. SINCE OWNERS HAVE BEEN ABANDONED WITHOUT SPARES FOR SOME REASON, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE AS THE WHEELS FAIL. WHEELS. *AK

Other 1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas

Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 33 complaints Tires 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Structurebodydoor 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint

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