2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
LOOSE STEERING CHANCE OF LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INCORRECT TIE ROD END FROM KIT SPECIFIC TO VEHICLE. RESULTING IN RUINED TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. HTTPS://WWW.AUTOPARTSWAREHOUSE.COM/SKU/VOLKSWAGEN/JETTA/REPLACEMENT/CONTROL_ARM_KIT/2004/TDI/4_CYL_1-DOT-9L/REPV281502.HTML . THE KIT I BELIEVE HAS A TIE ROD END MEANT FOR A PREIOUS GENERATION VOLKSWAGON AS IT IS SMALLER IN DIAMETER AND CANNOT TAPER LOCK. IT TOOK ABOUT A MONTH OF DRIVING FOR IT TO LOOSEN UP. THE PHYSICAL PROBLEM IS THE OUTER TIR ROD BUT THE INNER TIE ROD IS OF A SMALLER DIAMETER AND ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE INSTALLING SO THE DUST BOOT WOULD PROPERLY SEAL BUT IT WAS MECHANICALLY COMPATABLE.
2004 VW JETTA GLS TDI OPERATING AT 75MPH ON INTERSTATE ON CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTOFF COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULD NOT START. I ROLLED THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO RE-START THE ENGINE AND IT FINALLY CRANKED AND DROVE VEHICLE APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES BEFORE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR ISSUE. SINCE THAT TIME VEHICLE HAS HAD SAME ISSUE OVER 10 TIMES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE THREE TIMES AND HAS NOT DISCOVERED ISSUE. *TR
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWO TIME AND THEY STATE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE SOUND. DROVE TECH AROUND AND DUPLICATED SOUND FOR HIM. DEALERSHIP STILL STATED THEY COULD NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SERVICE ALSO STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD HAVE TO GET WORSE BEFORE THEY COULD DO ANYTHING. *TR
THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH IS INTERFERING WITH THE STEERING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. OWNER WILL CONTACT MANUFACTURER. *JB
Other 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas
Electrical System
32 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
18 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
16 complaints
Seats
14 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
12 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint