NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing Problems

4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,438 miles

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 112004

Jetta

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,000 miles

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While driving consumer heard a noise. Rear passenger side wheel came off, and the brake drum split in half. Consumer was notified that wheel bearing failed, and right side wheel bearing was very weak.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jul 082002

Jetta 4-cyl

  • 34,875 miles
While driving there was a whining noise that came from the front of the vehicle. Dealer checked drive train and wheels and found cupping of the left front tire. All four tires were replaced, balanced and aligned. Noise after tire change. Dealer replaced front and rear factory installed wheel bearings.,

- Old Bridge , NJ, USA

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