NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 302002

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles

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Consumer is havin problems with the balljoint. While driving the vehicle on the highway and the right passangers wheel came off causing a balljoint separation. Dealer was contacted and indicated that the part was badly rusted which it should had not occour.

- Annarbor, MI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 122002

(reported on)

Jetta

  • miles
While driving at no more than 5 mph bolt joints broke in two pieces, causing front passanger wheel to lock up under the fender.

- Coventiy, CT, USA

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