NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Average Mileage:
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1998 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems

steering problem

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1998 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments

problem #2

May 152001

Jetta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Battery acid leaked on reservoir causing reservoir to leak fluid, which could cause loss of steering.dealer contacted.

- Littleriver, SC, USA

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problem #1

Feb 272001

Jetta Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Battery failed to have an acid release hose. Acid had dripped onto power steering reservoir & ate through it. This caused a loss of steering fluid, power steering, and control of vehicle.

- Emmans, PA, USA

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