1995 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems

14 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
5
Column locking: anti-theft device
5
Rack and pinion: rack
1
Rack and pinion
1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Volkswagen Jetta steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Volkswagen Jetta owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Steering · 138,500 miles · OH

Smoke coming from steering wheel in hot weather.

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Steering · 40,000 miles · IL

Steering wheel blocks entering the curve when roads are wet.

Filed Aug 4, 1999 · Steering · NC

Steering rack loosing power steering fluid. Nlm

Filed Oct 22, 1998 · Electrical, Lights · VA

Received recall notice in the mail (#98v160000) (mfg. Recall #uc) & notified dealer. Was informed that parts were not available. Called manufacturer & told parts mailed to dealer. Dealer has yet to receive parts for hood latch. Been to 2 dealerships. *ak transmission was rebuilt three times. Radio failed. Cluster housing replaced three times. Alarm computer replaced. Headlight switch replaced.distributor cap and rotor button replaced. Instrument cluster replaced.

Filed Aug 23, 1998 · Steering · MD

Steering column smokes.

Filed Apr 22, 1998 · Steering · PA

While driving the vehicle the alarm goes off, when this happens the engine will shut off. Problem was corrected. Same problem happened yesterday. Vehicle is being repaired again for this same problem.

Filed Oct 7, 1997 · Electrical, Engine · OR · 1 injury

Dash lights were replaced 3 times. In addition, steering column smokes at speeds of 45 MPH. Also, seat heater burned a hole in driver's seat/burned driver's leg. Smokes and smolders when set on high and seat is occupied.

Filed Jun 20, 1997 · Steering · CA

While driving vehicle about 50 MPH, noticed smoke coming from steering column area; applied brakes to slow down; the smoke started to disappear; happens at high rate of speed; took to dealer & they could not find anything wrong.

Filed Oct 18, 1996 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Fuel pump malfunctioned, also replaced transmission/rear brakes/ignition wiring/headlights/dash lights/anti-theft alarm system.

Filed Aug 1, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · MD

Back up lights failed.

Questions about the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta steering

Does the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta have steering problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Volkswagen Jetta steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Volkswagen Jetta steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen Jetta have bad steering?

The Volkswagen Jetta model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (42 complaints), 2013 (37 complaints) and 2009 (24 complaints).