Left rocker panel and the left rear frame rail retains water (approximately 1 gallon), water drains from the frame, consumer is concerned that the frame/rocker panel will rot from the inside out, weakening the structure in the winter when salt is applied to the road, salt water passing through vehicles frame will settle in inside and activate whenever it rains/snows or car is washed.
1998 Volkswagen Jetta body complaints
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Fuel senders failed intermittently causing the gas gauge to read inaccurately.
Roof rack separates at times. In february 98, consumer was driving approximately 50-55mph with snow boards tied down to roof racks, when the racks disconected. Dealership replaced the racks and the snow boards, this happened a second time, dec. 13-98 snow boards were on the roof of vehicle and flew off when the roof racks disconnected. Consumer took vehicle to dealership (503‑656‑2924, alberto mechanic and service manager larry lindsey told consumer that the racks were installed incorectly, but they will not replace.
Security remote,door locks, and panic button failed.
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