While driving consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. Also, poor steering control. Consumer contacted vw, dealer noted that tie rod end and control arm needed replacing. In addition, recall 99v248000/ tie rods dealt with the same problem. But,this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak
1998 Volkswagen Passat steering complaints
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While driving tie rods are making noise due to a defective tie rod seal not being properly applied. Recall 99v248 deals with this problem. But this vehicle is not included. Also, replaced the struts. Dealer said that consumer would need to replace the tie rod seals. Please provide further information.
Control arm ball joints and tie rods faulty causing noise in the front end of the vehicle. Nlm
Car leaks power steering fluid. Vw told me I need a new steering rack at a cost of $681.
Recall # 99v248000 vw/tie rods; owner has contacted dealer/ manufacturer twice about recall notice. Manufacturer or dealer does not know when parts will be available. Dealer tells owner to contact the manufacturer. Manufacturer, in turn, tells owner to contact dealer. Owner received notice in september 1999.
Loose shifter causing sporadic shifting from automatic to manual transmission control. Nlm
Ongoing dispute with vci and vw over lease payments and recall and damages. No safety defects mentioned in summary.
Vehicle experienced failure of the control arm which broke causing damage to vehicle, prior to incident vehicle was inspected for noise, no repair made at that time, recall campaign (99v‑248)was not completed, which would possibly have prevented the incident.
Consumer received recall letter 99v248000. Contacted dealer , no parts were available for 6 cylinder vehicles to correct the problem.
Brake booster, intake air screen and tie rod end unable to be repaired under recalls due to lack of parts. Nlm (98v‑134,99v‑131, 99v‑248)
After three repairs the anti-theft system fails to operate.
Vehicle was stalling at highway speeds, and a loss of power steering occurred. Also. There was a short in the fuel pump because of faulty wiring.
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