1998 Volkswagen Jetta problems by component
192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility → | 42 | 22% | 85,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 41 | 21% | 72,025 mi |
| Tires → | 19 | 10% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 15 | 8% | — |
| Power Train → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Equipment → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.