Consumer Complaint Detail
VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA / 1999
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004312721 | Incident Date: Dec, 11 2004 |
| Consumer's City: HAW RIVER | Consumer's State: NC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN | Manufacturers Name: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Model Name: JETTA | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 3VWSF29M7XM | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 11 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Mar, 27 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Mid-1999 volkswagen introduced the jetta iv series. the coils suspension springs on the 4-cylinder tdi diesel are too tall and too soft, leading to extreme over steer and body roll in curves and extreme intolerance for wind turbulence at highway speeds created by nature, tractor trailers and (even) small cars. this is (nearly) an admitted defect, as volkswagen offers a spring upgrade kit for 4-cylinder jettas in its aftermarket catalog! nestled right there between the custom key fobs and floor mats! furthermore, reviews of the 2005 model reveal a complete overhaul to the suspension system. i have tried to correct the problem with stiffer and wider tires, to no avail. they need to be taken to task on this issue. i am reporting today, as it is only moderately windy and (yet) i have had difficulty maintaining stability at highway speeds. this could be an undetected factor in many incidents.*jb |