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SteeringPart report

1987 Volkswagen Jetta Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
6%of 18 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026117%
202513%
202424%
202312%
2022716%
202134%
202047%
2019122%
2017149%
2016117%
2015158%
2014174%
2013377%
2012428%
2011234%
2010132%
2009243%
200832%
200742%
2006102%
200521%
200442%
200310%
200281%
200151%
200082%
199982%
1998126%
199724%
1996310%
1995146%
199411%
199126%
198716%

Other parts of the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Volkswagen Jetta

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology