1998 Volkswagen Passat Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:linkages:tie rod assembly ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 331 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat overview page.
What owners report
“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…”NHTSA complaint 861861 — filed 05/15/2000
“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…”NHTSA complaint 860780 — filed 04/24/2000
“CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS FAULTY CAUSING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. NLM”NHTSA complaint 784612 — filed 04/11/2000
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Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have steering:linkages:tie rod assembly problems?
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Volkswagen Passat: 24 of 331 complaints on file (7.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Volkswagen Passat have in total?
331 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:linkages:tie rod assembly category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
