Three problems related to steering rack have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. Upon inspection the technician noticed the steering assembly came loose. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealership. They replaced both lower control arms and both tie rods. Also, the dealership also found there was an oil leak and the abs was defective. The technician discovered the steering rack assembly was loose to the point it could have fallen of from the frame. Updated 11/29/05.
Steering rack failed.
Replaced power steering rack.