Three problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2001 Passat.
The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Passat. The contact was driving at a relatively low speed when the steering wheel locked without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the rack and pinion was defective. The contact stated the tie rods were previously replaced due to loose steering. The manufacturer advised they would assist with ten percent of the total cost of repairs. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 109,000 and the current mileage was 113,747.
The steering wheel was loose. Dealer had to tighten the rack and pinion in order to alleviate the problem. . . . Mechanic reported that part was almost out on one side, and had it come out ability to steer would have been lost.
Bolts holding steering rack to frame keep coming loose. This has happened 3 times with the first at about 18k miles.
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems |