Steering Related Problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the steering column (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (22 problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

The Steering Column problem

For a couple of weeks now the car starts and suddenly turn off. I went to start the car on 09/10/2017 and a message appeared on the mfd: "steering column lock" and the key is unable to be removed from the ignition.   Read details...

The Steering problem

Trying to start car and won�t turn on with key all my keys don�t work says steering wheel lock defectitive can�t get my car to turn my radio on I am parked in my drive way and can�t even tow it to dealer now because it won�t go into neutral   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

We have had trouble for the past week with our car not cranking in the afternoon. We figured it was the alternator causing the battery to die. We replaced the alternator. So the car did great for only a few minutes, then when backing out of the driveway, the steering column light came on, the   Read details...


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