61 problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2006 Passat.
For 2 times the steering column lock and a warning light on the dash had appeared. May cause steering well malfunction. Risk of lose control. After restart the engine the problem was gone, no errors on ecu.
Vw 2006 Passat 2. 0 t steering column defective signal and the car doesn't start. After doing internet search, it seems many other customers are having the same problem with Passats and jettas. It seems the vw company should have a recall and fix this problem this seems to be generalized. Many of us are being told to replace the whole unit to have solution.
2006 Passat starts and stall immediately. "steering column lock defect". Dealer wants $2000. 00 to replace it along with comfort sensor.
2006 Passat sedan defective steering column message in dashboard monitor.
My 2006 Volkswagen Passat sometimes will not start-- steering column lock defect is the error message. This has left my car inoperable on several occasions,. . . Eventually it does start. I am planning to have the steering column replaced for $1500. This happens almost everyday now.
2006 vw Passat steering column lock defective due, evidently to computer module malfunction inside steering column which prevents the car from starting reliably. Not covered by recall or warranty. Dealer want $2,000 for new steering column, new steering column, lock, new steering column module and then the convenience module has to be replaced to sync them. With 8-10 hours over labor over 2 days estimate is $2,000. All because their crappy design put the defective computer module inside the steering column and they won't update the software or replace the module. They replace the entire steering column!.
I own a vw Passat 2006 and keep getting a steering wheel column lock defective message in my hud. This stalls out the car and takes restarts of ignition just to be able to drive. I have read this is a very common problem and costs around1500 dollars to fix. This is unacceptable and unnecessary expense on the consumer end when vw should really back there product better.
My dash keeps telling me steering column lock is defective. My car won't start half the time. I have to leave my car running if I plan on getting right back in.
Every couple of days, 'steering column defective' message appears on 2006 vw Passat screen, and car won't start. After 5 or 6 tries the car eventually starts. I see postings similar to this in many internet forums regarding 2006 Passat.
Volkswagen 2006 2. 0t Passat has a defective steering wheel lock that is very dangerous. I know of numerous Passat 2006 drivers with the same problem. It is unsafe and this should be recalled. Thank god I was not driving when it occurred. It is very expensive to fix and I am just out of the warranty. It is unfair and unsafe. It has happened to so many Passat drivers. Please do something. The car was difficult to tow because everything is locked up on the car, couldn't put it into neutral, all wheels were locked, brakes,etc. The service person at the dealership said that the keys are not being read by the car and the steering wheel column needs to be replaced for over $1300. I can not afford to pay for this especially since it is a vw defect.
Defective steering column lock message keeps coming up on 2006 vw Passat started happening over the summer now 1 1/2 months later it is happening more frequently.
Car would not start when key was inserted. Problem was very intermittent at first and then became more and more common. Then sometimes the car would start but stop immediately. Dealers at first told me that they had never heard of this but now state that the car requires a new steering column.
Having issues with steering column lock, car never starts, takes multiple tries to get it to start. Saving money to pay for 1500. 00 repair. While driving to work on Monday June 22 @ 72 mph, the vehicle turned off. This was extremely scary due to being on major highway at such a speed. I almost did not make it to the side of the road without being struck from behind. The vehicle took several attempts from there to start again.
I have a 2006 vw Passat, among many issues with this model and year, the most recent and my serious concern for safety is the ""steering column lock defective" the car sometimes will not start at all or will start and immediately die. I did some research online and was shocked by the number of vw customers that had the same issue and nothing has been done yet! the cost to fix this is in the upwards of $1500. One the car is only 3 years old and two there seems to be a pattern here that this is a vw defective issue! this is a safety concern, I am pregnant and can't even get home after driving to work or the store! I feel vw has an ethical responsibility to fix this recurring problem! I hope you can pursue this.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the check steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the steering column failed. The column needed to be replaced at the cost of $1,200. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they offered to assist with 30% of the repair cost. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.
The car suddenly wouldn't start. There was no forewarning. "steering column lock defective" warning appeared on the in-dash console. The car wouldn't start. I removed the key and tried after a few minutes, and the car started okay. This happened a few times in the stretch of one week or so. I took the car to the dealer and they replaced the entire steering column.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the steering column locks up on her vehicle and prevents it from being driven. She attempted to start the engine and an indicator illuminated, which stated that the steering column was locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the steering column was defective and needed a module. The repair would cost $1,300. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 05/27/09 updated 06/08/09 updated 6/16/09 the left rear caliper needed to be replaced,the check engine light illuminated, the transmission was making a loud noise, the tire pressure light illuminated, the left turn signal did not work, the left wheel bearing needed to be replaced, the hood release lever inside the vehicle was inoperative. Updated 06/17/09.
2006 vw Passat 2. 0t steering column problem indicated by warning message in dashboard. We've seen this message on and off over several days. According to service advisor at the vw dealer the steering column will lock. Therefore, it needs to be replaced. The estimate is 1,500. 00 dlls. I did a web search to see if other owners have the same problem. I was amazed by the number of people complaining about this and so far there is no recall from vw for what is appears a design error.
Car intermittently will not start for several minutes, and display reads "steering column lock defective". Has happened dozens of times. Dealer denies anything wrong with car after inspection.
I was driving my vw Passat 2006 2. 0t today with my two children in the car. We stopped for a short break. When I restarted the car, I got the "steering column lock defective" message on the car computer. After I restarted the car a couple of times, the message was gone. When I checked the Passat owners forum, I realized this is a very common problem for this car. I decided to inform NHTSA about it. I will see the dealer tomorrow to rectify the problem.
Back in the summer of 2008, I was having minimal issues with having the key stick into the ignition. I was able easily push the key in and take it back out without a problem. Around December 2008 I had a "steering column lock defective" appear on my dashboard and my car shut off. This continues to happen about once every 10 times I turn the car on. I took it to the Volkswagen dealership and it was stated that the electronic steering column needs to be replaced as well as the comfort system module. Total cost: $1,500.
Steering column lock defective causing the car to shut off very often. Vw dealer replacing the steering column and computer under warranty.
When trying to start our 2006 Passat the info panel shows "steering wheel defective". A quick google search came up with 4 of the same situations in 2006 Passats on one site. Solution is to replace the steering column at $1700. This obviously is not an isolated issue. It's also a safety issue. Vw told the dealer they would pay for the part only for "good faith". No, it's a factory defect from the start which is also a huge potential safety hazard. They should be held responsible for the complete cost in addition to a recall.
On several occasions leading up to 07-30-08, vehicle would not start properly. Vw reprogrammed keys but refused to cover costs even though vehicle was still under warranty. Around April 2009, vehicle began having problems cranking again. Vehicle would start then the engine would immediately die, but not every time. Condition got worse at the beginning of June and had the battery and alternator checked out. They were fine. On one occasion the vehicle computer gave a "steering wheel lock defective" error. Took vehicle back to dealer on 06-16-2009. This time they said steering column control module and comfort module would need to be replaced and that this problem was not related to earlier problem that should have been covered under warranty. Had vehicle repaired at different vw dealer at own cost. I kept the old parts.
2006 vw Passat with steering issue. Message in dash indicates "steering column lock defective. " local vw dealership says entire steering column needs to be replaced at my cost since car is out of warranty with 69,000 miles. Cost of repair is close to $2,000. The car has problems starting daily because of the issue. After searching various internet sites it looks like other 2006 Passat owners are having the same issue. I have contacted vw of America, trying to have them cover the cost of the repair. I was told by the dealership that this is an electrical issue/defect. It sounds like a common trend for the 2006 model and should possibly be a recall.
1st occurrence, steering column lock warning came on upon ignition, immediately disabled the car. Tried again several times before it eventually started. Same problem occurred several times a week with increasing frequency until it eventually happened in rush hour traffic, while the car was running and in motion. The problem currently happens every time the car is started. We first reported the problem to dealer "a" in October of 2007, however, because they could not replicate our complaint, they treated it as an isolated event. We continued to report the problem at every service visit to dealer "a", without resolution. Upon taking the car to dealer "b", they reported that the steering column module and comfort module are both defective, causing the steering column lock. Dealer "b" also stated that they see 2-3 cars a week for the steering column lock defect and that the repair would cost $1500, despite that we first reported the problem while under warranty. Upon further investigation, a temporary method to circumvent the problem before the car is started was discovered on a forum full of hundreds of reports from other Passat owners with the same defect. . Read more...