Steering Failed problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

I am filing a complaint regarding the stalling issues I've experienced on my 2006 Volkswagen Passat 3. 6l model. The description below is a historical account of the problem and how it progressed to the current state. I first noticed the issue around 8000 miles or so where the key fob would get stuck in the ignition. After reading some posts on vwforum, I worked around the intermittent issue by clicking the gear shift 3 times to disengage the key fob from the ignition. Around 24k mile or so, I noticed the stalling issue immediately after the car was started. This problem was intermittent as well and seemed to occur during extreme weather conditions - cold or hot. At this time, the error 'steering column failure' would register intermittently. Around 60k the problem progressed and the frequency of occurrence increased. I reported the issue to the dealership and they were not able to reproduce the issue. Looking back at the multiple blogs and forums on this topic, I believe the dealership should have been familiar enough with the issue that further research into the problem would have been warranted. I was not aware of the widespread issue at the time and did not insist on having the dealer research the issue while the car was still in warranty. The inspection fee was enough to deter me from pushing further specially if the problem could not be reproduced. Currently, at 88k miles, the problem of stalling when starting can be reproduced at will. There is a workaround posted on the same vw forums of specific steps to start the car that I'm currently using. Otherwise, the car does not start and the errors 'steering column failure 'immobilzer defective' is displayed consistently. We also experienced two instances of the car stalling while driving on the freeway. I believe this is caused by the same immobilizer error caused by the steering column failure as the two errors displayed when trying to restart. This is a serious and life threatening issue.

I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2. 0t with 65,000 miles on it. For the past several days I've been receiving several error messages from the hud / heads-up display: "defective steering column lock" and "immobilizer active". This is always accompanied by the car firing for a few seconds and then stalling out. Attempting to start the car again immediately only results in a strange and loud on/off "clicking" type sound (as if it's trying to unlock the steering wheel and failing to do so). Waiting 2-3 minutes and trying again usually seems to do the trick, but today the car wouldn't start at all. Had to have it towed to the dealer and have the entire steering column replaced-- nearly $2000 in repairs. Of course, curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to research into this a bit more. Turns out there are literally hundreds of thousands of posts online of vw customers having the exact same problem with the exact same year and model. It's sort of insulting, especially learning that vw initiated a recall in ireland for the same issue, just not in the united states. This has class-action law suit written all over it. Obviously I was not harmed by this defect, but I can see how it *could* harm somebody, and read of several other victims who have had this happen in the middle of rush hour traffic. It's only a matter of time. It's just sad that it takes something as awful as personal injury, death or property damage before somebody steps up and takes action. This is not right. . .

2006 vw Passat 2. 0 turbo difficult to start taking several tries. Steering colum lock immobilizer activated code shown. Vehicle will now not start at all. Called dealership and informed of steering column failure need to be replaced at $1800.

1) the car has 67,000 miles and it has been serviced every 5,000 miles as advised by the manufacturer. 2) the car wouldn't start and it came up with a warning message that read "steering column lock failure. " it came only once, but failure of this stationary part could result in locking the steering wheel while driving. As per thousands of blog threads, this is a common problem on Volkswagen Passats. 3) the part had to be replaced and the manufacturer (Volkswagen) no longer uses the same part. They use a new improved part that doesn't seem to have this problem.

2006 vw Passat 2. 0t. Steering column lock failure.

2006 vw Passat 3. 6 4-motion. 65k miles. Steering column lock failure. While on my honeymoon trip with my new wife to vancouver b. C. My car failed to start as usual. Key is placed in dash and pressed into starting position. Car starts and then abruptly engine stops. Very intermittent. Problem is worrying because it could potentially happen while driving in traffic.

Car will not start, dashboard warning "steering column lock failure" I have had this problem for quite some time and I think it's about time to do something about it as this appears to be a common problem with b6 Passat owners. The problem is most likely faulty contacts yet the whole steering column is replaced by Volkswagen and could cost up to $2000. .

When I attempt to start my car, it will initially turn over but will then shut down. The in dash computer states a steering wheel lock failure. The dealership informed me that the problem was with a module in the steering column and that the repair bill would be $2000. 00. They also confirmed that another one of their customers had the same problem, except that the steering locked up on them while driving. The gentle I spoke with explained that the steering wheel locking up can also occur with mine. He then stated that vw America was going to pay for approximately 800. 00 of the repair bill and I will have to cover the rest.

Electronic steering column continues to produce warning lights after being sent in for service. Warning message that electronic steering lock is defective continues coming on. Error message causes the car to not start, sometimes taking 2-10 restarts to get the car running. Power assistance and electronic steering can fail (according to the owner's manual) if this problem is not fixed. Could cause personal injury to self and others or damage to the vehicle if this is not fixed. Have researched problem on the internet and found several other owners with the same problem. Dealerships seem to have difficulty diagnosing and repairs are very costly. Entire steering column must be replaced at a cost of $1,500-2,600. Seems to be a common problem for this year and make, and may cause significant damage if not fixed.

2006 vw Passat steering lock failure. . Will cost me 1500 to fix even though there are countless pages of people have the same problem with car. Volkswagen does not recognize it as big enough for a recall.

Steering column lock failure, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2. 0t at 61,000 miles, vehicle started shutting itself off one second after starting with no message. Within 500 miles, diagnostic message reported steering column lock failure. Vehicle is 2,000 miles out of warranty (less then 1 year old), dealer insist on replacing steering column, steering column lock, steering column lock control module and the convenience control module for a total of $2400. I have found on various internet forums multiple identical incidents. This steering wheel lock is and was defective from the start and vw has an obligation to make it right.