Two problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2012 Passat.
Was driving fine one day and then the next week I drove it. . . Started to see leaks under my car and I didn't have the ac on. It got hard to turn. . . Felt stiff. Was noticing that I was starting to pay more in power steering fluid to keep my car going. Considering I only had it 3months since first time I noticed the problem.
1. Steering began to get difficult to turn as if I had little power steering, especially at lower speeds. Took it vw dealership. Was told it was a small leak in power steering fluid. Was told that the whole steering unit needed to be replaced, $1700. Don't have the money and was told it was drivable but to check the steering fluid frequently.