Steering Related Problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering noise (five problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

The Steering problem

Failed clock spring. Airbag light was present and a rattling noise, when turning, was noticed. Less than 72 hours later, the buttons on the steering wheel, including horn, stopped working, and a louder crack/pop was heard.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. While the vehicle was in reverse, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and a "driver side air bag error" message appeared.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

While driving one day I heard a snap in the steering column and the airbag symbol illuminated. The horn does not work and each time I turn the wheel I can hear a noise coming from the column. After taking to a dealer it was determined that the clock spring has failed in the vehicle and Volkswagen   Read details...


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