Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen Passat


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

The Steering problem

Air bag error light is on and steering wheel controls/horn are inoperable. Cause is most likely a clock spring failure as has been reported in numerous vw vehicle models including the 2016 vw Passat but the current recall 69l2 doesn’t appear to cover our vehicle.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the power steering and the power brakes suddenly malfunctioned and the driver was unable to immediately steer or stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the camshaft.   Read details...

The Power Steering Light On problem

While driving the abs light came on (constant speed, highway, dry conditions), disabling cruise control. The airbag light then came on. Then the tire sensor light and finally the steering wheel light and exclamation point icon next to the steering wheel light.   Read details...


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