Steering Related Problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
15
Steering Column problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Passat

The Steering problem

Today, as my wife was driving home, she heard a "crunch" noise while making a turn. Afterwards, the airbag light came on, and her steering wheel botton functions are not working, including her car horn. This all relates to the clockspring.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

On 1/12/21 while turning into a fast food restaurant I heard clicking in the steering column and then the air bag light came on and error codes across the digital screen and a clock emblem signal came on. Pulled over and looked at my manual.   Read details...


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