Power Steering Light On Problems of Volkswagen Passat

Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 22 problems related to power steering light on (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the Passat.

1 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 07/15/2020

Steering wheel had a slight tug and a noise. Lost all functions on steering wheel. Was on a country rd. Took it to a vw mechanic in quincy PA on sept 4 2020. They said the clock spring broke and there was a recall on it. I looked it up and recall number 15v483000 came up. It was already fixed evidently. I guess I should not have it done now it is costing 800 dollars.

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2 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 06/19/2020

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.

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3 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start with the steering warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that after waiting 20 minutes the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to gunther Volkswagen of fort lauderdale 1660 s state rd 7, fort lauderdale, FL 33317 (954) 420-7374 where unknown repairs to the steering wheel was made but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. Dr.

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4 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 11/18/2018

I was parked on flat ground while starting my car this morning and noticed the air bag light on the dash board stayed light. Then I noticed the stereo control on the steering wheel was not light and did not work. At work I did some research and found that it could be the clock spring. When I got home from work I tested my horn to find that my horn does not work. My vehicle has 47773 miles and I bought it new. I'm almost positive it is the clock spring after all the research I have done. I feel vw should extend the recall past 2014 because it seems obvious that the issue continued into 2015 models.

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5 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 08/13/2018

"takata recll"I put a new motor in now the power steer light came on it is hard to turn. I was driver on I-10 coming from dr. Office in tall. It run good just "power steer" hard & just got the other "recall fix ,air bag,fuel pump,this month and lord please let me get help with this I was out a lot of money for motor. Please jesus.

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6 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 10/23/2017

During the normal operation of the vehicle, without notice the steering wheel light comes on and disables the ability to steer the vehicle normally. I've incounter this problem at all speeds and also during idleling at a red traffic light. Please help as this may cause me to have a serious accident. Thank you.

7 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 06/30/2016

We have had trouble for the past week with our car not cranking in the afternoon. We figured it was the alternator causing the battery to die. We replaced the alternator. So the car did great for only a few minutes, then when backing out of the driveway, the steering column light came on, the steering wheel locked up, and the car continued to run. If we had been going down the road like I have read hundreds of other complaints for this, we could have been killed. Why has this not been recalled as many complaints have been made? the steering column light comes on going down the road and everything locks up for someone to die. Will Volkswagen then decide its time to recall it? now the key will not come out of the ignition and it will not crank at all.

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8 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 04/19/2016

While the car was in motion, the power steering light came on and the steering was disabled. Pulled the car over, turned off and restarted. Problem went away for a day or two. Same thing happened again and resolved same way by me. Happened again - took it to the dealer and was informed I needed to replace the power steering rack. I asked the dealer if this was a common issue and the response was "extremely rare". I took to authorized vw repair centers (non-dealer). Could not quote an exact price for the "repair" as none of them have ever seen a repair like this needed on a vw. Did some research and found vw recall no. 48j1/p3 which was issued for the 2009 Passat but apparently not for my VIN? the hazards as experienced in this publication are what we are experiencing. Can you help me understand how that is possible? vw is refusing to contribute or cover any cost of the repair and it is a high safety concern for my family.

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9 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 02/13/2016

Went to work on a sub zero temps day. Car was warming up. Went to pull away she the steering warning light came on with a 3 chim tone warning and locked up the steering columm. Had car towed to an otherized dealship where they scanned vehicle and found four codes for steering rack but was unable to detect any warning lights on dash board.

10 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 04/04/2014

The problem started off small. My Passat one day started and shut off. Over the next couple months the problem got much worse. First it took a couple try's to start and now typically takes about 15 minutes to start. The steering wheel light pops up and the cars warning states "steering column lock defective". Today 6/8/14 I was driving 60 mph on the highway and the car stalls. Luckily we made it to the side of the highway. With a crying baby in the backseat, I finally got the car to start after 2 hours of trying!.

11 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 11/24/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering warning light illuminated on as the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 05v540000 (steering) and called the manufacturer, who advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 120,000.

12 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 07/12/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall with the illumination of the column steering lock warning light. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.

13 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 02/01/2011

Loss of power steering. Steering gauge light turns on, along with abs light, traction light. Steering wheel hardens and it is unable to steer vehilce. Second time that has occurred. Crash averted due to low speeds. Had the incident occurred minutes before during highway drive, certain accident would've been unavoidable. Incident happened at approx. 7000 miles first and now again at approx. 24k miles. Vehicle being reviewed.

14 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 11/02/2010

My Volkswagen Passat has a steering wheel lock warning light come on. . Manual says the steering could be compromised. . . Volkswagen of America did want acknowledge the fact that many cars had this problem all over the world. . The problem was eventually fixed. Now, less than 10,000 later, I have the problem again. This is a known issue that vw doesn't not want to acknowledge or take care of. There should be a safety recall done on this matter as it could be very dangerous. In my case not only did it affect the steering, but it also would not let me start the car at all. The problem was intermittent at first but got progressively worst. It got to where I could not start the car at all.

15 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 04/03/2010

Vw Passat 2006 2. 0t steering wheel lock failure light. Comes on and does not allow you to start the car.

16 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 02/24/2010

For the past few months my steering column light has been flashing on and off. It states steering column defect. Sometimes the light turns off after I restart my car a few times. I figured it was an electric issue. Now for the past week or so, my car has problems turning on and it continues to state steering column defective. It took 10 times to get my car started today. My steering column light, battery light, parking brake light and engine all came on each time I tried to start my car without success. I took it to the dealership and before I finished explaining myself, they knew exactly what was wrong. They will have to replace my steering column. They told me it would be very expensive to fix, but my car is certified so it may be covered. There are over 40 complaints regarding this issue and Volkswagen needs to recall whatever is causing this problem!.

17 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 02/01/2010

I have a 2006 vw Passat 2. 0t with 30,000 miles. I've had the following problems over the last year, key will not come out in park, steering wheel locks, car continues to run even without the key in the ignition. I brought these items to the dealer's attention, but was brushed off because they couldn't get the vehicle to "do it again. " now the power steering warning light is on. Vw dealership says I need a new steering column. If not replaced, the steering wheel could lock while driving. I was told replacing the steering column should fix all the above problems.

18 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 12/27/2009

My 2006 Passat will shut down while driving and he steering lock light will come on prior to this happening. Very concerned about my family's safety.

19 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 12/07/2009

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. While driving on a bridge at approximately 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle stalled. After a few minutes he was able to restart the vehicle. He will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. A report was filed with the manufacturer, but he was not provided with any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 72,000.

20 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 10/19/2009

2006 Passat that won't start and has steering column defective light come on. Told I need new column and comfort control module also for $1500. 00 that I don't have. I am so sick of this car. Lots of big problems but they were under warranty, now I am out of warranty by 5000 miles. This should be a recall with so many customers having the same problem.

21 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 08/15/2009

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over but the vehicle would not restart after several attempts. Then a steering column light illuminated. After ten more attempts, the vehicle restarted; the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the contact was informed that the steering column modular needed to be replaced. The failure was intermittent and became progressively worse. The key also became stuck in the ignition because of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000 and the current mileage was approximately 90,000.

22 Power Steering Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Failure Date: 04/13/2007

¿07/19/2006: purchased a brand new 2006 Volkswagen Passat 04/13/2007: radio will not eject cd- the stereo system had to be replaced due to faulty radio 12/06/2007: car will not start called tow company, upon arrival checked battery and it was not the problem; tow company could not get the car to start; car was towed to lasher Volkswagen 12/14/2007: car will not start again, same issue as before on 12/06/2007; called the tow company and had it towed to lasher dealership; after numerous calls back and forth, vw dealership and manufacturer cannot figure out the problem nor have they fixed the vehicle yet 01/12/picked up the vehicle from lasher vw seemed to work okay 01/14/while driving home from work, door locks began to unlock and lock by themselves and while driving on the freeway; also, suddenly light indicators (blinkers) did not work, high beams did not work, windshield wipers did not work, steering wheel indicator light came on, tire pressure light came on, cruise control light came on; this was an extremely dangerous situation 01/17/while driving to berkeley, on the freeway, the blinkers stopped working, and could not get the windshield wipers to work; locks began to lock and unlock while driving; telephone call again, to lasher vw to express great concern and worried about being stranded; was told to bring it in on Friday 01/1/08 at 7:30 am; once we arrived in berkeley, we parked the car and turned off the ignition the radio was still on and the headlights did not shut off; we started up the car again and the same thing happened; when locking the car with the alarm, the doors locked but the alarm did not turn on; lights remained on for about 20 minutes, fearing that the battery would run low and we would be stranded 08/05/took the car to elk grove vw and told that warranty will not cover any of the repairs 10/24/09-12/14/the car has not been able to start since 10/23/09 and sitting in our garage & now at neillo vw.


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