Volkswagen Passat owners have reported 585 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 22 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (238 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (97 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2015 Passat tdi sudden complete power loss while driving, including highway incidents. Vehicle stalls with no warning, creating immediate safety hazard. Symptoms match documented crankshaft position sensor failures in identical vehicles that vw has repaired under warranty for other owners. Read details...
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...
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 346. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the front end of the vehicle started shaking making it impossible for him to control the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop who stated that the left tie rod arm knot became loose. Read details...
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. Read details...
This vehicle has problems since day one I bought it air bag light came on I don�t think the recall was done properly cause I have same issue as it was stated by other driver�s airbag light on steering making noise it�s ridiculous Read details...