2000 Volkswagen Passat steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 25 complaints for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Rack and pinion needs to be replaced. This problem started directly after 40,000 mile tune up at dealer. I have heard stories of other people with same problem of wheel sticking when turning. Feels like rack is not aligned with rack and pinion. Have heard of one instance where steering went completely out. Please correct this problem so mylself and other are not in danger of loosing steering while driving.
The cv boot cover has failed on both cv joints. This allowed grease from the cv joints to sling onto the front brake rotors, causing the brakes to operate with much less stopping power. The cv joints are now damaged and need to be replaced. This repair is not covered under warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat
- Brakes 219 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Fuel system 47 complaints
- Electrical system 43 complaints
- Suspension 42 complaints
- Exhaust system 35 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Air bags 17 complaints