2006 Volkswagen Passat steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 113 complaints for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 113 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 107 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 33 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 107 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I bought a car brand new and ever since 1700 miles it's been having electrical problems. First it started with windows not wanting to roll up, they'd roll down first then up. My radio was stuck on loud and would not turn off or down or change radio stations. The parking brake (electrical) engaged on me while I was driving on the freeway, a hose came undone at 18k miles on the freeway and caused heavy convulsing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy while driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18v247000 (air bags). In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized when attempting to drive.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
- Air bags 151 complaints
- Engine 128 complaints
- Electrical system 79 complaints
- Fuel system 65 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 21 complaints