2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF Steering Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF
2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR HALTED ALL OF A SUDDEN. AN ERROR APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT SAID ELECTRIC FAILURE. STOP. LUCKILY NO CARS WERE BEHIND ME OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR WOULD NOT START BACK UP FOR 30-40 MINUTES.
I PULLED OUT OF MY OFFICE PARKING LOT AND AS I WAS TRYING TO CROSS INTO TRAFFIC GOING LEFT, MY CAR DIED, INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE, WITH A CAR HEADING MY WAY. BY LUCK I KNOCKED IT INTO NEUTRAL AND HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. BARELY ESCAPING AN ACCIDENT. AT ANY MOMENT IN THE FUTURE, I COULD SEE THIS ERROR AGAIN: "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE: STOP!", WHICH KILLS THE MOTOR, AND MEANS NO BRAKE OR STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (POWER STEERING), AIRBAG, SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, AND OTHER VEHICLE SAFETY FEATURES.
Other 2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF Problem Areas
Electrical System
9 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemchargingcablecordaccessory
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint