2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Steering Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
I HAVE HAD MY 2000 VW PASSAT SINCE 2006 AND HAVE HAD ONLY REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR UNITL ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO. I WAS DRIVING ON 95 IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL MOVING AT ABOUT 65-70 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, POWER STEERING WAS GONE AND PUSHING BRAKES TOOK ALL I HAD TO TRY AND SAFELY STEER AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP CROSSING OVER 5 LANES OF TRAFFIC TO THE BREAK-DOWN LANE. ONCE I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. ASIDE FROM THE ENGINE, STEERING AND BRAKES ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS WERE OR AT LEAST SEEMED TO STILL BE WORKING (IE: DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS) THE VEHICLE DID THIS 4 MORE TIMES WHILE I ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE TO THE NEAREST EXIT AND CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. I TESTED ALL THE FUSES AND THEY ALL WERE IN WORKING ORDER AND...
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.*AK
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
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Electrical System
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Service Brakes Electric
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Engine
8 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
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Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
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Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
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Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
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Air Bagssidewindow
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Power Train
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitywindshield
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
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Child Seat
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint