2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Steeringcolumn Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10595856 | June 3, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUM LOCK DEFECTIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

#10274951 | June 25, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,200. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH 30% OF THE REPAIR COST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 78,000.

Other 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Air Bags 145 complaints Steering 111 complaints Electrical System 68 complaints Engine 64 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 41 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 31 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Power Train 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 27 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 16 complaints Service Brakes 14 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 9 complaints Parking Brake 9 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint

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