2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Steeringcolumn Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
1 steeringcolumn complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 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 Steeringcolumn Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,500.
Other 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas
Air Bags
289 complaints
Electrical System
92 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Engine
40 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
32 complaints
Unknown Or Other
31 complaints
Exterior Lighting
16 complaints
Structurebody
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
14 complaints
Power Train
13 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
11 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubricationsealsgaskets
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint