NHTSA — Steering: Column Problems

3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,500 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Passat steering problems

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2012 Volkswagen Passat Owner Comments

problem #1

Jul 172015

Passat

  • 42,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Brookshire, TX, USA

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