2006 Volkswagen Passat Steering Problems
NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 19% of all 576 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 18 Passat model years. Median mileage at failure: 63,250 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 112
- 19% of 576
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Volkswagen Passat steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 4, 2008, latest May 10, 2020.
Steering recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
- NHTSA 05V540000Nov 30, 2005Steering15 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
On certain passenger vehicles, the left and right tie rod securing nut may be insufficiently torqued.
Risk: An insufficiently tightened tie rod nut may loosen, resulting in separation of a tie rod. This can cause a loss of steering control, which could cause a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install new left and right tie rod securing nuts at the proper torqued specification. The recall began on december 7, 2005. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
Steering complaints by Passat model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat have steering problems?
- NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 19% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 63,250 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Passat year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has the most steering complaints (112), compared with 112 for the 2006.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat concerns the steering: 05V540000.