2009 Volkswagen Passat Steering Problems
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 14% of all 146 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest steering complaint count among 18 Passat model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 59,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 20
- 14% of 146
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 59,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Volkswagen Passat steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 2, 2011, latest Nov 27, 2022.
Steering recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
- NHTSA 08V577000Nov 3, 2008Steering130 vehicles
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vw is recalling 130 my 2009 passat, passat wagon, and passat cc vehicles. Some vehicles may have an electromechanical steering gear control unit that can malfunction due to a damaged capacitor. If this malfunction occurs, the driver's steering input is not properly processed by the system and the vehicle may not respond as the driver intends. This defect can only occur immediately after vehicle start-up when the steering wheel is moved for the first time and at speeds less than 5 mph.
Risk: Driver attempts to overcome the system during malfunction will cause (1) vibrations in the steering wheel; (2) the steering system motor to turn off; (3) the red steering system malfunction indicator light to illuminate; and (4) audible warnings to chime. A malfunctioning steering system could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear in the affected vehicles. The recall began on december 5, 2008. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
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 2009 Volkswagen Passat have steering problems?
- NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Volkswagen Passat, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,000 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Passat year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has the most steering complaints (112), compared with 20 for the 2009.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Passat concerns the steering: 08V577000.