Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Volkswagen Passat has 13 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2011 | STEERING | THE PASSAT HAS BEEN A WELL MAINTAINED FAMILY WAGON. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED AND HAS MOSTLY E... |
| Oct 21, 2009 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT A RELATIVELY LOW SPEED WHE... |
| Nov 16, 2007 | STEERING | I AND THOUSANDS OF OTHER VW PASSAT OWNERS WISH FOR VW OF NORTH AMERICA TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE TIE ... |
| Mar 22, 2007 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE SLUDGE IN ENGINE LEADING TO FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP AND THE TURBO. IN ADDITION, ALSO HAD TO ... |
| Mar 21, 2007 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TOOK CAR FOR STATE INSPECTION. MECHANIC FOUND BOTH LEFT AN RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE ROD... |
| Jan 29, 2007 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN | TL*- THE CONTACT TOOK THE 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TO A DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS... |
| Sep 21, 2005 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | I OWN 2001 VW PASSAT WITH 43200 MILES. THIS PAST YEAR I NOTICED FAILURES OF OUTER CV JOINT BOOT BOTH... |
| Aug 25, 2005 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | DT: ON AUGUST 25 ONWER WAS UPSET BECAUSE HE HAD TO REPLACE TIE RODS, AND HAD THE VEHICLE ALIGNED. H... |
| Jan 21, 2005 | STEERING | THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE. DEALER HAD TO TIGHTEN THE RACK AND PINION IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE THE... |
| Oct 10, 2004 | STEERING | AT 13,000 MILES, STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO "CLUNK" WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. NEW STEERING COLUMN INSTA... |
| Oct 15, 2003 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES ARE WORN OUT. TIE RODS ARE WORN OUT ON BOTH SIDES. CATALYTIC CONVER... |
| May 20, 2002 | STEERING | BOLTS HOLDING STEERING RACK TO FRAME KEEP COMING LOOSE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES WITH THE FIRST A... |
| Apr 17, 2001 | STEERING | CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE LOWER WORM SHAFT IN THE STEERING. *JG |