2017 Volkswagen Golf Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf, 3% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While in the number 2 lane on the freeway, using cruise control, we approached a semi truck in the number 3 lane. We were moving more quickly than the semi truck and did not change lanes nor did the semi truck. The freeway was straight. The automatic braking system turned on and engaged the brakes when our car reaches approximately the rear axle or is next to the back middle of the semi truck. Brakes engage in the same fashion they do as if there was a hazard in front of us. To be clear, nothing at all is in front of us, just the semi truck to our right.”
NHTSA complaint #11210177, filed 2019-05, 13,000 miles“Failure of wheel speed sensor in front right wheel. This is the THIRD time I have had a wheel speed sensor fail on this car, which has 35,000 miles on it. Failure caused loss of power steering, airbags, abs, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #11610366, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 11036880Aug 3, 2026Clean and install an additional plastic "ring" to prevent ingress of dirt,hair. Foreign bodies into the clock spring.
- 11018934May 22, 2025Using Alignment Sheet Submission Form
- 10247537Dec 11, 2023Rear of teering wheel trim modification for noise when maneuvering.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 5 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 7% |
| 1994 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf
56 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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