2005 Volkswagen GTI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Volkswagen GTI, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The hydraulically assisted steering rack on my car blew its seal(s) after 3 years and 14k miles. This is the second rack to fail on my car in 38k miles. The original was replaced under factory warranty at 23k miles, the second failure is being denied a claim due to out of warranty status.”
NHTSA complaint #10383120, filed 2011-02Related service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10124480Aug 22, 2014Tech Tips (Electro - Steering issues): If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver…
- 10242375Nov 25, 2013VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10052354May 3, 2013Volkswagen: steering rack. After replacing the steering rack the fault code 01309 008 is set in abs/esp module. Also included model gti my 2013, model tiguan my 2005-2007, model…
- 10041250Jun 6, 2011Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
- 10238964Feb 6, 2009If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 20% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 20 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 13% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volkswagen GTI
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen GTI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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