2007 Volkswagen Passat Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 262 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 6% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had my cv boots replaced in 2013 on the left side and then again on january 2016. I had my vehicle looked at on 9/15/17 and was told that the same boot has a tear in it and needs replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #11023701, filed 2017-09, 133,250 miles“When I insert my key in cold weather my car will display steering wheel lock and my car cuts off and beeps locks key in ignition, releases key after a bit and lets me re try and starts, other times it may take several attempts but has started. I took car to dealer they saw nothing wrong with it but quoted a high price to replace part and mentioned that its a common occurrence! I believe this should be looked into seriously before anyone gets hurt by steering locking!! And it should be recalled!”
NHTSA complaint #10549611, filed 2013-10, 66,000 miles“I have been experiencing a steering column lock defect warning on my dash and the car often will not start without repeated attempts. This appears to be a common and very expensive defect with passats and the vw Passat blogs are full of complaints about this defect. I contacted vw and they were no help. The rep offered her sympathy but nothing as far as vw taking responsibility for the problem. It appears that this defect can result in steering wheels locking while driving, engines cutting off without warning, and the car not starting leaving drivers stranded. …”
NHTSA complaint #10930197, filed 2016-12, 106,000 miles“There is an electric steering column defect which makes the car stop all of a sudden in the middle of the drive. After that, the car would not start even after trying for at least a minute. This is dangerous as the car just stops while you are driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11128503, filed 2018-09, 78,700 miles“Sudden failure of steering wheel. Display shows steering wheel lock . This could be serious issue if it happened during driving. Unable to start the car or to get the car in neutral gear. Had to tow the car to the vw service where it was diagnosed with steering control module failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10556549, filed 2013-12, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 15% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 11% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 | 19 | 18% |
| 2015 | 26 | 11% |
| 2014 | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 | 51 | 7% |
| 2012 | 46 | 10% |
| 2011 | 2 | 13% |
| 2010 | 13 | 8% |
| 2009 | 20 | 14% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 112 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 5% |
| 1999 | 76 | 11% |
| 1998 | 52 | 16% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat
106 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
32 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen Passat
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology