Volkswagen GOLF steering problems
88 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
1,348 owner complaints analyzed
54 distinct recall campaigns
37,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 680 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
88 of 1,348 complaints match this topic (6.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 504647 · 1996-05-23 (May 23, 1996)
POWER STEERING FAILURE, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH EVEN A SLIGHT PUDDLE VEHICLE LOSES ITS POWER STEERING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 874536 · 2000-11-07 (November 7, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 TO 45 MPH HEARD A SNAP AND THAT WAS ROTORS SNAPPING IN HALF, LOST ALL BRAKES AND STEERING. THERE WERE FIVE RECALLS ON VEHICLE THAT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 874536 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 490478 · 1995-12-02 (December 2, 1995)
GRINDING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN DUE TO FAILED SPIRAL SPRING ASSEMBLY, ALSO RENDERED AIR BAG USELESS. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 490478 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504493 · 1996-05-11 (May 11, 1996)
SMOKE CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. *AK
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Owner report 800760 · 1996-08-12 (August 12, 1996)
FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUISING THE STEERING TO SHAKE WHEN DRIVING.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 800760 at NHTSA ↗