1999 Volkswagen Passat steering problems
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 1999 volkswagen passat in which the control arms, tie rod ends, ball joints, and bushings are failing. Based on some internet research, this is a common failure for similar makes, models, and years. The problem occurs every day, and if left unattended, results in safety problems at higher…”
filed May 19, 2009
“On my vehicle, the passenger front lower control arm is failing at the ball joint. There are loud screeches at low speeds when passing over bumps coming from the ball joint evidencing the inappropriate wear. This was addressed and replaced according to service bulletin "vm" with volkswagen in early…”
filed Aug 4, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V414000 · Dec 6, 2000
Steering problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 Passat | 16 | 15% |
| 2016 Passat | 19 | 18% |
| 2015 Passat | 26 | 11% |
| 2014 Passat | 44 | 7% |
| 2013 Passat | 51 | 7% |
| 2012 Passat | 46 | 10% |
| 2010 Passat | 13 | 8% |
| 2009 Passat | 20 | 14% |
| 2008 Passat | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Passat | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 Passat | 112 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.