Volkswagen Golf General Steering Problems
Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 14 problems related to steering (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the Golf. 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.
See all problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Golf . Despite a 2015 recall, 2016 Golfs are still being affected by faulty clock spring setups and a lack of some type of cover that is preventing debris from getting inside and breaking them. While driving the car, the airbag warning light went on. I then noticed that none of the control features on the steering wheel worked. See all problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf . Takata recall- 2015 gti. Turned car on at 5:30 after work and airbag error light came on, no controls in steering wheel working like volume , blue tooth cruise control and horn. Car was parked for 8 hours. Light driving city traffic usually from and back to work. There was no indication, just stopped. See all problems of the 2015 Volkswagen Golf . Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v464000 (steering, electrical system). However, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. On two occasions, about two weeks apart, the power cut off while driving. The car became very difficult to steer. The alternator light came on. After turning the ignition off and on again once or twice, the car started again, and the light was no longer on. On the first of these occasions, the car was being driven on a city street. It was a minute or two after first starting the car that day. The second was also on a city street. This also occurred just after starting, while turning a corner. On a third occasion, about one week before the above-mentioned two incidents, the epc light came on and power was diminished, but the engine did not cut out totally.
This occurred on an expressway, after the car had been driven for some time. After dropping in speed, the engine returned to normal before the car stopped. Both problems would appear to be electrical problems. Vw customer service told me that as there was no light on the dashboard, they could not diagnose the problem. Needless to say, this is a very dangerous problem. See all problems of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf . Reading some online forums, many people are experiencing a creaking sound coming from components related to the steering system. It occurs when turning the steering wheel in either direction. The exact diagnosis is not posted on any of the forums but it does make vw owners nervous. It happens when the vehicle is stationary or in motion, regardless of the speed. See all problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Golf . Steering power assist "twitches" while car is in motion.
Happens at random times, speeds and steering conditions while driving. Enough to jerk the car into the next lane. Might be tied to vw's dsr or dynamic steering recommendation setting in the vehicle computer. The 2011 vw Golf tdi shut off while being driven. The steering wheel locked. See all problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Golf . Unsafe 110n sr-43 off ramp. Driving in freeway traffic at around 35-40 mph. Prior,to this incident, car has been well maintained and trouble free. Engine died, subsequently power steering stopped working and I needed to steer vehicle to shoulder of road. I consider myself to be an experienced driver and was able to adjust to situation, concerned that a less experienced driver could have had an accident in the same situation. I was sitting in traffic and when I began to accelerate the car just died in the middle of the road. I turned on my hazard lights for people could go around me so I could figure out how to get to safety. As soon as the car died I tried to turn the key to get it started again.
