2012 Volkswagen Jetta: loss of power steering

Filed Sep 18, 2018 · Engine · MN

Vehicle stalls randomly while idling and has happened twice will driving at low speeds, which causes loss of power steering. The car also drives rough before, and the stalling happens sometimes 3-4 times a day and other times not at all.

Filed Mar 4, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While driving at any unknown moment the car will start to misfire in 1 or more cylinders (seems like usually when there is moisture in the air) but you still never know when it will happen. This causes the vehicle to suddenly go into engine power control and will sometimes cut off the steering and brakes. I've gotten caught in the middle of an intersection with no brakes and no steering. I had to use my parking brake and shut the engine off. Most of the time the steering goes out is when I'm trying to make a u turn. And most of the time the engine starts to misfire and/or shut off is when I'm trying accelerate either after being stopped at a red light or significant increase like merging on a freeway

Filed Oct 13, 2016 · Steering · 33,700 miles · NY

No warning or drips in the driveway. Steering rack needed to be replaced. While driving, started making noise when turning. Took to the dealer that night. Required steering rack replacement. No power steering fluid was found. See attached.

Filed Jul 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 10,857 miles · MD

2013-07-19 - driving at 25mph, engine becomes unresponsive, error light comes on, engine stops completely, loss of steering and brake power, was able to coast to side street. Vehicle would not restart. Had to call a tow truck. Vw service team manager asserts metal shavings in fuel injector indicate contamination of fuel system. Does not indicate what driver behavior could prevent this, nor does he disclose publicized tdi high pressure fuel pump problems. Most recent fueling 2013-07-17. Fuel receipt reads: 12.99 gallon diesel 2 pump #10 with two days of uneventful driving prior to fuel pump failure, suggests misfueling not responsible.

Filed Jan 11, 2013 · Electrical · 14,364 miles · PA

I was driving at about 45 miles an hour and the vehicle suddenly lost power steering and all power. Without power steering it was difficult to get all the way over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed by roadside assistance and to the nearest vw dealership who evaluated the problem. The dealership indicated that the main fuse had melted and blown out the entire fuse box and the alternator cable had melted. The repair invoice indicates: "found alternator cable at fuse box melted, replaced fuse panel, alternator cable and fuse on front of fuse panel. Replaced wiring harness. Tested battery and charging system and road tested car. " I believe this is a fire hazard.