Best Steering rack for Volkswagen Passat

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Rank	Manufacturers	Ratings	Reviews	Positive	Negative	Avg. rating	Votes
1.	ZF	60%	3	3	0	4.0	9
2.	OEM Volkswagen	20%	1	1	0	5.0	3
3.	TRW	0%	1	0	1	1.0	-3

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ZF › Steering rack

louis_londoncartel 19 Jun 2023, 10:00

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Rating 4.0

So the ZF steering rack finally got through customs and arrived safe and sound - thanks UPS. The rack is originally from a VR6 Passat so in theory should be up to the task. Got it installed and hooked up and so far no leaks. Immediately I noticed the pump is a lot quieter connected to this rack than it was when connected to the TRW rack which makes me think the TRW rack couldn't handle the pressure coming from the pump? Or maybe there was just something wrong with it internally. So far no leaks from the ZF rack so fingers crossed it'll hold up well when I get it back on the ground and go for a test drive.

Pros: pump is a lot quieter, no leaks

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

ZF › Steering rack

b554me3 11 May 2023, 03:52

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Rating 4.0

I can confirm, I had to change the rack on my 2001.5 Passat because the steering wheel was loose and they are in fact interchangeable.

Pros: interchangeable rack

Cons: steering wheel was loose

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

ZF › Steering rack

psst97 25 Mar 2014, 20:01

Noise:

Rating 4.0

Put a used w8 rack in that had 66k on it. Tested it out before I buttoned it all up, seemed great. Buttoned it all up, drove a few miles on a test drive, no issues or noises at all.

Pros: seemed great, no issues

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

Mileage: 66000 km

OEM Volkswagen › Steering rack

206danebmx 16 Apr 2012, 05:58

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Rating 5.0

Wow, adjusting the steering rack tension made a huge difference, car feels way more responsive now.

Pros: car feels responsive

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

TRW › Steering rack

Hellenic Vanagon 13 Sep 2015, 17:49

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Rating 1.0

Leaking after OEM rebuild kit. On a g60 Passat Syncro, with TRW steering rack, with the VAG rebuild kit, the leaking continues.

Cons: leaking continues

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat

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Top manufacturers of steering rack for Volkswagen Passat

This part for Volkswagen Passat is made around the world. We have reviews for steering rack manufacturers from countries such as: Germany, USA .

In March 2026, the ranking of steering rack for Volkswagen Passat on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 5 reviews and 15 votes.

Which steering rack to choose for Volkswagen Passat?

Last month, PartReview users preferred ZF. 60% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.

In second place: steering rack OEM Volkswagen — 20%.

Third place: TRW with 0% of the votes.

In the overall ranking of steering rack, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:

ZF ranked 2, PR Score — 78. Based on 15 reviews and 47 votes.
OEM Volkswagen ranked 3, PR Score — 70. Based on 19 reviews and 60 votes.
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