Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Volkswagen / Passat / 2006
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007126217 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 There is an unsafe throttle lag on the 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6 liter. approx 4 sec delay when depressing the accelerator pedal after the car comes
007125790 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 The vehicle has a hesitation when accelerator is pressed from a stop. this is extremely dangerous for the driver and to others when driving in
006123717 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. while idling, the engine increased to 900 rpms or more. as a result, the vehicle unexpectedly
007122659 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Over the past 2 years of leasing my new 2006 vw passat, from time to time when the car down shifts to first gear it makes a very noticeable "hard"
007121550 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning. the check engine and battery warning lights
007120857 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My 2006 passat 3.6 has had problems shifting in sports mode.. transmission will get stuck in 1st gear and not shift into 2nd.. the rev limiter will
007120856 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My 2006 passat 3.6 has problems when pressing gas pedal.. vehicle seems to have a delay when pushing peddle.. you can push pedal down 1/4 way before
007120855 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My 2006 passat 3.6 has problems when pressing gas pedal.. vehicle seems to have a delay when pushing peddle.. you can push pedal down 1/4 way before
007120854 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My 2006 passat 3.6 has radio issues.. when turning volume up past the half way point it seems to get lower in volume.. it seems to have problem with
007120853 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My 2006 passat 3.6 has loud noise coming from right front corner.. this has happened 4 or 5 times now.. sounds like something is hitting firewall..
007120851 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My 2006 passat 3.6 has shifting problems when down shifting from 2nd to 1st.. car sounds like sledge hammer hitting under hood when down shifting..
007119060 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 01/20/07 passat 3.6 had catastrophic engine failure while driving home. warning light came on display advise low oil pressure and to immediately stop
007115844 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I own a 2006 vw passat 2.0t. two days ago, as my wife was parking with the baby in the back seat, the brakes suddenly failed completely and she
007115207 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 On hot weather days (90 degrees or more) the engine will intermittently run at a high idle of approximately 1,000 rpm at stops. the engine normally
007115043 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I was stopped at a traffic light on a slight uphill grade when the car's engine suddenly started to race. the car surged forward before i could brake
007114955 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Engine idle intermittently sits higher than normal (900-1000rpm) permitting car to want to lurch forward (like at traffic stops) which can cause the
007114884 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 During heavy usage of the a/c system (especially on hot days), the car increases rpm's, presumably to compensate for the increased load on the
007114877 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Issues with hesitation when a rolling stop, and when completely stopped. there is a 2-3 second delay before the car responds to the gas pedal. i
007114867 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Engine idle speed increases to 900-1000 rpm at stops in warm/hot weather. this causes driver to increase pressure on brake to stop car safely. this
006114677 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that when she activated the turn signal lights, the signal indicated that she was
007112696 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Hard shift in 6 speed vw passat2006 when you come to a stop from high speed 50-60)mph. it feels like sledge hammer hits the car. vw says they don't
006106163 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6l hesitated from a slow rolling. when slowing but not stopping the car completely, the car hesitated when the throttle was
006105978 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6l fwd automatic. hesitation from a slow roll. when slowing but not stopping the car completely the car hesitated when the
006105977 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6l fwd automatic. hesitation from a slow roll. when slowing but not stopping the car completely the car hesitated when the
006105847 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Continuing dangerous slow roll hesitation when applying throttle. 1-2 second delay between throttle application and acceleration. tsb pcm update for
007105796 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Throttle lag at stop presents dangerous situation when entering traffic. manufacture is aware of issue, but has not presented fix. my vehicle is 3.6l
006101465 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the push key becomes stuck and the gears must be shifted in order to correct
006101464 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the push key becomes stuck and the gears must be shifted in order to correct
006101463 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. the contact stated that the push key becomes stuck and the gears must be shifted in order to correct
006098197 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 In november 2006, on one occasion the windshield wipers turned on without me turning them on and i had no control over changing their speed or turning
007095027 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 On january 23, 2007, i made an appointment with crestmont vw in pompton lakes, nj to perform the brake line (nhtsa campaign id number : 06v472000 )
007094917 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2/5 noon: as i was pulling out of my apartment complex on to a main road, my brakes went out. fortunately, i was going 10 mph so was able to come
007094916 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2/5 noon: as i was pulling out of my apartment complex on to a main road, my brakes went out. fortunately, i was going 10 mph so was able to come
007094241 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 vw passat. the contact received a recall notice on january 25, 2007 re: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
007094240 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 vw passat. the contact received a recall notice on january 25, 2007 re: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
006094215 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Air bag warning light came on, car was taken for service and driver's seat receptacle was replaced. electronic parking assist has suffered repeated
901094135 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 WW PASSAT CUSTOMER WANTS TO KNOW IS HIS VEHICLE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL (RECALL 06V472000 P7-VACUUM BOOSTER)**CC *JB
007092863 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl*- the contact stated after driving the 2006 volkswagen and attempting to exit the vehicle she noticed that both the foot lights and the interior
006090851 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. he had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out
006090850 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. he had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out
006090849 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. he had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out
006090848 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. he had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out
006090847 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. he had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out
006090846 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. he had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out
006089649 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 When driving my new 06 passat 2.0t at 35 mph+, w/ passengers (avg. weights - approx 140 ea.) the car bottoms out, rubbing the road surface, over even
006086975 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE. I HAD TO CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO WALK ME THROUGH HOW TO "DEACTIVATE" THE PARKING BRAKE. *JB
006084559 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I have had recurrent issues with my 2006 passat. i just got the car back from the dealer after being at the dealer for repairs for 25 days, and i
006084558 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I have had recurrent issues with my 2006 passat. i just got the car back from the dealer after being at the dealer for repairs for 25 days, and i
006084557 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I have had recurrent issues with my 2006 passat. i just got the car back from the dealer after being at the dealer for repairs for 25 days, and i
006084240 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 At the red light, engine started to vibrate. when the light changed to green, my wife decided to pull over to see what happened. she realized that the
006076790 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 The check engine light came on and stayed on while driving my 2006 volkswagen passat. it took the dealer 4 attempts to fix the problem. first they
006073658 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Throttle lag. when turning into traffic, sometimes the car lurches forward instead of easing forward. the throttle should be adjusted so that softly
006073657 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Shaking issue while braking and after releasing brake. the entire car vibrates. dealer contacted and said there was no way to repair at the current
006073656 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Shaking issue while braking and after releasing brake. the entire car vibrates. dealer contacted and said there was no way to repair at the current
006073299 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Vehicles throttle- by- wire system creates unsafe delay in acceleration and an exaggerated lunging effect when unexpected. unsafe in the event of an
006073298 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Vehicles throttle- by- wire system creates unsafe delay in acceleration and an exaggerated lunging effect when unexpected. unsafe in the event of an
006072757 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Events leading up to the failure ;the problem that i am about to describe has on a consistent basis occurred since i purchased the vehicle. failure
006072739 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at low speeds of 0-5mph the engine jumps to rpm's of 900 to 1000 rpm's causing the vehicle to lunge forward
006072738 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at low speeds of 0-5mph the engine jumps to rpm's of 900 to 1000 rpm's causing the vehicle to lunge forward
006072426 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 There were no events leading up to failure when depressing the accelerator while the vehicle is moving forward there is a one to two second delay
006072424 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 There are no events leading up to failure. i didn't experience the symptom when i bought the car. the car had 71 miles at the time of purchase. i
006072422 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I purchased my vw 3.6 4motion passat with 71 miles. when the vehicle reached 200 to 250 miles, the engine started shaking when gently applying brakes
006072421 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I purchased my vw 3.6 4motion passat with 71 miles. when the vehicle reached 200 to 250 miles, the engine started shaking when gently applying brakes
006072233 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 My wife and i leased a 2006 passat value edition on 06/24/06 for this company. it came to my wife's attention on 07/20/06 while at work that the car
006071708 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 volkswagen passat delay in acceleration, while accelerator was depressed. *kb the consumer was told there was no fix for the hesitation. the
006071503 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Recurring engine misfire. there is a engine misfire that seems to occur mostly when it's very hot outside (arizona summers!) and significantly affects
006071446 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 vw passat 2.0t airbag failure. two previous airbag fault warning lights, dealer simply reset. on third failure light warning, i was advised the
006069666 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 There is an unsafe prolonged hesitation when depressing the accelerator pedal on the 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6 liter 4 motion. when depressing the
006069665 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 There is an unsafe prolonged hesitation when depressing the accelerator pedal on the 2006 volkswagen passat 3.6 liter 4 motion. when depressing the
006067485 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 vw passat 3.6 two weeks ago a noise appeared quite suddenly. originally thought the car in front of me had a bad muffler. noise coming from front
006067484 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 2006 vw passat 3.6 two weeks ago a noise appeared quite suddenly. originally thought the car in front of me had a bad muffler. noise coming from front
006066564 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Purchase 2006 passat with 4 wheel motion in feb 2006. approximately 6 weeks later engine light came on. took to dealership where they took out the
006066067 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Emergency parking brake malfunction. by pushing the button for the parking brake, you are not able to release it when you press your foot on the
006065370 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Windshield wiper system works only intermittently on low, high settings no matter what speed i'm driving. car does not have a rain sensor system.
006063062 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Dt*: the contact stated the brake system auto hold has failed multiple times. this causes the vehicle to roll into oncoming traffic. the vehicle is
006061136 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Check engine light came on. upon drop off to dealer it stayed for 5 business days(as of 3/30 it is still there). multiple fault codes for misfiring
006058114 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph and attempting to come to a stop, the rpm gauge needle gave sporadic readings. while the rpm readings
006058113 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10mph and attempting to come to a stop, the rpm gauge needle gave sporadic readings. while the rpm readings
006057732 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 I purchased a 2006 passat from graham automotive in sioux falls, sd on december 20, 2005. on friday, feb 24th when driving on i-229 in town i thought
901056888 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Ltr fm (pa) owner of a 2006 passat defective seating question why vehicle has not been recalled dot. *ts the consumer stated the heater seats burned
005054843 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 There is a manufacturer's defect in material for the leather seats and headrest. volkswagen is not willing to honor the warranty for the limited new
005051737 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 December 23 - leased a brand new 2006 passat. drove off the lot and on to the highway. tried to wash windows, window spray worked, wipers did not.
005050665 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Dt: the contact complained about a windshield wiper problem. after engaging the windshield wipers into the on position they b worked intermediately
005043620 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Here is the entire unabridged version of my first email to volkswagen regarding the health safety issues of listing their glove box as a mini-
005043619 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2006 Impending health risk to users of the volkswagen passat here is a copy of an email i recently sent to volkswagen, their (sad) response, and my reply

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