Worst 2006 Volkswagen Passat Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 145 | 6 | 1 | 90,650 mi | |
| STEERING | 111 | — | — | 70,089 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 68 | 1 | 2 | 81,994 mi | |
| ENGINE | 64 | 4 | 3 | 107,896 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 41 | 3 | — | 115,561 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 31 | 3 | — | 52,860 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 28 | — | — | 98,321 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 28 | — | — | 137,636 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 27 | — | 1 | 42,967 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 18 | — | — | 69,282 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 17 | — | — | 24,014 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 2 | — | 51,367 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | — | — | 109,738 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 2 | — | 64,016 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | — | — | 94,576 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 9 | — | — | 43,974 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 9 | 1 | — | 34,235 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 50,333 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | — | — | 102,951 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 6 | — | — | 13,470 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | — | — | 24,086 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 | — | — | 48,520 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 55,055 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 8,581 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 109,575 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | 6,564 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 4 | — | — | 26,067 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 40,253 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 7,520 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 55,680 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Volkswagen Passat
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,490,657 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
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