My family and I have been VW owners for over 60 years. Unfortunately, the 2006 VW Passat has been layered with defects, negligent manufacturing issues, faulty wiring, electrical problems, computer glitches, to mention a few. There have been many recalls including an official recall by the NHTSA, for steering linkage problems and tie rod assembly which caused a loss of steering, crashes and deaths. Over 292 complaints are filed with Consumer Affairs, over 561 defects reported, and thousands of horror stories like mine about this car. It's considered a lemon by many car professionals. Many dealerships in the USA offered to inspect, and replace the electronic steering column lock free of charge and address any other concerns, which should be standard, reasonable behavior for all VW dealerships, mandated by this Federal agency. Shortly after this car almost killed me in 2013, VW put me through countless stressful hours of calls, emails and the like and still refused to be fully accountable. Shortly after my almost end of life, the notorious VW Emissions Scandal spoke volumes. VW was well aware of their defects including the electrical system in the steering column/immobilizer, (the system won-??t recognize the key; a module in the car that connects the key and starts the engine is defective). In many cases, the entire steering column is defective and has to be completely replaced because the car-??s pistons, internal combustion and engine are all subpar. Even the Sunroof and drains are defective and every time it rains, there is a flood in my car which has caused life threatening mold and mildew. I am respectfully asking for your help in having VW provide me, a near [XXX] woman, a safe, reliable, car without another defective sunroof and without defective water drains. It can be used as long as it's reliable and without deadly mold and mildew. I have photos. Thank you. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- New York , NY, USA

Trying to start car and won't turn on with key all my keys don't work says steering wheel lock defective can't get my car to turn my radio on I am parked in my drive way and can't even tow it to dealer now because it won't go into neutral.

- Odessa, TX, USA

My vehicle does. Sudden stop while I'm driving emergency brake lights up nd then on dash it state to stop vehicle pull over and doesn't want to advance to move out of danger from traffic on streets and freeway. Then I won't want to advanced at time and the prnd all light up at one or none at all at time. This has happened about X 4 times last year and now it keeps doing it every time. So know I just keep my car parked because I'm afraid of putting my kids in danger I can't even take it in to a dealer for airbag recall.

- Paramount, CA, USA

I have a vos wagon 2016 and I have an electrical problem. They changed a model that goes before the bomb of the gasoline. That a recall that occurred in the dealer. I know the car has an electrical problem, but I do not know the cause. I checked the bomb manually and it works. There seems to be no electricity and the only thing that works are the lights and the sunroof. Parts of the car inside do not work. When I was checking the vehicle, on the carpet in the driver's seat, it was humid. There was water in revising the cause. I took out buckets of water from the car, and I think that's what causing the electrical problem. The only thing I could think would result in this much water would be through the sunroof. A friend recommended me a place to check this out, and he said he could fix it. Without telling this guy any big details, he confirmed my doubts about the cause. He believed that the most reasonable thing that occurred was that the sunroof leaked. The water doesn't go out, but instead, come inside and cause damages in the electrical fields of the car. So, this is why I was wondering if this could be a recall.

- Holland, MI, USA

This is my 2nd time writing only because the problem seems as if it may be more then just one thing! thinking it was ECM or something electrical, now may be the timing chain or fuel pump or combination of all! the car just randomly shuts off! on the highway, or at a stop, or just at cursing speed! some times it comes back on, other time it turns over and shuts right off again! I noticed a lot of people having similar problems with this make and model, also noticed a recall for exact symptom my car has, and for the same make model and year as my car but my VIN is not listed in the recall"?" hope something is done to fix this situation soon so that I can remain a loyal volkwagen customer!

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

Car has been running rough for a while and epc, traction control, and engine light keep popping up time to time, when lights appear car barely runs at all. Lately it has been shutting off completely while driving at any speed! (highway, street, or parking lot!) feel like I qualify for the recall that came out August 16, 2017 (NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 fuel pump failure cause engine stall if the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.) do to my symptom but did not receive a notice!

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

Fuel pump control module or fuel pump failing per diagnosis from independent repair shop. Car was brought in because this failure is draining battery while parked overnight. Noticed a buzzing sound from rear of car. 2+ amp draw. Cars has periodically stuttered upon acceleration also.

- The Woodlands, TX, USA

When stopping at at stop sign and trying to take off the engine seems to lose power and them all of a sudden it will make a surge and take off. When it first cranks up its slow and then it will kinda of jump and the it will run ok for a while. Have taken it to my mechanic and spent almost 500 dollars. He can't seems to find whats wrong im scared to drive it. VW said it might be the fuel regulator and probably would be in a recall but haven't heard from them in months

- Spring Hope, NC, USA

2006 Volkswagen Passat. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to emergency/ signal lights malfunction, sunroof problems and other vehicle issues. The consumer stated the vehicle intermittently fails to recognize the electronic key when attempting to start the vehicle. The blinker/turn signals fail to turn off when prompted. The consumer was advised that the signals would not turn off unless the steering wheel was turned completely straight. The sunroof opens unprompted. The dealer and manufacturer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was rotted underneath. The emergency brake lights flashed incessantly.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the warning indicator for the steering lock kept flashing. The vehicle was unable to be started. When the vehicle finally started, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the recall letter stated that the remedy and parts were not available since October of 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure to determine if it was related to the recall. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sarver, PA, USA

Takata recall-fuel pump control module: My car won't start, my keys get stuck in the ignition this happens when its stationary. My battery keeps draining. The coolant and water pump are leaking. There are sensor issues. Defective lightbulbs. The vehicle shakes when driving on the highway or street. The steering wheel loses power when turning causing the car to almost spin out of control. The brakes wont stop immediately when coming to a stop.

- Columbus, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. While at a traffic light, the vehicle began to lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The local dealer (david maus Volkswagen North, 1050 lee road, orlando fl, 32810) was contacted, but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Orlando, FL, USA

When starting the vehicle (inserting the fob), the car will start but a few seconds later, the car completely shuts off and displays the following message: "steering column lock defective." This problem has happened when first starting the car for the day and also when starting after being run. After searching about this complaint online on numerous forums relating to the Volkswagen, I found this was a common problem experienced by other owners across different years. This problem has even occurred while people are driving and it shuts off the car. I contacted Volkswagen thinking that they should be held liable for this defect affecting many people because of the potential safety threat it poses to the drivers. Well, they did not care that this problem is happening and they do not think it is a safety issue and will not pay to fix it. But how can it not be when it turns the car off??

- Waynesboro, PA, USA

Headlight wiring has lost all insulation, all wires are naked. High fire risk. I noticed this just now but seems to be like that for years and other have reported this problem on the web. VW says common issue.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

When starting the car this morning the engine cranked hard before starting. The battery is low. When trying to drive it this morning the car told me I needed to depress my clutch peddle. The car is an automatic, there is no clutch. The car is unusable. I was in my driveway at the time.

- Clinton, OH, USA

Takata recall I went in to get the repair a week later an airbag fault came on and still on. Then twice while I was driveing on highway car cuts off completely then I have to pull over with it just rolling. The steering sometimes comes on and says defective then the sun roof open closes by itself. Alot of electrical problems always have to get something fix just pray that I dont get into an accident. The heated seats dont work nomore for some reason on day they was good now no and its not the fuse.

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the check engine, headlight, and epc warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags); 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 auto nation dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the dealer cancelled approximately four appointments due to no part availability. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts would be available. The failure mileage was 124,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Columbus, GA, USA

Car will not start after flashing sign or it could stop anywhere which could cause crash: Steering - inspect for steering concern - comfort control module need to be replaced at no cost to the owner of the car - steering column control module: Electronic steering column lock, hardware need to be replaced and program correctly at no cost to the owner of vehicle as it is VW programing is defaulted.

- Mason, OH, USA

Takata recall

- Coppell, TX, USA

Takata recall first I would like to say my sunroof opens and closes it self then. Sometimes when I turn car on it shuts off says steering defected then its takes a couple seconds to come on. My wind shield wipers keep sayin I need water but its full then my daytime lights are off this car has many problems I keep getting the same parts fixed over and over. And then I have no recalls what the only way if we crash and die then we will get it fixed im putting so much money into car so can you please help thank you. This happen in different places the car shuts off different times.

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA