10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,574 miles

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problem #141

Sep 012022

Passat

  • miles
The contact owned a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while her husband was driving in traffic, he rear-ended a vehicle at approximately 25 MPH. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. While her husband was exchanging information with the other driver, the other driver alerted him that his vehicle had caught fire. As her husband attempted to retrieve a fire extinguisher from the truck, he was alerted that the fire had worsened and was instructed to move away from the vehicle. Within minutes, the vehicle became engulfed in flames and was incinerated. A police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The contact had the vehicle towed to her home where it remained in her possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was a total loss. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- New Tripoli, PA, USA

problem #140

Jul 182022

Passat

  • miles
Stalled out as I started to accelerate from a stop light. It's like not getting and fuel. Possibly some type of issue pertaining to that Then my airbag light keeps flashing. Floor board lights cut on an off for no reason. Electrical equipment Possibly incorrect?

- West Monroe , LA, USA

problem #139

Jun 012018

Passat

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the passenger-€™s side frontal air bag failed to function as designed. The passenger-€™s side frontal air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Pearblossom, CA, USA

problem #138

Aug 152018

Passat

  • 0 miles
There was a valve body recall for rough shifts. I had noticed these a couple of times. Also the vacuum pump, airbags ects.

- Springfield, MA, USA

problem #137

Feb 062018

Passat

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated while driving. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy while driving. The vehicle was taken to joseph Volkswagen of cincinnati (located at 3813 montgomery rd, cincinnati, oh 45212, (513) 914-1785) where it was diagnosed that the curtain air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 18V247000 (air bags). In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized when attempting to drive. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case numbers: 180151960, 181324957, and 08125390. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #136

Aug 192018

Passat

  • 123,000 miles
There is 2 safety recalls on my cars VIN number an my dealership I got it from wobt fix it I've asked over an over I've only had the car for about 8 or 9 months. Im still making payments on it but rarely driving

- Snow Hill, NC, USA

problem #135

Jun 032018

Passat

  • miles
Hi I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T and it has two recalls on the vehicle. I called Volkswagen to fix the recalls but they saying they can't fix my car because it won't start. I told them that the fuel pump control module recall could be the reason it won't start and that they need to fix it even if it doesn't start. The guy name ryan say he will have to charge me $130 to see what's wrong with the car before he can fix the recalls. I think he full of it and just want to find something else wrong with my car so he can say oh this the problem and try to charge me a arm and a leg. I feel like just because my car won't start doesn't mean he can't fix my recalls. Am I wrong because I thought by law no matter the circumstances or condition of the vehicle the recalls have to be fixed.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #134

Apr 242018

Passat

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V383000 (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 as the recall notice was received over six months ago. The dealer (Volkswagen of crystal lake, 5213 northwest hwy, crystal lake, il 60014) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Piattville, WI, USA

problem #133

Jun 272017

Passat

  • miles
Takata recall for air bag and faulty air bag system, faulty fuel pump recall still not activated and I have not been reimbursed for expensive repairs that are Volkswagen's fault.

- Coppell, TX, USA

problem #132

May 152015

Passat 4-cyl

  • miles
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

problem #131

Jun 082015

Passat

  • miles
I have received several recall notices but they are not available and I am afraid my kids could have a fatal accident

- Mission, TX, USA

problem #130

Sep 162016

Passat

  • 140,000 miles
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

problem #129

Feb 102016

Passat

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. 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 contact called jim ellis Volkswagen kennesaw at (770) 370-4900 (located at 950 ernest w barrett pkwy nw, kennesaw, ga) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Woodstock, GA, USA

problem #128

Aug 022017

Passat 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,830 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sunset motors incorp (740-264-1696 located at 2218 sunset blvd steubenville, oh 43952) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the front driver's side air bag was recently repaired per an unknown recall and was concerned that the front passenger side air bag could also be defective. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that no recall was associated with the VIN. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 63,830. Updated 10/17/17 updated 10/30/2017

- Wintersville, OH, USA

problem #127

Mar 132017

Passat

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (flagship Volkswagen, bayamon, 00959, puerto rico) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 10/24/17 updated 10/25/2017

- Arecido, PR, USA

problem #126

Apr 062016

Passat

  • 124,000 miles
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

problem #125

Apr 012017

Passat 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Volkswagen of clearwater, Florida was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/22/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 8/25/2017

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #124

May 022017

Passat

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags and was taken to the dealer to be repaired; however, the air bag warning indicator was already illuminated. The contact stated that the recall repair was not performed because the air bag warning indicator was illuminated and a diagnostic test was needed first. The vehicle was not repaired and the warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Rockville Center, NY, USA

problem #123

Feb 092016

Passat 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/23/17

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #122

Apr 222016

Passat

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V079000 (air bags). 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 manufacturer was not notified of the issue. In addition the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The contact stated that he last spoke with the dealer in April who stated that parts had not been provided to their region at the time. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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