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Common Problems with 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Retrospectively, the 2006 Volkswagen Passat had 616 complaints, and 22% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2006 Volkswagen Passat?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2006 Volkswagen Passat fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 138 STEERING 110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 64 ENGINE 58 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 39 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 28 POWER TRAIN 24 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13 PARKING BRAKE 9 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 9 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 9 SERVICE BRAKES 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 VISIBILITY/WIPER 6 EQUIPMENT 5 STRUCTURE 5 SEAT BELTS 5 SUSPENSION 4 SEATS 4 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 TIRES 2 VISIBILITY 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1

Worst 2006 Volkswagen Passat Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2006 Volkswagen Passat November 16, 2008 Victims: 2 Mileage: 24000 miles

Me and my wife were traveling rt. 80 west bound to exit 61 elmwood park at about 12:45 am, weather condition was wet with rain and roads were slick....

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 Volkswagen Passat June 15, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 59000 miles

2006 passat purchased october 2009 with 48,000 miles, already out of warranty. the car now starts and cuts off immediately and has cut off around 6 or...

SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2006 Volkswagen Passat Victims: 1

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...