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2006 Volkswagen Passat repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 391 repairs.
2006 Volkswagen Passat electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 85 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volkswagen Passat
Engine not specified
| 22000 mi | Steering column switch, Wiper switch |
| 5000 mi | window wiper motor burnt out!!! |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19000 mi | Air Bag fault detected. Auto-up function for front-passenger window non-op. |
| 98000 mi US $4500 |
Compressor and Condensor/Dryer needed to be replaced. Expansion valve needed replacement, system recharged |
| 75000 mi US $1200 |
compressor wiring corroded and needed new compressor |
| 39000 mi | At temperatures below freezing radio controls on steering wheel non functioning. also horn non function in cold weather. |
| 19220 mi | AC Failure |
| 31000 mi | Single horn failure. Both horns replaced under warranty. |
| 35340 mi C $75 |
Vanity mirror failed. Something petty but it is the third one now. |
| 36640 mi | New vanity mirror installed. |
| 23000 mi | Sensor for airbag system, replaced very quickly under warranty, part was in stock at dealer |
| 113460 mi | Radio tone was going up and down randomly. The variable volume control in the radio settings doesn't work like it should . They took the radio out and shipped it to a repair shop under my aftermarket warranty. |
| 117980 mi | Finally got the radio back from after market repair shop. They did not fix it. Do not purchase Ensurall aftermarket warranty biggest mistake we ever did. Nothing but a big fat hassle and pain in the a**. VW dealer did not charge us anything. |
| 140740 mi | D/S power window not working. Found some broken wires between door and body. Took door apart pulled wires in, repaired and back out again. Also reset multiple codes. Recurring parking brake motor issues on this car so I give up fixing it. |
| 73700 mi US $770 |
Car would not start and acted like engine was seized.Shop even determined the engine was locked up but did a few more test and determined the A/C compressor had seized up not allowing the engine to turn over. No A/C problems before this. |
| 138000 mi US $1400 |
There were many electric issues, airbag sensors, horn, ac, check engine light. |
| 109000 mi | Compressor and condenser both broke |
| 70000 mi US $100 |
Air bag light was on. Loose wiring. |
| 39000 mi | Diagnostics for car dying while driving. AC also stopped working, apparently caused by failed compressor. Would cost $1300. Front power jack also stopped working, not fuse and dealer thinks its a more complex issue. Car having electrical issues, certain components randomly would stop working. Cig Lighter never worked, could not fix. AC died, was quoted $1300 to repair. |
| 111300 mi US $545 |
Windshield motor failed |
| 53000 mi US $305 |
Passenger headlight replaced |
| 70500 mi US $390 |
Drivers side power door lock would not work |
| 57000 mi US $250 |
Air would stop blowing cold at stop. Replaced compressor and condenser. |
| 20400 mi | Airbag module was bad, had to be replaced. It also affected the function of the electronic parking brake. Since then electrical subsystems of the car are run on CANBUS architecture, when one system fails, it often impacts the function of others. |
| 13000 mi | Front passenger window would not work on AUTO up or down. Would work if you held the button only. |
| 155000 mi $200 |
Airbag light on for passenger seat |
| 6820 mi | Radio clipping - new radio ordered |
| 9920 mi | replaced defective radio under warrant. Parts finally came in |
| 31000 mi US $100 |
Windshield wipers became detached from motor linkage after heavy ice and snow. Dealer removed wipers and cowl and re-attached the linkage. |
| 70000 mi | Steering lock TSB Airbag TSB |
| 41000 mi | immobilizer stopped working |
| 44000 mi | In-dash CD Changer stopped working and radio had to be replaced. |
| 106000 mi US $900 |
compressor failed |
| 8000 mi US $41 |
Parking brake switch in dash was bad - the PB warning in dash was displayed, and fault code found in PB control module. Owner replaced switch with updated version, problem solved. Parking brake switch in dash was bad - the PB warning in dash was displayed, and fault code found in PB control module. Owner replaced switch with updated version, problem solved. |
| 34000 mi | A/C Fan noise in below-30F temperatures. |
| 187000 mi US $200 |
battery drain caused by defective aftermarket radio |
| 5000 mi | Couldn't duplicate parking brake switch. |
| 6000 mi | Two issues required three trips to dealer. First visit air bag sensor needed replaced they had to order. Couldn't duplicate parking brake fault. Second visit fixed air bag sensor ordered parking switch. Third visit fixed parking switch. Airbag sensor replaced ordered parking switch |
| 7000 mi | Replaced parking brake assist switch. Had ordered last visit and they called me to co me in and change. |
| 10000 mi | Airbag fault switch needed to be replaced. Had to leave car overnight. They gave me a rental. |
| 76100 mi US $1500 |
multiple problems with air conditioning. had to replace fan and compressor. |
| 70300 mi US $350 |
Compressor failed. Replaced compressor |
| 122500 mi US $690 |
Fuse change |
| 125000 mi US $3000 |
Driver front side door does not lock or unlock at times. Passenger front side window goes down first before going up when "up" button engaged. Sunroof flips open randomly by itself. Lumbar support stopped working. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 79500 mi US $22 |
A/C not blowing cold. Replaced evaporative sensor. |
| 84600 mi US $75 |
Replace driver side belt buckle (Airbag sensor wires were broken), for the second time. |
| 111300 mi US $400 |
New AC compressor, condenser, expansion valve and drier. Flushed and recharged system. |
| 20000 mi | Small Issue with airbag. I took the car to the dealer when the "airbag falure" light came on. Dealer took about an hour and told me that I the conection to the seat sensor (wire under the seat) came disloged/loose and that they pluged it back in. Less |
| 20000 mi | Same old issue with airbag warning light. Dealer replaced connection clip under passenger seat. Problem continues. |
| 85000 mi US $2400 |
Passenger seat sensor failed. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | Replacement of interior light switch. |
| 59000 mi | Car was hard to start. Immobilizer issue. It fell into "no information in ECU" and "dealer was unable to recreate the issue." |
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Car would not recognize the key. If key was recognized, car would not start. The was an intermittent problem. Performed VAG-COM scan myself and pulled codes for immobilizer. Immobilizer was replaced by dealer under extended warranty. |
| 1000 mi | The bi-xenon headlight bulb burnt out prematurely. The front park assist sensor will beep continuously when wet. Dealer washed the car and sprayed the sensor but was unable to reproduce the problem. Car stereo showed NO SAT RADIO message. Radio software has been upgraded it hasn't shown since. |
| 4000 mi | Passenger side rear bass speaker was not working. Computer registered the fault at mile 254 on 06/20/06. I did not take delivery of the car until 9/30/06 so this fault has always been present. Dealer ordered replacement part then replaced faulty speaker. Driver front window was not rolling all the way down and the auto up feature would work only intermittenly. Dealer acknoweldged that the error code was recorded however they could not reproduce the problem. They seem to have lubricated the window rails as The headlight connector pulled itself loose from the headlight assembly causing the front passenger headlight to go out again. This time I explained to the dealer that there is a TSB for this issue and it is not a faulty bulb but a loose connection. Deale |
| 17000 mi | My stereo had the sudden bass syndrome. This problem has allegedly been resolved with the latest software update. We shall see, so far so good. After the ECU reflash my car has developed a problem with the E-brake (electronic parking brake) It gives a message on the MFD stating "e-brake switch failure see owner's manual"). The shop removed the switch plugged it back in and the problem went away. |
| 18000 mi | The electrical emergency brake switch finally went completely broke. The car was stuck in my driveway and had to be towed. Dealer replaced the switch and everything has been fine since then. |
| 27000 mi | Driver side headlight was inoperable. This is the 3rd time it happened. It has to do with the Adaptive Light System motor loosening the connector, there is a TSB out for it. Hopefully it's fixed for good this time. |
| 35000 mi | Rear LED tail light had two LEDs not working. Replaced whole assembly with new one. |
| 27000 mi | Y5 update. Checked and replaced positive battery cable. |
| 43000 mi | Driver seat air bag fault 01217. Installed new wiring harness under seat. |
| 33000 mi | bi-xenon headlamp burned out. Service manager said defective; $359.00 to repair; had to remove bumper. |
| 49000 mi | High beam headlight burned out. VW Tech removed bumber, installed nes part, under warranty, thankfully. |
| 112000 mi US $1100 |
Replaced whole a/c system |
| 57000 mi US $1600 |
A/C failed |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 16000 mi | Satellite radio inoperative. Replace satellite radio receiver. |
| 56700 mi US $200 |
Replacement of HID headlight bulb. |
| 35220 mi | Passenger side mirror no longer dips on selection of reverse. Problem not resolved yet. VW contacting engineering dept. re solution. |
| 36980 mi C $112 |
Diagnosed and repaired passenger mirror not dipping on reverse. |
| 36780 mi C $1100 |
Replaced both HID headlamps which failed simultaneously. Not covered by extended warranty. |
| 40 mi | check engine light on and low tire pressure light on at test drive. both fixed prior to delivery |
| 5000 mi | My compass not stay calibrated. I also noticed when I turn on the rear window defogger the compass will change it's direction within five seconds of activating the rear defogger. Then if you turn off the defogger the compass will go back to original headi |
| 7000 mi | Vehicle compass malfunctions when rear defroster is activated causing compass display to be inaccurate. Manufacture unable to determine cause, and cannot fix at this time. During 3rd repair attempt vehicle paint was damaged and will also need repair/pai |
| 42000 mi | New key fob ordered, would not communicate with vehicle, not due to low battery. New radio head unit (sound will alternate from really low and bassy sounding to really loud on its own without speed volume control being enacted) happens with tuner only, not CD's. |
| 42000 mi | New Radio is working well. New key fob works as it should. |
| 69000 mi | TSB for steering column and wires that run under seat for air bag. |
| 34000 mi | Upper horn quit working |
| 36000 mi | Passenger door won't open from outside...2nd occurrence. I think door module related...not fixed...parts ordered |
| 36500 mi | Replace window washer pump |
| 43000 mi | Steering wheel column lock and control module |
| 44000 mi | Replace steering wheel column lock and control module Parts in for prior steering column trip. although i was out of warranty by 2 weeks....they covered it. Would have been an expensive repair. Steering column electrical starting issue |
| 82700 mi US $160 |
airbag fault (wiring harness) code cleared - no problems found by mechanic |
| 107000 mi US $7 |
Headlight bulb replaced |
| 124000 mi US $17 |
Replaced low beam headlight bulbs after one failed. |
| 136000 mi US $221 |
Replaced RR door actuator |
| 86811 mi | replace air conditioning compressor done by non dealer shop Replace AC compressor. Car Air not working when purchased, I told them it had to be fixed. It took them 4 days but it works! ( it cost them $1500.00) |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 34000 mi | Also multiple light failure. |
| 36000 mi | Parking light out, too expensive to have the shop repair it. Did it myself in five minutes. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 71300 mi €90 |
Battery replaced |
| 73160 mi | airbag |
| 74400 mi €50 |
airbag again |
| 80600 mi | The passenger side airbag shows an intermittent error. I simply cleared the error and it hasn't shown again |
| 89900 mi €150 |
Airbag error fixed - broken connector |
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