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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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Driver's vanity mirror cracked. Rattle underneath car when going over bumps. |
| 35000 mi US $65 |
Fog light grill was loose. |
| 70500 mi US $390 |
Sunroof randomly opens and closes. Intermittent. |
| 10000 mi | Replaced peeling buttons on automatic windows |
| 20000 mi | Cosmetic damage to radio and other interior button caused by heat damage. Covered by warranty. |
| 26000 mi | Door lock and unlock stickers were peeling. |
| 19000 mi | A rear window trim piece had a small crack. Dealer offered to replace. The first piece ordered had a defect so a second part was ordered. This is the only defect the car has had since new. |
| 37000 mi | Paint bubbling on radio and door lock buttons. Buttons were replaced with new design. |
| 42000 mi | Instrument cluster has a loose spot that rattles occasionally. |
| 42000 mi US $600 |
radio surface damaged/peeling, replaced under warranty |
| 26000 mi | Soot buildup on rear bumper above exhaust had stained paint to the point I could not get it off. The dealer's paint shop had a solvent which removed the stain. |
| 114060 mi C $349 |
Fought with VW for 2 yrs over flaking paint. Even changed dealers. Finally, after threats of court action they painted the complete car except hood and rear bumper, which cost us 349.00. See the Lemon Aid Guide for info on consumer rights. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi | Repair of trim pieces. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44700 mi | Suspension was creaky at under 60degrees, new strut mount plates installed, better but still not 100 percent, however, don't plan on doing anything further to it regarding this issue. |
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