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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%)
Chart based on 391 repairs.
2006 Volkswagen Passat other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 27 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
| 39000 mi | The catalytic converter separated from the flange is what I was told. Sounded like the muffler or some other exhaust component fell off. It was covered under VW's warranty. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | trunk did not close |
| 55000 mi | replaced clips on steering column lock |
| 49000 mi US $165 |
The trunk latch broke and we could not close the trunk without some serious effort. |
| 24000 mi US $100 |
Replace cracked windshield |
| 142000 mi US $500 |
Air bag fault reported; system showed a single sensor error, cleared the code and the fault did not return. Full system diagnostic charge was $175. |
| 57653 mi US $1125 |
Had to have the Steering Column and Comfort/Convenience Module (immobilizer) replaced because car would not start |
| 29000 mi | catalatic convertor parts fell off or not originally attached correctly |
| 34000 mi | a/c unit went out had to be replaced. |
| 76800 mi US $100 |
The trunk would not latch when temperatures were below 65 degrees. The latch was replaced. |
| 26000 mi | Trunk Latch was not working correctly, would not shut sometimes. |
| 92000 mi US $1500 |
lock would not engage on passenger door |
| 9000 mi US $146 |
The gas cap would seal completely, but the warning light would indicate it was not sealed randomly. coming on and going off with no changes to the cap made. The cap was replaced, bad seal on it. |
| 42000 mi | Trunk latch did not latch. Latch was replaced. |
| 55000 mi US $1770 |
trunk latching system broken mostly due to plastic locking mechanism |
| 26000 mi | Gas cap would not seal causing light to come on. It was replaced under warranty. |
| 15000 mi | Order new lid for storage compartment to replace broken one (email 050207) Compartment above radio/below AC vent would not close completely, was replaced. |
| 42000 mi | Replaced door lock switches because they were peeling. |
| 18000 mi | Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminated on a trip through Texas. Dealer at San Antonio diagnosed a "runner valve" on the top of the intake manifold as being stuck open. OK to drive back to Alabama to local dealer. Local dealer could find no computer codes |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Sub Frame bolt tighten. Transmission flashed. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28520 mi C $65 |
Trunk opening lifts stopped working |
| 36000 mi | fixed passenger door Window washer pump failed and was replaced with another they had in stock |
| 41500 mi | Driver's door would not open from the outside...only from the inside. Replace door latch and Boden cable under OEM warranty. |
2006 Volkswagen Passat 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 44000 mi | The trunk was not latching shut, the fix took roughly an hour. |
| 36000 mi | clogged windshield washer nozzles |
| 17000 mi | Completed repair of clogged windshield washer nozzles. |
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