What's New for 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2006
The VW Passat has been redesigned inside and out for 2006. The current version is 3 inches longer and 3 inches wider than its predecessor, with a more spacious cabin. Initially, VW will offer only a sedan, but the wagon rejoins the lineup later in the 2006 model year. Engine choices include the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 3.6-liter V6; last year's diesel engine option has been dropped. Trim levels have been renamed and recast; the Passat now comes in Value Edition, 2.0T, 3.6 and 3.6 4Motion trims. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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2006 Volkswagen Passat Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle (equipped with the 2.0L BPY TFSI engine) is failure of the Mechanical High Pressure Fuel Pump and also an occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Camshaft Fuel Pump Drive Lobe. The cost to repair the Mechanical High Pressure Fuel Pump is estimated at $1360.00 for parts and $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Camshaft Fuel Pump Drive Lobe is $429.00 for parts and $430.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Volkswagen Passat
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