By Angela on 07/30/10 06:24 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I bought a 2006 VW 2.0t passat, with 48,000 miles in may of 2009. This car is a piece of junk. Thank goodness I had a certified pre-owned warranty on it, good until 75,000.2 months after buying this, a transmission valve (I think that what it's called. Not much of a car expert.) broke. Repair costs totaled $1400.00, which I didn't have to pay b/c of the warranty. 5 months later, the check engine light came on. VW told me that my gas cap wasn't on tight enough. I took it to the dealer, $2200.00 worth of stuff wrong. Once again, all covered under warranty, thankfully. Last week, had to have the car towed from work. Engine gasket broke and pcv valve bad. $500.00. Trading it in tomorrow.
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By Co Car Girl on 07/27/10 08:05 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I bought mine used, 2 weeks after buying it I had to replace both front cv boots $1k a piece. in the last 18 months I have had it in the shop at least 12 times. In the last 4 weeks I have had the passenger side electrical, all 4 steering mech, wiper arms, thermostat replaced. Also have a sunroof that likes to open when not prompted. The park brake likes to set and unset itself after I turn the car off. What a joy it has been to drive every rental car known to man while waiting for parts. Thing is every time I get it back I am happy to be sitting in the comfortable ergo friendly car that drives like a dream.... when its running. Don't buy unless you have lots of time/$ to sit at the mech
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By 3RDVW on 07/15/10 13:29 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I've owned Jettas before, but this Passat is pure junk. It's been in the dealership more than with me. Replaced Throttle Valve Control, Crankcase Breather Valve, CV Joint Boot, Catalytic Converter, Compressor Condenser, the list goes own! It also has intermittent noise when accelerating (but only I can hear it). Bought extended warranty-at present I've spent $400 this year already in deductibles.
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By varuca salt on 07/12/10 12:02 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
First the AC busted a hole in itself then all interior parts bubbled and peeled off within a year, then my cam system blew they replaced that, then my shifting cables broke, sun visors don't work and fall out of the holes that hold them up, all buttons had to be replaced, consistent alignment problems, consistent gas cap issues, consistent check engine light, fuel pump replaced, vacuum seals and all that kind of stuff replaced, now warranty is over and I'm stuck with only one year payments left with a piece of crap that is fun to drive that I have to trade in when all i wanted was a car that would last 100k miles, I've got 58k and Im DONE.
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By Cat on 07/06/10 17:02 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Review
I purchased this car used at 35K and it's been in the shop 3x in the last 2.5 months with engine issues, key fob issues, fuse went, and suspension issues. The car has never been in a prior accident and never one with me since I purchased it. I'll never get another VW. Plan to trade this car in by end of year if these problems keep occurring, as I suspect they will.
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By havinnofunwith vw on 06/18/10 07:57 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I agree with the majority of other reviews. There are a few good points (mileage, fun to drive, roominess) but it stops there. This vehicle is junk. I have experienced many of the issues mentioned, as well as catalytic converter self destructing at 81k miles. I owed a Scirocco 25 years ago. Same deal - fun to drive but unrelenting issues. Swore at the time, no more VWs. The wife talked me into this, but never, never again.
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By Avoid VW on 06/14/10 21:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This was the worst car my family has owned. The car had numerous problems. The first was one of the xenon headlamps went bad about a week after we bought the car. The second was the windshield wipers wouldn't come on in the rain and the local VW dealership couldn't fix the problem. One of the turn signal lights popped off the car for no reason and had to be rigged to stay in place. The CV boots went bad after about 2 years. There was loud road noise if you didn't have the radio on. The speakers broke also. Problems with the parking brake. The interior lights started coming and the seat had to be removed and it cost 500 bucks.
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By Tim on 06/07/10 19:22 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
2006 3.6L Passat loaded. Passenger side Xenon headlights gone out for the second time. Can you believe a $ 460.00 repair. Incredible! Bumper needs removal to replace bulb. This car has only 17K miles on it. Thank god it was under warranty but I'm worried when the warranty ends. Other than this problem, love this car. Dealership has been great with any repairs since its under warranty.
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By Scott from Vegas on 04/28/10 02:36 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This car has been pretty great. The engine and driving performance are the kicker for me. Down shift with the steering wheel padles and you're gone. Dynaudio radio is awesome. Great options, seat memory function, parking sensors, turning headlights and side lights for cornering are great. Fit and finish inside could be tighter, in most new VWs I sit in at the dealer they seem to have a tighter interior. The AC is a little weak, and the NAV system is kinda hard to use quickly. I had a few issues with the transmission that were fixed by the dealer under warranty, but nothing major. Got 42K on it now and I'm only upset cuz they don't offer the 3.6 in the Passat anymore.
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By ttg_wombat on 04/13/10 15:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
This is my second Passat, at the end of the lease now. I loved my 2002 B5. This, however, is not a B5. I enjoyed this car, but had some problems with it. The electronic parking brake has been repaired 2x now and still glitchy. It actually disengaged itself and rolled across a parking lot once! AC compressor had to be replaced and the AC is anemic anyway. The film on the dash bubbled up in the sun. In its favor: the car is just a blast to drive. I have the 6 speed, and it's a hoot. The automatic was anemic compared to the 6 speed. The sensation of a big car moving like a little roadster is comical, enjoyable and uniquely entertaining.
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