2006 Volkswagen Passat service brakes problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased this car 2 years ago and have have the parking brake fail and break three times. The first time was shortly after the purchase and the car came out of gear in my driveway and began rolling. My 65 yo mom had to stop it and push it up as she was home alone. It turned on another time while…”
filed Dec 30, 2020
“Have replaced numerous parts ...the epx light keeps coming on which may reference to the oil pump bolt failing...crankshaft and cam shafts codes keep coming on even though they were replaced...transmission shifting slightly hard.. Overheating even though new parts were installed...air bag light…”
filed Jun 17, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE…Campaign 06V472000 · Dec 12, 2006
Service Brakes problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 12 | 27% |
| 2017 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2016 Passat | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 Passat | 26 | 11% |
| 2014 Passat | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 Passat | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 Passat | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 Passat | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Passat | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Passat | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 Passat | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Volkswagen Passat
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.