Overview & Reviews
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.
- Powerful engines, excellent ride and handling dynamics, roomy and upscale interior, outstanding build and materials quality, available all-wheel drive.
- V6 models are expensive compared to Japanese rivals.
User Reviews:
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Worst Experience Possible - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By michael3614 - November 28 - 6:26 pmI purchased this vehicle in December of 2005. It turned out to be a HORRIBLE decision. The problems that I experienced included the tire pressure monitoring system, airbag malfunction, transmission issues shifting the vehicle, Dynaudio issues where the volume goes to MAX for no reason, autohold issues where the brakes did not hold, the engine light going off and vehicle going into "limp mode" as they called it, etc. ALL of these problems happened within the first 3,000 - 4,000 miles. I ended up getting a new car from the dealership and they said I wasnt the first one to have problems with the Passat. I was informed it must have "been a bad batch" and that my new car will be "better". Time will tell...
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Number One Nightmare - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By wilde13 - September 11 - 12:36 amThis is the worst car I have ever owned. It is my second Passst. Drove a 99 for 160K miles. It has been one tragedy after another. It has been one major fubar after another. Between electrical component failures, to bad electronic ignitions and keys to having both the engine and transmission go out at 81,000 miles. Volkswagen of America had the audacity to offer me a $1000 rebate on a purchase of my next VW. I am so frustrated I dont know what to do. I have kept up on the service, why not since its been in the shop so often. You will not see me even coming close to a VW lot for the rest of my life.
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Do NOT Buy this Car from Anyone - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Marissa Ketchum - April 28 - 2:05 pmThis car has problems left and right. I bought it used from a dealership about 3 years ago. The transmission has been going bad for about a year now. Im surprised it has lasted that long driving with a bad tranny. The bad tranny makes it constantly slip and clunk. It slips in between every single gear change and sometimes even slips when it isnt changing gears! Tried replacing the valve body and that did not help at all. Its completely unreliable and the worst car Ive ever owned. I expected so much more from a VW. Now, the fuel pump has broken so it doesnt start. Save your time and money and do not buy this year Passat.
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Trade this car - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Lukas - March 13 - 11:56 amI traded this car for Mazda 3 with 0 % interest , payment less money , more fun and no problem so far. Passat is junk with nice body. If You like to pay for service, spend a lot off time in dealer i strongly recommended but if you like your car to run and keep the car without of problems trade this car.
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Save your money - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By tarawater - August 19 - 1:35 amSince early 2007, I have had the catyletic converter split, front and read brakes replaced, steering column replaced and put on sideways...had to take it back to the dealer. Front axle, compressor, 12 tires...its awful in the snow and ice. Satellite radio died, peeling on the arms and buttons, leak in the sunroof, terrible heating/cooling system...takes forever to heat up. Electrically system messed up and when I try and open the window, it closes, then opens. Numerous other things wrong with it. In just the past 6 months Ive sunk $8000 into the car. The only thing I like is the way it handles on the open road. Im so disappointed with this car and will never buy a VW again.
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Worst Car ever owned - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Arash - May 26 - 10:00 amI bought this car from The Autobarn VW of Mount Prospect by seller ViC. THIS CAR IS JUNK .IF YOU LOOKING TO BUY CAR STAY FAR AWAY FROM VW .from the fist day I got this car about 2 years ago till now I have problem with it. I almost Chang all part of the car and finally I trad a car this week with Honda and one more time This car is a piece of junk.Ill never get another VW and I never recommended to any one.
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Waste of Money. Do not buy. - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Angela - April 24 - 1:56 pmI 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 its called. Not much of a car expert.) broke. Repair costs totaled $1400.00, which I didnt have to pay b/c of the warranty. 5 months later, the check engine light came on. VW told me that my gas cap wasnt 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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LEMON. PERIOD. - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By frne - May 20 - 2:25 amWhere do I even start. First off, DO NOT buy this car. I had this vehicle for almost five years and it is indescribable the feeling I had when I got rid of it. Never will I stray from Honda or Toyota again. There is a reason there are so many Hondas on the road and very few VWs. I learned the hard way. This car consistently broke down and needed repairs. Not cheaper, either. The air compressor went out twice, cold air return motor died, and numerous recalls. I honestly still cant believe a car could be so bad. On the bright side, I tell anyone who will listen how awful my experience with VW was. I have convinced at least 30+ people to never buy a VW with my previous experience.
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Biggest Piece of Crap I have ever owned - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By k_brackney - April 18 - 6:11 amI bought this vehicle in Germany over a year ago. In the past year I had over 2600 dollars in repairs. Not routine maintenance, but repairs. It ate oil....there was never a leak, but the oil would disapear. The maintenance lights would appear magically after repairs were completed. I purchased the VAG COM diagnostic program to stem the cost of the regular repairs which were required for safe operation of this money pit. I was throughly disappointed that I sold my 06 Ford Focus. But I was able to unload this clunker to purchase a 2011 Chevy Equinox. I will never buy a foreign car again!
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Lemon - 2006 Volkswagen Passat
By Winston Grey - February 19 - 1:13 pmI have owened the car for a month and so far it has been in the service shop for three weeks. It has braken and and had engine problems and the service is extremely poor. This is my fourth Volkswagen but it will probably be my last.
