2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

2 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10413736 | July 20, 2011

20 AFTER I PURCHASED MY CAR AT CARMAX IN LAUREL, MD IN JUNE 2009 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE MY AC WAS BLOWING HOT AIR, AFTER A DIAGNOSIS CARMAX SENT MY CAR TO A FITZGERALD VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP IN ANNAPOLIS, MD WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED IT FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND IN TURN HAD TO REPLACE MY AC COMPRESSOR, CONDENSOR AND CLUTCH. I RAN THE AC FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS (JULY & AUG 2009) THAT YEAR, SINCE WE WERE ALREADY HALF WAY THROUGH THE SUMMER. IN MAY 2010 WHEN I TURNED MY AC ON AGAIN IT BLEW HOT AIR, I SENT IT BACK TO CARMAX WHO DIAGNOSED IT AGAIN AND SAID THE AC COMPRESSOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH SHOULD BE REPLACE, LESS THAN A YEAR SINCE THE INITIAL AC WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME. AT THIS POINT, I CALLED FITZGERALD AND WAS TOLD I WAS PAST MY 12,000 MILES PER THE...

#10386993 | March 9, 2011

AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING AFTER 5 YEARS. CONDENSER CRACKED/BROKEN ACCORDING TO DEALER, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ALL AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS. TOTAL COST $1,700 INCL. LABOR. *TR

Other 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Problem Areas

Air Bags 145 complaints Steering 111 complaints Electrical System 68 complaints Engine 64 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 41 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 31 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Power Train 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 27 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 16 complaints Service Brakes 14 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 9 complaints Parking Brake 9 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint

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