2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:16.387Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 0 2007: 11 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2006: 0 complaints 2006 0 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2010
2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2006: 0 complaints 2006 0 2007: 11 complaints 2007 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 6 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2010

2006: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
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200711
20086
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Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-04-30Air bags18V247000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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    2018-06-26Fuel system, gasoline17V509000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V247000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V509000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2006 Volkswagen Passat Wagon have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.