Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension noise (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (one problem).
When driving my new 06 Passat 2. 0t at 35 mph+, w/ passengers (avg. Weights - approx 140 ea. ) the car bottoms out, rubbing the road surface, over even moderate bumps & 'swooping' humps in the road. It occurs w/ more severity when encountering bumps during cornering. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the steering column locks up on her vehicle and prevents it from being driven. She attempted to start the engine and an indicator illuminated, which stated that the steering column was locked. Read details...
On 7/13/06 I purchased a new 2006 vw Passat from bert smith vw in st. Petersburg, florida. I took delivery at 5pm on Friday 7/14/2006. I have 4 major problems. Bert smith vw service person (noel aponte and his service manager michael) and they say that they have never heard of the below issues. Read details...