Check Engine Light On problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed out of his driveway the vehicle stalled as the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart and operate with no further issues but upon returning home and driving back into the driveway the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was with a malfunctioning throttle body that needed replacement. The contact stated that the throttle body was replaced then taken to mcdaniels Volkswagen 440 killian rd, columbia, SC 29203 (803) 786-6408 for reprogramming but was informed they could not reprogram the throttle body due to it being a used part. The contact stated that he then purchased another throttle body on-line but upon taken the vehicle back to the dealership he was informed that the computer needed replacement. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic whom sent the vehicle to midlands Volkswagen of columbia 655 broad river rd, columbia, SC 29210 (803) 799-635 for the computer replacement. The contact stated that after all the repairs the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 122,000. Aa.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that after adding fuel to vehicle the vehicle failed to start and occasionally while driving at unknown speeds the vehicle stalled. The check engine light was illuminated. The contact called a local dealer molle Volkswagen located at 808 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114 (816) 941-2400. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and referred the contact to the local dealer for a diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000. Ap.

Check engine light was on and car would rattle loudly. One day the car just starts driving slow and shuts off. I took it to mechanic and after several tests, it was noted that the engine coils and turbo cap was broken. Hefty price to get it fix. After two days, the check engine light is back on. I research and talked with mechanic, it seems to be a growing problem with vw cars.

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently and lose power. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning light would flash intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition cord needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not remedied. The approximate failure and current mileage was 107,000.

In August, my check engine light had been coming on and off for about two weeks. I made an appointment at the dealership. They found several faults and recalls (my car only had 39,000 miles) and told me that the repairs would be around $800. I paid this amount only for the light to come on about a week later. I called the dealership to make another appointment but the light went off and stayed off about a month and was told to try changing or tightening the gas cap. I did both, however, the problem persisted. The light came on again and stayed on and in November, I brought the car back. I was told there was a problem with the cam shaft and that the car was no longer safe to drive because the cam shaft attached to the high performance fuel shaft was completely worn through. Additionally, the part is on back order for a few weeks!!! obviously vw is aware of this issue and has done nothing to notify owners. I have been to the same dealer three times and was only told recently after complaining about several strange noises and engine light issues. 1) how did you not see this before? 2) if this was covered by the warranty, then why didn't it get fixed the first time? I believe that the original problem was caused by this "camshaft" issue and I was ripped off.

I noticed that I was receiving notifications to change the oil more often prior to 3000 miles. When I went to dealership to determine why I was told that the car should not require an oil change usually until 6000 miles. I was totally baffled because I am barely making the 3k mark. So, after another oil change shortly 3000 miles. . . I got the notification to shut off engine, oil level too low. I panicked and had the car towed to the dealership. They said it was alright and some car asorb more than others. A few weeks later, I received notification of a check engine light. This was supposedly the cam shaft. This was replaced in Feb 2011. Continously I experienced the low oil level and have had it monitored. The check engine light came on the next day after it was monitored. The dealership is unable to determine why I am experiencing this issue. I went to a local auto store who stated it was the cam shaft. At halls volkwagen, a volskwagen specialist was there at the time and suggested that they clean my engine completely. This was one week ago and guess what, the check engine light is back. I went back to another auto store who confirmed again it was the cam shaft. Yes, there is an extended warranty on the cam shaft. This is twice in a year it will require replacing? my warranty is about to end. Im not coming out of pocket to get a cam shaft every year. Something else has to be wrong. Also, I would like it noted that I purchased this car at car max. The car fax stated that the car was not in any accidents. The driver side door has been replaced and has the sticker information from when it was replaced. I think that I was mislead about the state of this vehicle. Total check engine lights since purchase - 9 total notifications to shut off engine due to low oil level 9.

The check engine light came on after starting the vehicle. No abnormal behavior was observed before the light came on. On subsequent starts the engine sputtered then drove normally (but the light stayed on). The dealership diagnosed the problem as a "faulty intake flap motor" with a quoted cost of $475 to replace. Problem related to service bulletin num : TSB-01-08-12, NHTSA item number : 10028104. This should be a recall as it is a pollution problem (car cannot pass emissions inspection).

I have had recurrent issues with my 2006 Passat. I just got the car back from the dealer after being at the dealer for repairs for 25 days, and I was trying to brake at the end of my street and the car did not brake. The pedal was very hard -- I could barely push it in with two feet. I activated the parking brake, and the car stopped -- thank god, I was only going 10 mph, but if I rolled into the intersection I could have been killed. When the car stopped, the check engine light came on, the engine began revving up and down and the headlights were flickering or surging and getting brighter and dimmer and brighter very rapidly. I turned on the interior lights to better view my dash, and the interior lights were surging/flickering as well. In one of my previous visits for dealer repairs, they told me they put in a brand new electrical system. How can this be happening again? this car is beyond repair. I believe I have a lemon and it is dangerous to continue driving this car. I cannot believe that after a 25-day stint in the dealer repair center it's still not working. This is the last of many trips to the dealer for repairs. Incidentally, while I bought the car new, I bought it after using it as a loaner when my 2006 jetta tdi was in the shop more than I drove it during my period of ownership. That car had some issues as well, so when I liked the Passat I decided to trade it in. I've only driven this Passat for less than 5,000 miles and it is terrible. My wife drives a 2006 jetta tdi (a different one) which runs great. How can only one of three cars purchased in less than a six month period function properly. This is seriously impacting my views of vw quality. I have trouble writing vw and the word quality in the same sentence. Thank god I didn't die tonight.

My vehicle went into the shop (star motor) April 1, 2008 for an engine light indicator. I was told the fuel pump and cam shaft were bad. They were replaced and I got my car back on April 16, 2008. On may 17, the light came back on and I had to take it back to the shop. They replaced the coils (not sure what these are). On may 18, 2008, the engine light came back on and I had to take it back to the shop. They informed me that the cylinder head needed to be replaced because the compression was not good in cylinder #'s 1 and 3. They decided to flush the turbo/injector system and time the vehicle. I got the car back (not sure of the date). On may 5, 2008, the engine light came back on and I had to take it back in. When put on the computer, I was told that the light indicated and read a cam shaft/misfire 3. Months earlier, when the engine light first came on, we called in to star motor and my husband was told that "as long as the light wasn't flashing, it was okay. " I told this to star motor on may 18, 2008, and gail told me that is correct. That is what they have been told at the home office. Obviously, that is not the case. As soon as the engine light started flashing, we called and set up an appointment within 3 weeks. The flashing was very intermittent (flashed maybe once or twice a day). My car is still not fixed and star motor does not appear to know what the true problem is. I was told that the Volkswagen home office discussed my car in a classroom setting and they are merely able to guess what the problem is. This is a high end car; 2006 Volkswagen Passat, and these types of problems should not be occurring; fuel pump, cam shaft (twice), etc. Star is trying to work with us. They have even given us loaners to drive, but Volkswagen is not willing to help at all. I have been doing research online and have found that these types of problems are far reaching and not simply ours.

Check engine light came on. Upon drop off to dealer it stayed for 5 business days(as of 3/30 it is still there). Multiple fault codes for misfiring in one of the cylinders. Plugs, 6 coils, fuel pump relay have been replaced. Injector cleansing being performed. Car is 5 weeks old with 1300 miles. All these fixes have amounted to nothing as the car still has the misfiring problem. Volkswagen of America is following their guidelines trying to fix an unsafe car.