One problem related to clunking noise has been reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2006 Passat.
My 2006 Passat 3. 6 has loud noise coming from right front corner. . This has happened 4 or 5 times now. . Sounds like something is hitting firewall. . Noticed problem when giving car gas you can hear loud clunking noise. . Doesn't do it all the time but sounds bad. . Doesn't sound safe at all.