Two problems related to engine shut off without warning have 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.
Without warning my car just shut down and when I take it to the shop they tell me it has a blow head gasket.
Driving down major rd and get a mess on dash that says stop shut off oil pressure owners manual. Had car towed to volkswagon to diagnose problem and they state it's a turbo charger exhaust hose loose. They tell me car is fixed now and shouldn't have anymore problems. Paid for repair drove car away within 59 mins the same mess comes on with daughter in car. Contacted volkswagon bc I'm afraid to drive car. They have it towed next morning and tell me it's the engine. They misdiagnosed car bc now engine has stopped completely. Car shut down on busy interstate car has been giving me issues since day 1. Not safe at all! pls help consumers. I read this engine does this a lot. Recalls are need!! volkswagon knows its a defect but does nothing. Especially if warranty is out. Lemon and dangerous.