Loud Engine Noise problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 30 mph, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine compartment and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving on I 70 going home , I was running 75 mpg and it was a lot car that day , and I was going down the hill of i70 all the sudden my car was loss engine power going on down hill on turnings road . And the engine making making loud noise the the usually, I almost get hit view times when I trying to move my car of the traffic from the left to the right lane so I'm not blocking the traffic. It was scary cause the car totally losing power in highway i70 on the curves road where other vehicles can see me stopping on the side of the road . It's scarry experience driving in my live . I'm lucky tow truck was passing by ,and stop helping me to get help . And other towing truck came and tow my car to my house , until now the car seat in my garage. And I have my mechanic come to my house and check what's going on with my car ,and he say it's the oi pump bolt is broken and it's coming out that way my car lose the power all the sudden he say . And he told it happen a lot for this Passat 3. 6l 4motion 2006 and he suggested me to do research about the issue on the internet.

Started driving on the highway, at 55mph suddenly the car lost power and check engine light came on car wouldnt start after I pulled over, loud noise and vibrating came from engine also cra indicated low oil pressure.

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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the steering column was defective and needed a module. The repair would cost $1,300. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 05/27/09 updated 06/08/09 updated 6/16/09 the left rear caliper needed to be replaced,the check engine light illuminated, the transmission was making a loud noise, the tire pressure light illuminated, the left turn signal did not work, the left wheel bearing needed to be replaced, the hood release lever inside the vehicle was inoperative. Updated 06/17/09.