2006 Volkswagen Passat
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 12.2 | 8.5 | 10.5 L/100 km |
| FWD | 13.8 | 9.1 | 11.7 L/100 km |
| 4motion | 14.4 | 9.5 | 12.2 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2024649 ·
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2018192 ·
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a resul...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2017398 ·
On certain vehicles, there could be an interruption in electrical power to the fuel pump control module. This could result in the fuel pump running continuously, resulting in a drained battery and/or a no start condition, or cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in mo...
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Airbag
Transport Canada 2016065 ·
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. T...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2006340 ·
On certain Passat and Passat wagon, a vacuum line may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures. If this happens, brake power assist could become inoperative. As a result, the driver would experience increased effort to apply the brakes and therefore possibl...
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Electrical
Transport Canada 2006339 ·
On certain Passat and Passat wagon, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to moisture intrusion. This could lead to reduced visibility and a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 3 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
NHTSA (U.S.) 24V834000 ·
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after...
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Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
NHTSA (U.S.) 16V079000 ·
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflato...
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Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
NHTSA (U.S.) 05V540000 ·
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TIE ROD SECURING NUT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
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Specs
- Body type
- Sedan
- Engines
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 3.6 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
- Drivetrains
- FWD, AWD