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2006 Volkswagen Passat Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has 5 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Volkswagen Passat

Airbags
139
Steering
112
Engine
91
Powertrain
40
Brakes
39
Other
39
Electrical
37
Fuel System
17
Speed Control
17
Visibility
13
Lights
8
Latches & Locks
6
Suspension
5
Structure
4
Tires
3
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 25, 2007SUSPENSIONMY 2006 PASSAT 3.6 HAS LOUD NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT CORNER.. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 OR 5 TIMES NO...
Oct 6, 2006SUSPENSIONWHEN DRIVING MY NEW 06 PASSAT 2.0T AT 35 MPH+, W/ PASSENGERS (AVG. WEIGHTS - APPROX 140 EA.) THE CAR...
Jul 25, 2006SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS OF 0-5MPH THE ENGINE JUMPS TO RPM'S OF 900 ...
Jul 14, 2006SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENTON 7/13/06 I PURCHASED A NEW 2006 VW PASSAT FROM BERT SMITH VW IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA. I TOOK D...
May 25, 2006SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER2006 VW PASSAT 3.6 TWO WEEKS AGO A NOISE APPEARED QUITE SUDDENLY. ORIGINALLY THOUGHT THE CAR IN FRON...

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