Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Volkswagen Passat has 13 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.
13
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2016 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DURING RAIN WEA... |
| Aug 12, 2014 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO... |
| Mar 22, 2014 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | DRIVING SOUTH ON THE 57 FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 P.M. WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHEN SUDDENLY FOR N... |
| Mar 22, 2014 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH... |
| Dec 4, 2013 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | WINDOWS CONTINUE TO COMPLETELY FOG UP CAUSING VERY LITTLE VISIBILITY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIV... |
| Apr 14, 2011 | VISIBILITY | MY VW 2006 PASSAT SEDAN HAS ALWAYS HAD A WINDSHIELD FOGGING PROBLEM WHEN THE DE-FOGGER IS TURNED ON,... |
| Dec 15, 2010 | VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE A/C OF MY 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.0. THE TECHNICIAN TELLS ME THAT BASICAL... |
| Jun 14, 2009 | VISIBILITY | HUMID DAY, BEGAN RAINING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION IN 2006 VW PASSAT. CAR HAD BEEN PREVIOU... |
| Apr 15, 2009 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 06V47000... |
| Nov 16, 2006 | VISIBILITY | IN NOVEMBER 2006, ON ONE OCCASION THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON WITHOUT ME TURNING THEM ON AND I H... |
| May 10, 2006 | VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM WORKS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY ON LOW, HIGH SETTINGS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I'M DRI... |
| Dec 23, 2005 | VISIBILITY | DECEMBER 23 - LEASED A BRAND NEW 2006 PASSAT. DROVE OFF THE LOT AND ON TO THE HIGHWAY. TRIED TO WA... |
| Dec 2, 2005 | VISIBILITY | DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. AFTER ENGAGING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS... |