2006 Volkswagen Passat acceleration problems

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · CA · crash

I was backing out of a parking space with the car in reverse. I lifted my foot from the brake and started to apply the accelerator at which point the vehicle accelerated to full speed and hit a staircase rail behind me. I then slammed the brake and put the car into drive to avoid reversing into anyone. I applied the accelerator and once again it accelerated forward at full speed, this time hitting a concrete column which disabled the vehicle.

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Acceleration · 170,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

On september 25th, 2017 my stepdaughter was involved in a vehicular accident on I-75 n. In macon, georgia. She was driving a 2006 vw passat, 3.6 l. The accident occurred due to sudden acceleration on its own. The accelerator quickly, and without notice, engaged by itself. This resulted in her crashing into the guardrail on both sides of the interstate, in macon, ga. Fortunately, she was wearing her seat belt and survived. She suffered lacerations, bruises, neck and arm injury, and some immediate short term memory loss when she hit her head. The vehicle was a total loss. Volkswagen said they would come to examine the accelerator to determine if there is a problem with it.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and jerked as the rpms revved. The contact stated that force was constantly applied to the brake pedal when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions where the throttle body and the electronic control module were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Acceleration · 29,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintended accelerated without warning. The contact also stated that when the failure was occurring, the brake pedal required being depressed with both feet in order to completely stop the vehicle. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,537 miles · FL

Has I was driven the car will came up with need services soon and will show brake light on and dead systems failed check parking brake and if you press the parking brake button on and off the car will nearly such gears or nearly move at all where if you shout it of the car and then wait for 5_10 min and turn it back on it will go like nothing wrong at all . Transmission has oil and I don't know what it is.

Filed Nov 14, 2014 · Acceleration · 160,000 miles · VA

My car was simply idling in park and all of a sudden I heard the idle rev up and the tachometer went up a few 100 RPM's. I thought, hmm that's strange. Then it started affecting the was my car shifts and makes it hard to stop. While at a stop in drive I can feel the idle is rough. I replaced my maf sensor, which was really expensive, hoping it would resolve the problem. Then while researching recalls on this model, I came across this,vehicle speed control problem on the 2006 volkswagen passat. I never got a notification of any recall. My car is out of warrant and I have a change of address. So I don't know what to do at this time. Any feedback would be very much, appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 119,000 miles · FM

I purchased a 2006 passat 3.6 on february 20th,2014 and making payments on it. Two weeks later I had to take it back to the dealer because the idle was up and down. They charged me $700 because the car was as is. Once I got the car back I starter seeing the epc light which is a common issue with volkswagen and now the car wont go over 40mph , two weeks ago I saw smoke coming from under the hood and oil was all over the place and I cant locate any type of leak. Here a link of other passat owner with the same issue and as of now there's no recall on it, I am begging for you guys help http://www.carcomplaints.com/volkswagen/passat/2006/drivetrain/power_train.shtml.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 145,990 miles · IA

Electronic emergency brake fault; was driving on january 18,2014. My daughter was driving about 35 MPH when this emergency brake light started flashing yellow. Also there was a red brake light that was flashing and beeping three times. She got the car under control mind you she is only 17 and she just bought this car from campus auto here in fort dodge, ia on the 10th and he told her nothing was wrong with the car. Everything has went wrong with this car that can go wrong. She pulled over and read in her manual that with the beeping 3 times and the red light indicator said that she was suppose to get it to a trusted mechanic right away. So she did the smart thing and called me to have the car taken to a mechanic. But what if she would have been on the highway and this would have happened. She would have lost control of this car on a highway. Please look into these passat. There is something seriously wrong with them. Wheel bearings are bad in the rear. Fuel pump went bad. Coils burn. These are all dangerous things. Please help.

Filed Aug 4, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 67,000 miles · CA

Check engine (mil) light turned on, car all of a sudden idles at a higher RPM while we were driving!!! Vehicle was taken into the dealership. Car is only under warranty for 36,000 miles or 3 years! Dealership ran diagnostic, came up with: code p0123 (throttle high input), p0299 (turbo under boost), p0456 (evap leak), p1098 (intake turning valve short to b+), code p2004 (intake runner stuck), code p3237 (intake runner basic settings). Dealer recommended intake runner motor replacement & replacement of turbo & n80 valve, also cv boot needs replacement. Total cost of repairs over $1200!!! We always take care of our vehicles and have them serviced at the dealership. Vehicle has also had defective interior parts. Interior trim (all switches - lock, window & radio are bubbling and chipping). Door panel trim (rubber is peeling). Shift knob - metallic piece on shift knob, peeled and dug into skin and caused injury. Carbon fiber dash is peeling apart. Contacted vw of america, per their customer service rep, they are unable to make any repairs due to the age and mileage of the vehicle. Car is a 2006 - 67,000 miles. Less than 5 years old. I would have never purchased a volkswagen had I known they were not reliable vehicles. Unknowledgable sales reps, or just after customers to make a buck. Selling people unreliable vehicles and volkswagen clearly does not take care of their customers nor do they care about customer loyalty or safety.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Acceleration · 92,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds or idling, the vehicle would surge abnormally and the engine would exhibit an unusual increase in rpms. The contact would have to maintain pressure on the brakes when the failure would occur to prevent the vehicle from surging forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 92,000.