2006 Volkswagen Passat: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Fuel system · GA

I was in motion driving on a street and then the vehicle made a bump noise and began losing power. I pulled over as the dashboard said the car battery is dead. I tried to restart the car and it wouldn't turn over only cranks. I called a tow truck to pick me up and move my car. He tried to jump it before parking the car and told me my battery is fine.

Filed May 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · MA

Fuel pump control module causes consistent stalling at startup. Recall states could cause a loss of power while in motion.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CT

It's common knowledge that the 2006 3.6l v6 engines have a terrible flaw. The oil pump bolt installed from the vw factory was either specified incorrectly, installed wrong, or has some other fatal defect. My wife drives less than 10 miles to and from work everyday conservatively. While driving 30 MPH the engine lost power started smoking and leaking oil all over the ground. The check engine light came on. We got misfiring codes so we immediately parked and had it towed to a local vw dealer. The dealer said the loose bolt & chain rubbing was what caused an internal failure so we'd need a new engine @ $4,554.00! The car has driven perfectly and is serviced regularly but suddenly died due to no fault of my wife or myself. There's a running list of the people this has happened to @ http://www.passatworld.com/forums/volkswagen-passat-b6-discussion/327507-3-6-oil-bolt-failure-reference-material.html people have spoken up about this and I'm sure there are a many other folks that never spoke out. Vw ignores the true scope of this issue and should rectify these failures with a legitimate recall. The real issue is the bolt. It comes loose or brakes. Vw needs to recall this since it is a major factory issue. Although costly it would keep loyal vw drivers in vw's.

Filed Apr 14, 2018 · Electrical · NC

When stopping at at stop sign and trying to take off the engine seems to lose power and them all of a sudden it will make a surge and take off. When it first cranks up its slow and then it will kinda of jump and the it will run ok for a while. Have taken it to my mechanic and spent almost 500 dollars. He can't seems to find whats wrong im scared to drive it. Vw said it might be the fuel regulator and probably would be in a recall but haven't heard from them in months

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 169,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While at a traffic light, the vehicle began to lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline). The local dealer (david maus volkswagen north, 1050 lee road, orlando fl, 32810) was contacted, but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Fuel system · 14,999 miles · UT

Fuel pump module faulty car is 6 months expired because I dont have the cash to fix it. Car cuts power at high speeds .high idle high gas consumption loss of power and prevents me getting my 2018 stickers I am 6 months expired !!I have pai the fee I just cant get my check engine light off

Filed Sep 13, 2017 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA · crash

Recall no. 17v509 in november 2015, while driving on a city street, my car stalled. When I took it to a local dealership, they said the fuel pump was faulty and replaced it. At the end of december 2015, while driving up a steep road, all of a sudden the car lost power and began reversing, before crashing into a barrier. I was fortunate that the barrier prevented the car from going over a hill into the river. Once again a local dealership later told me the fuel pump was at fault. It was not until september 2017 that I learned of a recall that "cause a loss of motive power while the vehicle is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash." this is exactly what happened to my vehicle.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Engine · CO

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.

Filed Oct 23, 2015 · Engine · 107,000 miles · PA

Lost power while driving and the epc light came on. Now the "stop no oil pressure light came on and engine is not of normal sound. Had to have towed to garage and the engine needs replaced. Oil pump bad along with many other parts.

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Engine · 91,126 miles · TX

While driving in-city, I experienced sudden intermittent loss of power. My mil indicator started flashing a yellow engine light. After limping the car home (<1mile) my vehicle developed a hammering noise before I turned it off. I took the car to an auto repair shop and they determined the issue was engine sludge. After contacting vw regarding the issue they refused to take any actions. I have fully maintained the vehicle based on manufacturer scheduled service intervals, often more frequently than listed. I did learn there was an active recall for the positive crankcase ventilation system which can directly effect the development of engine sludge. Despite this connection, vw still refused to take any action on the damage to my vehicle.

Filed Jun 19, 2014 · Engine · 138,000 miles · OR

On the highway going over a hill apparently the oil pump bolt that holds the sprocket broke causing the car to drive with a significant loss of power and rough idle. Fortunately I was able to get it to a qualified repair shop that was able to fix it before it ruined the engine. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as completely due to a faulty oil pump bolt. They said I was lucky that the bolt managed to stay more or less in place even though it was snapped in half otherwise it would have destroyed the engine. I have supporting repair documentation.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 109,000 miles · NY

Started driving on the highway, at 55mph suddenly the car lost power and check engine light came on car wouldn't start after I pulled over, loud noise and vibrating came from engine also cra indicated low oil pressure.