2006 Volkswagen Passat transmission problems

Filed May 24, 2023 · Transmission · NV

Transmission clunks into gear and loses traction while shifting.

Filed Jan 4, 2023 · Transmission · MA

We owned vehicle approx 8yrs and in late 2022 will driving/on highway 55mph or local roads like Broadway 15-20mph the vehicle goes into neutral. VErY dangerous it wil work as it should after a restart

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 211,742 miles · WV

Have replaced numerous parts ...the epx light keeps coming on which may reference to the oil pump bolt failing...crankshaft and cam shafts codes keep coming on even though they were replaced...transmission shifting slightly hard.. Overheating even though new parts were installed...air bag light stays on..brakes have been bleed over 10 times and are still too soft cause me to brake at a further distance to avoid a wreck....I am on a fixed income and cant afford a massage bill to fix it and vw is aware over these years of the issues and wont recall to repair any of the issues...I have all receipts for the parts replaced...

Filed May 27, 2020 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

The automatic transmissions used in the b6 volkswagen passat 2.0t along with several other vw models are notoriously problematic. There was a recall on the transmission control unit needing a software update which was done on my vehicle, however this does not address the real issue with these transmissions. The widespread and more serious issue with these transmissions is the valve body assembly part of the transmission causing hard shifts usually between first and second or third and fourth gear. These hard shifts cause the entire car and it's passengers to jerk violently during upshifts and sometimes downshifts between these gears. At only 91,000 miles and well taken care of my car has developed this problem between third and fourth gear making it feel very dangerous and unsettling for the driver and passengers of the vehicle when getting up to speed especially on on-ramps to the highway. I also want to mention that this problem has destroyed my motor mounts as well. Vw should take responsibility for this defective part of the transmission similar to the way honda did with their odyssey, only this does not require the whole transmission to be replaced like with the odyssey. This is an enormous safety concern that needs to be acknowledged and address by volkswagen, the largest automobile manufacturer in the world.

Filed Feb 28, 2019 · Transmission · 999,976 miles · PR

Misses shifting from 1st to second speed and 2nd to 3rd. Rough shifts. Difficulty to engage in the next speed causing the vehicle to lose propulsion. Malfunction observed when in motion.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · MA

There was a valve body recall for rough shifts. I had noticed these a couple of times. Also the vacuum pump, airbags ects.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · CT

This is my 2nd time writing only because the problem seems as if it may be more then just one thing! Thinking it was ECM or something electrical, now may be the timing chain or fuel pump or combination of all! The car just randomly shuts off! On the highway, or at a stop, or just at cursing speed! Some times it comes back on, other time it turns over and shuts right off again! I noticed a lot of people having similar problems with this make and model, also noticed a recall for exact symptom my car has, and for the same make model and year as my car but my VIN is not listed in the recall??? Hope something is done to fix this situation soon so that I can remain a loyal volkwagen customer!

Filed Dec 7, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · TX

I have received several recall notices but they are not available and I am afraid my kids could have a fatal accident

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 120,000 miles · OH

When starting the car this morning the engine cranked hard before starting. The battery is low. When trying to drive it this morning the car told me I needed to depress my clutch peddle. The car is an automatic, there is no clutch. The car is unusable. I was in my driveway at the time.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 80,000 miles · NY

Have been getting steering lock malfunctions when trying to start the car for about two weeks. Today, the steering wheel locked while driving. Unable to steer the vehicle at all. Was able to stop and turn the vehicle off. Seems this is/ was a common problem for this model volkswagen and a voluntary recall was available until 2013. Unfortunately, the previous owners of the car never did any recalls or even remembers ever being notified of any recalls. This problem is one of many for this model. I called volkswagen and they were no help. This is a major safety issue. My 17 year old son drives this car. I cant allow him to drive it now after this. How can volkswagen allow this? They basically dont care if we crashed and hurt others because of this issue. A voluntary recall for a steering issue?? Does that sound safe??