2006 Volkswagen Passat: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Feb 21, 2018 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

The car hesitates roughly in a jerking way. Mostly when driving from a stopped position in 1st gear the car would hesitate then get a burst & start to move properly. Sometimes on the highway I wouldn't be able to accelerate if I'm trying to pass someone. The car would hesitate for a second, so I release the gas for a second then press again to continue. I already replaced fuel pump controller (very expensive) now it's going out again & my engine light goes off & on for long periods of time. The mechanic says it's the same problem, now I'm trying to wait for this recall to be active so I can drive my car without fear of car failure in the worst moment with my kids in the car.

Filed Feb 2, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · OH

Started vehicle in normal fashion, noticed large amount of vibration from engine compartment, check engine light came on. Upon acceleration, vehicle hesitates drastically. Took to vw service center and they ran diagnostics. 3 fault codes - po300 multiple cylinder misfire detected, po304 cylinder 4 misfire detected, p3073 throttle transfer pump electrical malfunction in circuit. Vw service center swapped ignition coils and plugs - duplicated faults. They wanted to put in new injectors, exhaust lifters, exhaust rockers and fuel pump control module for $1800.00 - and since they were already in there, they wanted to replace timing belt, tensioner, and water pump for another $340.00 I was told that if I don't mind the bad performance/hesitation then it won't hurt the engine any more then it already is. This is a 2006 vw passat 2.0t lux with 80,000 miles. Crazy that all these problem occur just after the 75,000 warranty was up.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 8,742 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 30 to 35 MPH on normal road conditions; proceeding from a traffic signal with pressure applied to the accelerator pedal there was no power. There were several attempts before the vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 8,742. Updated 3/8/10 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle would hesitate and then stall. The ignition was replaced as well.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Electrical · 37,535 miles · NY · fire

While driving, the car began hesitating and the "check engine" light began flashing. Upon pulling over and opening the hood, the top-rear passenger side of the engine was glowing red and within 30 seconds or so burst into flames. The fire was extinguished by an off-duty volunteer fireman who arrived prior to the fire department. Subsequent review by the fire department and the insurance company found the ignition coil was the origin and cause of the fire. Perhaps this is similar to the federal safety agency action number : ea07014, however that action only covered 1999-2005 passats; this is a 2006 passat.

Filed May 17, 2008 · Engine · 31,140 miles · TX

About a year ago our new 2006 vw passat 2.0t started to have very hard shift when downshifting when car slowing down. Then the car engine started to hesitate and accelerated by itself until cal was undrivable. Dealer fixed the card in two weeks. Today a year later the car had the same issue, hard shifting when slowing down and engine hesitation accelerating by itself. Car undrivable.

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Acceleration · 28,380 miles · MD

The vehicle has a hesitation when accelerator is pressed from a stop. This is extremely dangerous for the driver and to others when driving in traffic and otherwise. The delay in the vehicle moving forward when the accelerator is pressed is troubling on new vehicles in proper operating condition.

Filed Aug 9, 2007 · Engine · 10,000 miles · PA

Issues with hesitation when a rolling stop, and when completely stopped. There is a 2-3 second delay before the car responds to the gas pedal. I have almost been hit 3 times now when pulling out into traffic. That 2-3 delay in acceleration could cause an accident. This is an issue known to vw, they say they are workig on a fix. What are they waiting for, someone to get killed! Numerous v6 owners have the same issues! Also seond issue is, when I am stopped in heavy stop and go traffic and extreme heat my car idles at 1000rpms. This is corrected by me putting the car in park, stepping on the gas till 3000 RPM and it will go back to normal. It feels like the car in ready to lunge forward unexpectedly. Again well known issue to vw, several internet forums discuss this vw has don't nothing.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Transmission · 200 miles · MI

2006 volkswagen passat 3.6l hesitated from a slow rolling. When slowing but not stopping the car completely, the car hesitated when the throttle was applied. When throttle input was realized the car may lurched forward unexpectedly. This appeared to be a combination engine / transmission issue, but may be more related to the transmission not being in the correct gear. Volkswagen issued a programming update for the ecu in october 2006 , which reduced, but did not eliminate the problem. The incident date really did not n apply as this was a constant problem.

Filed May 16, 2007 · Acceleration, Transmission · 1,000 miles · WI

2006 volkswagen passat 3.6l fwd automatic. Hesitation from a slow roll. When slowing but not stopping the car completely the car hesitated when the throttlewas applied. When throttle inputwas realized the car lurch ed forward unexpectedly. This appeared to be a combination of engine / transmission issue but may be more related to the transmission not being in the correct gear. Volkswagen issued a programming update for the ecu in oct 2006, which reduced, but did not eliminate the problem. The incident date really did not apply as this was a constant problem.

Filed May 15, 2007 · Acceleration · 300 miles · MO

Continuing dangerous slow roll hesitation when applying throttle. 1-2 second delay between throttle application and acceleration. Tsb PCM update for said issue applied and resulting little noticeable improvement. Can lead to a dangerous situation in emergency maneuvers involving slow roll acceleration.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Acceleration, Suspension · 300 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at low speeds of 0-5mph the engine jumps to RPM's of 900 to 1000 RPM's causing the vehicle to lunge forward. This occurs more often when the vehicle has been running for a while and the engine is hot. The RPM's go down only when the engine is placed in neutral and the motor is revved up, or when the vehicle shifts into second gear. The vehicle idles roughly and hesitates. While stopped at a light or stop sign, there is lag between when the accelerator is depressed and the when the engine kicks into gear. When this occurs, the vehicle lunges forward. The dealership cannot duplicate the problem. While parked, at low speeds, or turning the vehicle right or left, there is a grinding sound coming from the right suspension area. The dealership replaced the right front passenger strut bearing which seemed to help for a while, but now the grinding sound is back. The grinding sound is now coming from the left suspension area.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Engine · NJ

2006 volkswagen passat delay in acceleration, while accelerator was depressed. *kb the consumer was told there was no fix for the hesitation. The consumer was told the problem was know as the california 5 MPH start hesitation. The dealer stated it was a software issue that would be corrected in the near future.