2006 Volkswagen Passat visibility problems

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Airbags, Body · CT

2006 volkswagen passat. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to emergency/ signal lights malfunction, sunroof problems and other vehicle issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle intermittently fails to recognize the electronic key when attempting to start the vehicle. The blinker/turn signals fail to turn off when prompted. The consumer was advised that the signals would not turn off unless the steering wheel was turned completely straight. The sunroof opens unprompted. The dealer and manufacturer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was rotted underneath. The emergency brake lights flashed incessantly.

Filed Jan 17, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · TX

Takata recall

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that while driving during rain weather conditions, the wipers failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v470000 (wipers/ visibility) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned that the windshield wipers functioned normally when there was no rain weather conditions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 130,000 miles · NJ

Takata recall first I would like to say my sunroof opens and closes it self then. Sometimes when I turn car on it shuts off says steering defected then its takes a couple seconds to come on. My wind shield wipers keep sayin I need water but its full then my daytime lights are off this car has many problems I keep getting the same parts fixed over and over. And then I have no recalls what the only way if we crash and die then we will get it fixed im putting so much money into car so can you please help thank you. This happen in different places the car shuts off different times.

Filed Nov 28, 2015 · Airbags, Seats · 100,000 miles · NC

I have an air bag light on and I get a warning sign that it should be serviced. Wipers are not that effective and I keep on having fogy windows so I have to keep on adjusting the heat.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Visibility · 112,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. While driving 50 MPH, the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle had previously been repaired according to the federal safety agency recall number: 06v470000 (visibility); however, the failure persisted. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 81,302 miles · CA

Driving south on the 57 freeway at approximately 2:45 p.m. With my granddaughter when suddenly for no reason the sunroof popped off onto the freeway, we did not have the sunroof open. We are lucky it did hit anyone and cause an accident. We called volkswagen of america & was told to take car to a volkswagen dealer, the dealer determined that it was a manufacturer defect. Spoke with [xxx] the regional care manager and he said that he could only offer $2000.00 towards a new car and would not offer anything towards a repair. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Visibility · 81,302 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sun roof detached completely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that the malfunction was contributed to a manufacturer's defect. The vehicle was currently being repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,302.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Visibility · 78,755 miles · MI

Windows continue to completely fog up causing very little visibility. This happens every time I drive the vehicle. I have a young child and am very concerned with the safety. There is also a strong odor.

Filed Sep 12, 2012 · Body, Visibility · 96,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the low and high beam headlights would not illuminate. In addition, the interior roof headliner had become separated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 96,000.