2006 Volkswagen Passat: windshield wiper failure

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 11, 2012 · Electrical · 38,046 miles · AZ

Almost home on a saturday afternoon with the cruise control (cc) on, and it suddenly goes off - car running fine but it won't go back on cc. Checked other electrical controls at the steering wheel, and none were working - no horn, no turn signals, no w/s wipers, no lights (headlights still worked as they are always on when the engine is running). Made it safely home, and turned the engine off - but, the headlights won't go off. Tried it several times without success. Then tried to get the key out, but it would not come out so I was left with the headlights on and unable to get the key out. Disconnected the battery to get the lights off. Monday prepared to drive the car into the nearest vw dealer 35 miles away - connected the battery and started the engine, but it quit right away - tried it several times without success. Finally had the car towed to the vw dealer at my expense. Vw dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty steering module, and said the bill would be over $1,000 but that I would only have to pay for the labor. Dealer replaced the module and then found that the ignition/starter switch was faulty. Final bill came to much more than a $1,000.00, of which I was required to pay $382.75 if I wanted my car back.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the repair for recall 06v470000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) was previously performed, the windshield wipers malfunctioned during a heavy rainstorm. The contact stated that the windshield wiper moved very slowly and made the vehicle incapable of being driven in the rain. The contact had to pull over and wait for the rain to stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not explain the cause for failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. Updated 01/18/11 *bf the dealer agreed to replace the windshield wiper motor. Updated 04/04/11

Filed Dec 14, 2009 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 17,815 miles · CA

'07/19/2006: purchased a brand new 2006 volkswagen passat '04/13/2007: radio will not eject cd- the stereo system had to be replaced due to faulty radio '12/06/2007: car will not start ' called tow company, upon arrival checked battery and it was not the problem; tow company could not get the car to start; car was towed to lasher volkswagen '12/14/2007: car will not start again, same issue as before on 12/06/2007; called the tow company and had it towed to lasher dealership; after numerous calls back and forth, vw dealership and manufacturer cannot figure out the problem nor have they fixed the vehicle yet '01/12/08: picked up the vehicle from lasher vw ' seemed to work okay '01/14/08: while driving home from work, door locks began to unlock and lock by themselves and while driving on the freeway; also, suddenly light indicators (blinkers) did not work, high beams did not work, windshield wipers did not work, steering wheel indicator light came on, tire pressure light came on, cruise control light came on; this was an extremely dangerous situation '01/17/08: while driving to berkeley, on the freeway, the blinkers stopped working, and could not get the windshield wipers to work; locks began to lock and unlock while driving; telephone call again, to lasher vw to express great concern and worried about being stranded; was told to bring it in on friday 01/1/08 at 7:30 am; once we arrived in berkeley, we parked the car and turned off the ignition ' the radio was still on and the headlights did not shut off; we started up the car again and the same thing happened; when locking the car with the alarm, the doors locked but the alarm did not turn on; lights remained on for about 20 minutes, fearing that the battery would run low and we would be stranded '08/05/09: took the car to elk grove vw and told that warranty will not cover any of the repairs '10/24/09-12/14/09: the car has not been able to start since 10/23/09 and sitting in our garage & now at neillo vw.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Visibility · 45,000 miles · MN

Humid day, began raining. Windshield wipers did not function in 2006 vw passat. Car had been previously recalled on this issue and a moisture kit installed by dealer. Now the windshield wiper motor will be replaced under warranty.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Visibility · 8,000 miles · NY

In november 2006, on one occasion the windshield wipers turned on without me turning them on and I had no control over changing their speed or turning them off. For my drive from home to the dealership (approximately five miles), the wipers randomly turned on high speed, low speed, and intermittent, and there was nothing I could do to control their function. At dealership, I was told by service that they could not replicate the problem, probably because I had turned the car off, and the computer system showed no sign of a problem with the wiper system. Service made no repairs and their only recommendation was that if it happened again, I should turn the car off and restart it. In january 2007, the wipers became completely inoperable and the wiper motor was replaced.

Filed Feb 12, 2007 · Brakes · 14,000 miles · NJ

On january 23, 2007, I made an appointment with crestmont vw in pompton lakes, nj to perform the brake line (the federal safety agency campaign id number : 06v472000 ) and wiper motor (the federal safety agency campaign id number : 06v470000 ) recalls on my vehicle. I intentionally made the advance appointment for nine business days later, february 2, 2007, to give crestmont vw time to order the necessary parts. During the first visit on february 2, 2007, crestmont vw was only able to repair the wiper motor because of the failure to secure the necessary part for the brake line recall, even with the advance notice of nine business days. Shortly after my first visit, on february 4, 2007, the brake part covered by the recall failed and rendered my passat unsafe to drive. My car was towed to crestmont vw, and on february 6, 2007, I was informed that crestmont vw had broken another part while attempting to repair the brake vacuum line. At this time, I was informed that the necessary part was not available until at least the middle of march.

Filed Feb 11, 2007 · Brakes, Visibility · 11,800 miles · IN

2/5 noon: as I was pulling out of my apartment complex on to a main road, my brakes went out. Fortunately, I was going 10 MPH so was able to come to a stop simply by letting off the gas and pushing the wheel against a curb. Engine began to misfire and emi came on. 12:07: in my attempt to reach vw roadside assistance, I was put on automated hold for over 25 minutes. 12:35: I called the general customer service line and at that point was told that there was a recall on my vehicle regarding vacuum hose to the brake lines but that should not have resulted in total brake failure. Re-directed me to roadside assistance again. 12:40: placed on automated hold with roadside assistance for 15+ minutes again and at that point began looking for alternative options. 1:15: received a call from third party moc roadside assistance confirming somebody was on their way to pick me up and should be there within the hour. 2:25: car was dropped off at tom wood volkswagon of indianapolis, in. I was given a rental car for the next few days. 2/9 went to get my car. They had fixed the problem and had no explanation why I didn't receive a recall letter. They said the recall had been made public 26 december 2005 and that I should check my mailing address with vag (ironic how all my financing statements come on time though!). There was a recall on the wiper system issued at the same time (also of which I was not notified). When they performed this recall at this time also, they returned the car to me w/o the wipers functioning! I was outraged that they didn't check the wiper system before telling me it was o.k. It took them a few minutes to get the wipers going and I was on my way. It wasn'tt doing any good to speak to the dealership and have begun to consult lawyers regarding actions against vag due to the fact that I was not made aware of this safety recall. Suffering: mental anguish, fear of unsafe car, lost productivity at work.

Filed Jan 5, 2007 · Body, Brakes · 5,400 miles · MN

Tl* - the contact stated that while driving a 2006 volkswagen passat it stalled in a turn. He had been driving along steadily for 2 hours with out incident prior to the vehicle losing power. The contact took the vehicle to be serviced, and was informed that they could not find the cause of the problem. *ak the passenger side headlight was inoperable, the work was completed, however 2 hours later the headlight failed again. The vehicle exhibits a one to three second lag in the accelerator, most noticeable when the consumer is truing to accelerator. There was a rattle coming from the headliner/sunroof assembly. There was a rubbing noise coming from the brakes. There was a rattling noise coming from the rear view mirror trim pieces. The windshield wipers were inoperative. The fog lights were inoperative. Updated 01/31/07.