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Todd of Onalaska, WA August 14, 2008

Todd of Onalaska WA (08/14/08)
I bought an 06 VW Passat. The car has been back and forth to the dealership approximitly 20 times in two years. In Januarey 06 I filed with the BBB autoline and have just reopened my case. The car just continues to have problems.

I have to take the care 50 miles each way and take time off work.

Kg of Town, NJ June 26, 2008

Kg of Town NJ (06/26/08)
2006 VW Passat 2.0 Turbo. Essentially the same experience as JP from Texas. Break problems reported year and a half ago. Breaks reportedly fine. Recent check-up, no mention of break problems despite reporting a noise and delay in break response time.

Last week I found myself in bumper-to-bumper traffic. The traffic let up momentarily and everyone zoomed ahead, only to stop suddenly. My aforementioned suspect brakes failed me, causing a 3 car accident. I am now charged with careless driving. I won't even get into the economic damage as it upsets me greatly and the matter is unresolved. Thanks a lot VW.

Seabelle of Haverford, PA June 20, 2008

Seabelle of Haverford PA (06/20/08)
Lets see in the course of one week my leased 2008 passat had the following problems: Suddenly the car accelerated for no reason and I now have a bruised rib. Im a very cautious driver and out of nowhere BAM. Next the passenger side window decides to not work anymore. No obstructions just dead control. And finally the ignition conke dout at a traffic light and I had the joy of calling triple A at rush hour. Im so unnerved by the car suddenly speeding up that I just wnat it gone.

Steve of Frisco, TX June 16, 2008

Steve of Frisco TX (06/16/08)
Well, let's see. I am down 2 ignition coils, and multiple A/C problems since we purchased our 2005 Passat. From the number of comlaints I have seen on this board about the ignition coils, I am very surprised that there has not been a recall on this problem. The VW slogan should change from Drivers Wanted to Suckers Wanted. On top of the coil problem, my A/C has not worked correctly in the last 2 years. I had aspired to purchase an Audi TT in the near future, but you can forget that. I suspect the higher the price of the car, the more costly the repairs will be. The Saturn Silstice is looking good right now.

James of Berwyn, PA June 12, 2008

James of Berwyn PA (06/12/08)
In 2006 I purchased VW Passatt with Smart Key System. Prior to purchase I explained I was nervous with cost of key replacement in case I lost it. They said it would only be 65, so I purchased the car.

I lost the spare key and called in early 2008 and was informed replacement key was 300. They sid they have conrol over price increase - it is set by VW of America. Volkswagen of America 135 Chestnut Ridge Rd Montvale, NJ 07645 (201) 802-0004

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