Volkswagen Passat Reliability and Problems (B6) 

Junk yards my friend. Get those little broken things from junk yards. Cheap, OEM parts, and all are DIYs. Nice video!

I had a 2007 Passat wagon and never had any issues with it. I had it for 10 years and put 122,000 miles on it. Only reason I sold it was because I wanted a new Passat. But for me it was a great car. Only major problem I had was the ignition coils/spark plugs but that’s normal. I was able to fix myself.

This car will be my 20th Birthday gift to myself

Just rolled over 200k in our '08 3.6l+4 Motion wagon. Car is still going strong

I've owned a 2004, 2007, 2012, and now a 2016 and luckily I've never had any issues with any of them.

Enjoyed watching your video very much, as I have a 2008 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T with 85,000 miles - never had a problem with mine as I try to keep it serviced well on a regular basis, cheers, Davis.

I have Nexen N5000 on my 08 Passat. I just cleaned the intake with seafoam. Video is up. The VR6 is incredible now! Love my 08 it has 122k and you can not tell

It's not real leather. Vw and Mercedes have used synthetic materials for years. Aux port in glove box for phone connectivity. Don't know why you wired one in. I ordered mine and had to wait to have it shipped over. Such a great vehicle! 78,000 on my 2008. No problems after warranty except clock spring which was about $225 at my mechanic. Ordered artic blue with corn silk beige interior. Get compliments all the time even though she's almost 10 years old.

Great video man, I want one!

Another great video! I'm glad to hear that there haven't been too many significant issues with it. It helps because I'd still love to have one, but the VR6's are unfortunately fairly scarce in my area.

My 2006 b6 has been a nightmare, but i wouldn't be without it! Failed parts to date:- + Rear Bonded suspension bush arms, +front bushes, +dmf x2, +upper gear box mount incl. engine mounts (dropped the lot out of the bottom of the car nearly, only the plastic skid plate held it in the engine bay) + master and slave cylinders, +fuel pump, +turbo boost pressure sensor, +airbag sensor, +engine cover sawed through the coolant pipe due to vibration. + Both electronic handbrake callipers locked up during drive ........ + Turbo failing + oil pump soon Car goes into limp mode every other day due to that turbo sensor! (vw haven't got a clue how to fix it!) Total cost of parts and labour for above items.... £7800. These cars are hit and miss... Avoid the 2006 car like the plague! --------------------------------- A note to all b6 owners.... The oil pumps on these cars are prone to failure without warning resulting in the end of your car.! Happy driving!

As far as those clicking door hinges all you need to do to fix the problem is to buy a can of lithium grease and spray the hinges your problem will be solved in 2 seconds no more clicking nice and quiet! Overall nice looking Passat never mind the small interior cosmetic issues. It looks like a fairly reasonable car. 👍

Nice video, I've got the same car with 242000+ miles. I've got the PCV leak as well as a few other odds and ends but I really really like it. I still have to check that rear sun shade out i dont know if it's broke or not.

I'm considering purchasing a 2006 VW Passat with approximately 160k miles

I got this car this year! and super excited to use it and start driving it! i HIGHLY recommend this car as well! :)

I had Passat 5.5, 1.9 130 hp for about 6 years. Fast enough , economic, and A LOT OF SPACE, i was more than happy with it. Dunno why 5.5 gets so much hate...

Super reliable I’ve had mine since 2008 it’s still running with 427k miles I have the 2.0 turbo

The problem with the doors i've seen very often at the older models too , bora, golf 4, b5.5, this is vw , to avoind this minor problems buy and audi very different good materials used there

I have an 06 3.6 with almost 250k. My sun visor lights doesn't work either but everything else inside does as well as my gas lid :-). The rear sunshade is usually a easy fix, mine looked like yours when I first purchased the car. The ends on the sunshade can be removed to put the clip back in place if it is not broken. I had a failed tensioner pulley recently and that also killed my AC pulley plus the PCV in the valve cover failed. Other than that the car has been stellar and still is. If I can I will try to find another lower mileage B6 or go back to Audi, I don't like how VW pushed the B7 downmarket to get more sales.

I am almost certain this car was NOT serviced properly by VW. They always lube the dors with speciel grease.

I have a 07 passat Wolfsburg edition fsi 2.0t turbo and the cam chain broke because of the fuel cam follower shattering sending metal into the engine destroying many things so be careful and check every 30,00 miles

This is a nice video and all but these are all wear and tear issues. You haven’t mentioned the numerous wiring and electrical issues these cars have. Just a heads up when something that should be a minor fix comes up it’s gonna cost over 500. The thermostats fail constantly on these cars. The ignition coils fail constantly on this car. It’s not reliable at all. The engine is the only good thing on the car. There is a reason they keep extending warranty’s on the b6

We have a wagon and really like it ! mtw and 99. West LA CA USA 2020 lockdown

I have the 06 3.6l fwd and I got it at 123k miles and previous owner did a horrible maintenance regiment on the engine. I had to replace timing chain and oil pump bolt. $4500 in repairs and parts. Other than that I love this car!

I have an 08 Passat Wagon with 3.6 and 4motion. Actually same color combo as yours. I have just passed 108,000 miles and it has been fairly reliable in the 4 years I have had it. One question: was the tire cupping you mentioned from worn suspension parts? I have a set of Continental ExtremeContacts and they are really starting to hum. I have yet to have my mechanic address the concern as I fear I have some front suspension replacement ahead of me. Thanks for your post.

Interesting. My Passat is an 06 3.2 VR6 with the 6 speed DSG transmission here in New Zealand. It was imported from Japan and the rear sunshade is electronically controlled from the centre console. Mine is also silver, you have the wheels that I want though. I have the 17 inch "Le Mans" wheels.

Sadly I had to give up this car after dealing with so many mechanical problems. A 2010 Passat b6 with just a little over 100,000 miles I've had to replace the vacuum pump and water pump. It was well maintained and most recently the timing chain tensioner failed (check forums) causing catastrophic damage to the cylinder head/valves. Repair was estimated to be $4200-5000.

Great review!

enjoyed the video. I have 08 B6 2.0t FSI. My major problem is the plastic oil filter. The o ring in that silly drain plug fails and the nut cracked once. Starting to see a cupping issue in the rears. Have the car 2 years and put 30K on it. Might try those good years you mentioned

My sunshade did the same thing it's super easy to fix it kinda just pops back in to the shade on the side

Rear Sun Shade: I had the exact same issue with my rear sunshade a couple years ago. You don’t have to replace the whole unit! I researched online and found the small little plastic “pin” that inserts into the top rail of the sunshade and glides in the c-pillar track. It was under $10 and fixed my issue. It’s just a pain to finagle into place. ALSO, for 2.0t owners, replace your High Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Follower regularly (30k-40k miles)! It’s a poor design by VW and prone to wearing thru, which will ruin your fuel pump and cam, if not the whole engine. It’s a cheap part and most DIYers can do it in 30 mins.

Passats are great, but you have to maintain them properly, including the proper "body fluids." :) My wife and I have a 1996 Audi A4 and a 2001 Passat wagon (both are the same Audi B5 platform).

Thnxs max!

Can you do LED tutorial on this car

I should make a video of mine with about 170k and no real issues these cars aren't bad at all

Yeah but the 3.6 is bulletproof, the 2.0 is where you get the issues

Keep an eye out for axels, air bag lights, and cheap squeaky interior

Hi. Regarding the aux port in the glove box, was that pre installed? And what’s it like in the glove box? Thanks

I did a test drive a 2008 2.0T, 216k Kms and auto tranny and considering buying it. Do you think I can get another 100k kms and 1-2 years out of it? Is rattling dashboard a common problem? I drove 2 Passats and both had same issue.

I have a question I’m looking to buy a 2008 Volkswagen wagon 2.0T , Are they Good Atleast Average reliability? I’m asking because I did my homework and I hear mixed feelings about them so is it the maintenance I might have to keep up with ?

But why mom don't use back seat more often ? I have spare jugs holder so i could fix that for her,if you agree with that ?

Im a bit late to the party but the 3.6 litre engine sounds crazy i bought 1.6 diesel tdi b6 passat 2010 , maybe they only available in Ireland and uk anyone have any tips or things to look out for on the 1.6 Thanks in advance

Hey ! I have the 08 passat 2.0t lux & i love my wheels but those look super great ! What are they called ?

I have a 2010 Passat komfort 2.0 I'm trying sell. Moving out of state, it has 114k miles and I'm asking for $6000. Location is Georgia.

Bro the B5 ,B5.5 were the best Passat,The American manufacturing of the b5’s has a few issues,where EU Passat had less problems and were more Reliable.

I have a 2008 Vw passat turbo I had it for 3 years

Hey what led lights did you use for all of the lights inside if you could send me a link that would be great!

How did you patch the aux cable through? My 2007 3.6 has the connector in the glovebox for a cd player but nothing is attached to it. I don't want to install an aftermarket radio because I read that VW's don't like aftermarket radios and I like the look of the current radio. Is there a cable I can buy at an auto parts store or something?

I am having a jerking problem when I shift to reverse and drive and while I'm driving it is jerking when it is going through the gears as driving. I already put it a transmission in it and and it's was still doing the same thing. Does anyone know where I can take it to get fixed for a low price or decent price? Thank you.

Are automatic transmission bad on these cars

Bro, tell us about the mechanicals

I got vw passat 2007 can i use 89 octagon gas in it?

İ want to change my passat s engine with 3.6 l engine and turn into fourmotion because mine is 2.0 tfsi engine with automatic gear box highline pack american verison .what do i need to change rather than the engine .gear box ,what else i need to do ? Who can help me about that ?

Does this car save gas?

anybody knows how to solve the knocking sound while opening driver's door?

Passat B5.5 is the best Passat💯 B6 rusty wheel arches and injector problem

That's the lower end of class for the 06 (b6) Passat.

where did you get the LEDs??

Lol all the commets about it. Germany must send all the dodgy ones to the us. Iconic car in ireland very popular

A lot of plastic parts broke in mine 2007 Passat, the quality of plastic they used in this model is so poor. My 2002 Passat had much better plastic quality.

Did I see an Iowa State University sticker?!

Why not use the Aux port in the center arm rest?

Did anyone hear the demon start talking when the wind blew

shit i have a 2006 with 200k on it same color drives good, race the shit out of it sometimes..... owned it since new 12 years, trans slips hard af but keep the oil full i dont got that rear sunshade but shit u lookin in the door joitts like wtf drive that shit dude

How about 1999

R36 in Australia for,3.6 variant

I got one like this on my channel

For god sake clean it!!

Manual wee better than AM

I have VW Passat b6 and it is terrible car for an example: Electronic E-Brake is Broken, Its very rusty (154 000 kilometers), rear center arm rest broken, A/C is not working, Hazy headlights, Engine light poped up, Emisions problems, Exhaust has hole in it, Cracked plastik from weather, Audio system dont work, ABS sensor is not working, ESP doest not work well it is horrible

6:03 your girl?.

Never buy a german car made anywhere else other than in germany. You're asking for trouble if you do

car seems filthy

Piece of shit car... wait until you get issues with the immobilizer! I fixed the AC twice too!

Passat NEVER with PD engine !!! Absolutely no power, unreliable, ugly car. I'll stay with my E91 3.0 xDrive BMW.