CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
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2Owner complaints
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Most common 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE IS AT 80,000 MILES. THERE IS A COOLANT HOSE WITHIN THE VEHICLE THAT CONNECTS THE OIL FILTER RESERVOIR TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. THE HOSE IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND CRACKS IF ANY OF THE MANY FACTORS ARE MET (RAPID CHANGE IN TEMPERATURE, HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE, OVER 75,000 MILES). AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE PLASTIC CRACKS AND COOLANT RAPIDLY SEEPS OUT OVER TIME. AFTER READING OVER MANY FORUMS, THIS ENGINE, THE VOLKSWAGEN/ AUDI 4.2L V8 HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR DECADES. AND MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN SPOKEN OF THE PART FAILING AROUND 75,000 MILES (NOT LONG AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES). IN ADDITION, THE REPAIR TO FIX THE $6 PLASTIC HOSE REQUIRES A FULL ENGINE DROP FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN A VE
FROM DAY 1 WE NOTICED THAT THIS "LUXURY" VEHICLE DID NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. DAY 2 WE RETURNED THE CAR TO BE SERVICED. THE DEALERSHIP KEPT THE CAR FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. WE CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR VOLKSWAGEN AND FILED OUR COMPLAINT. THEY RESPONDED BY TELLING US THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND THAT THIS IS HOW THE VEHICLE RUNS AND THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR US. THEY DID NOTHING TO REMEDY THE SITUATION AND WHILE THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS CHECKING INTO THE REPAIR WE STILL HAD TO MAKE THE CAR AND INSURANCE PAYMENTS. VERY BAD PRODUCT AND SERVICE EXPERIENCE FOR US! *JB
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton questions
Does the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton has been fixed?
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