2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. Newest first.
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Volkswagen IS recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen and model year 2007-2009 rabbit vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. the jetta, jetta sportwagen, and rabbit vehicles may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against an…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If chafing occurs, there IS the potential for a fuel leak to develop. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the underhood fuel line. additionally, depending on the vehicle model, dealers will either remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir, or inspect the position of the fastening clamp and adjust the related fastening clamp into the correct position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before january 31, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Volkswagen IS recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5TH generation equipped with 2.01 engine. the fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications. some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle IS in…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the vehicle IS moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage the gearbox housing. a damage gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of a vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2009. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some vehicles may not have had a required cap installed which disables the headlight horizontal aim and some vehicles may contain a cap that disables the vertical aiming screw.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the low beam horizontal aiming screw and install one if missing, and inspect for the presence of a cap in the socket of the vertical aiming screw and if present, the cap will be removed. the recall will begin on october 31, 2007. owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987.
Certain vehicles equipped with 2.5L gasoline engines may have a small plastic tab located on the windshield washer fluid reservoir that may chafe against the underhood fuel supply line.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this happens, the chafing has the potential to cause a fuel leak over time. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the plastic tab from the windshield washer fluid reservoir and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the underhood fuel supply line. the recall began on august 24, 2007. owners may contact VW at 1-800-893-5298.
Owner complaints
580 complaints15 involved a crash6 involved a fire17 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine · Power train · Unknown or other
So it appears to be fine until about 30/45 mins drive time Then it starts shifting/slamming real hard and hesitates to shift in the next gear To the point where stopping and going isn’t an option or it slips After about 45 mins all the prnds lights turned on and did the same in manual mode.. I read…
So it appears to be fine until about 30/45 mins drive time Then it starts shifting/slamming real hard and hesitates to shift in the next gear To the point where stopping and going isn’t an option or it slips After about 45 mins all the prnds lights turned on and did the same in manual mode.. I read someone it’s a valve body that leads to a faulty Tranny I’ve read almost 150 of the same exact accounts on here and Reddit With the same 2006 Vw Jetta 2.5 It’s too common of an issue Most of them were under 100k miles and never dealt with by the manufacturer Myself my car has roughly 168k miles and I’ve been working to fix it up I just got it a month or so ago And now I have to deal with this Honestly is sad that VW hasn’t been held accountable for an issue that is WAY TOO COMMON to not be their fault. I understand the car is almost 20 years old but a bunch of these accounts i were reading dated as far back as 2009 with 86k miles it’s a shame..
- Engine · Service brakes · Visibility/wiper
The windshield wiper broke the window, brakes need replaced to soon, fuel system car has trouble fueling and after fueling and engine over heating due to engine cooling malfunction. None of these have been repaired yet it shows 0 unprepared recalls.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that brake fluid had leaked from her vehicle as the check engine light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be…
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that brake fluid had leaked from her vehicle as the check engine light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. Soon after repair, the failure returned. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E064000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which she linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
- Power train
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
- Service brakes
Anti-lock brake light on indicating repair IS needed.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Suspension
There has been tampering done to my vehicle how do I assure safety and have it investigated and have a repair man look over the vehicle after the theft?
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Visibility/wiper
There are some mounting brackets, suspension brackets, nuts and bolts associated to the operation of the vehicle that have broke more than once please contact me and I will give u further detail.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).. *tr
- Air bags · Suspension · Unknown or other
There IS vacuum pump defect, mechanical engine mounting brackets, breaks, hoses/pumps, windshield fluid mounted houses near windshield (fluid sprays through these houses on to the windshield) and key ignition interlock. Please call audi for the full description of defective parts and required…
There IS vacuum pump defect, mechanical engine mounting brackets, breaks, hoses/pumps, windshield fluid mounted houses near windshield (fluid sprays through these houses on to the windshield) and key ignition interlock. Please call audi for the full description of defective parts and required maintenance. was driving vehicle heard a loud pop or breaking noise and the vehicle would not operate stiffening the steering wheel. auto was stolen and came back with loud screeching noise. unknown.
- Air bags · Electrical system
The driver's side window stopped working. The problem was traced back to a faulty wiring harness in the door hinge. This IS a very common VW issue, and many other online complaints reference a wire harness that IS too short. I repaired the severed wires with butt connectors. After the repair was…
The driver's side window stopped working. The problem was traced back to a faulty wiring harness in the door hinge. This IS a very common VW issue, and many other online complaints reference a wire harness that IS too short. I repaired the severed wires with butt connectors. After the repair was completed, the airbag light came on. I inspected the whole airbag system (connectors, wiring, fuses, etc.) to no avail. The airbag light IS still illuminated on the dashboard. Again, others have complained of this same issue when fixing a vw's window (i.e., fix the window and the airbag light illuminates). The two issues should not be connected, and this IS a major safety concern for me.
- Power train · Unknown or other
I have a 2006 jetta that I just got from a friend, they stated that it needed some sensors like the maf replaced. I spent the 39.99 and bought the carfax report as well to ensure it was a good car. Everything was great until I drove it for the first time longer than 20 or 30 minutes. I started to…
I have a 2006 jetta that I just got from a friend, they stated that it needed some sensors like the maf replaced. I spent the 39.99 and bought the carfax report as well to ensure it was a good car. Everything was great until I drove it for the first time longer than 20 or 30 minutes. I started to experience the transmission slipping when it got hot and the gears not shifting. As I began to look up these symptoms to verify what the issue was I ran into some very concerning statements. Multiple sources say the cars are known for having bad transmissions/ valve body issues. Hundreds of people driving 2006 VW jetta 2.5 liter automatic cars were having the same issue with the hard shifting and slipping and some were worse than that. My car only has 103,000 miles on it and many of these other vehicles were between 75K and 140K. Having to have entire transmissions replaced. I have not had any issues when I'm on the highway and not needing to switch gears but stop and go traffic IS impossible to drive in. It discourages me that so many people are having this issue and a recall has never been issued for it. There IS no warranty anymore . Multiple mechanics have looked at the car and immediately stated that the 09G valve cover that VW used was notorious for these issues and they are still pretty common. https://www.transmissionrepaircostguide.com/volkswagen-jetta-transmission-problems/ https://m.carcomplaints.com/volkswagen/jetta/2006/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml https://youtu.be/impmdingzog https://youtu.be/glitvicekfc https://youtu.be/qegq0d2nmom https://youtu.be/5kvgsjaxato https://youtu.be/scj0fmncnnm https://www.jettaforums.com/forum/volkswagen-jetta-general-discussion/571-2006-jetta-automatic-transmission-problems.html#/topics/571 https://www.carproblemzoo.com/volkswagen/jetta/transmission-gear-slipping-problems.php. *tr
- Air bags
Airbag/seatbelt light came on randomly while car was occupied and in park. No accidents.
- Power train
Transmission goes into limp mode once vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. Codes are p1689 and p0746. When this happens the car will only function in 2ND gear and nothing else. This IS very dangerous on interstates where the minimum speed limit can not be reached. Researching online, this IS a known problem and the mechatronic needs to be replaced.
- Electrical system
Car will not turn off - key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. Have to push the steering wheel in forcefully to be able to turn key and engine off.
- Air bags
The airbag driver IS no woks..the air bag IS on check all time.
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was replaced three times within a year. The new battery was replaced within a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radio caused the battery to fail. The vehicle was…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was replaced three times within a year. The new battery was replaced within a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radio caused the battery to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. the contact called york volkswagen (3475 e market st, york, pa 17402, (717) 755-1015) and was informed that there was no guarantee that they could repair the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that he could not drive the vehicle because the key failed to insert into the ignition switch. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for the ignition failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. The vin was not available.
- Electrical system
Jetta driver side door wiring harness issues creating the following problems: driver window switch inoperative, fuel door switch inoperative, door ajar light IS on, door lack switch inoperative. Vehicle IS parked when this problems are present. there has been technical service bulletins issued…
Jetta driver side door wiring harness issues creating the following problems: driver window switch inoperative, fuel door switch inoperative, door ajar light IS on, door lack switch inoperative. Vehicle IS parked when this problems are present. there has been technical service bulletins issued to some 2006 jetta owners but no to everyone been affected by this problem. An example of this can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1eq5xl-zpm this perfectly describes the issues mentioned above.
- Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was then taken to…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was then taken to wallace volkswagen of johnson city (3101 e oakland ave, johnson city, tn 37601, (423) 952-0888) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
- Unknown or other
Key gets stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine
- Fuel/propulsion system
Car can sputter on freeway at times and can stall out when decelerating from freeway cruising speed. Fuel lines are empty despite having replaced fuel pump and filter, as well as wiring harness.
- Air bags · Seat belts
April 12, 2019 airbag light appeared. I took the car to the service center of the volkswagen dealership car was purchased at. after diagnosis the driver's side seat belt tested faulty which could be rendering the airbag inoperable. the parts needed to be ordered in order to repair it at a second…
April 12, 2019 airbag light appeared. I took the car to the service center of the volkswagen dealership car was purchased at. after diagnosis the driver's side seat belt tested faulty which could be rendering the airbag inoperable. the parts needed to be ordered in order to repair it at a second appointment. concerning that the dealerships don't carry parts that could affect the safety features of the jetta in the event of an accident. this jetta has never had the airbags deploy or any issues with the seat belts until now.
- Unknown or other
Takata recall ignition switch was locked. Vehicle was stationary and when turning key it wouldn't turn. Car was in park and foot on brakes and turn of the stirring wheel didn't get it to turn. Had to get towed and the full ignition switch replaced.
- Structure › Body
The trunk did not latch when first closed. I then was able to get the trunk to latch after several attempts to close it. however, the trunk came open later on in my trip. this IS not the first time that I have had trouble closing the trunk, but this IS the first time that it has popped open while I was driving.
- Visibility/wiper
For the second time in 3 years, my rear windshield has completely shattered without warning. the car was parked in the driveway. when I got in, I heard a loud pop. I looked back and saw that the rear windshield had completely shattered. I had not yet started the car. the first time that it…
For the second time in 3 years, my rear windshield has completely shattered without warning. the car was parked in the driveway. when I got in, I heard a loud pop. I looked back and saw that the rear windshield had completely shattered. I had not yet started the car. the first time that it happened 3 years ago, I was sitting at a red light and it shattered. the kids were in the car the first time and got glass on them.
- Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc) · Structure › Body
With my car in motion every time I turn my car on, I have multiple warnings that come on due to a fault in sensors causing my car to have the engine light on. I have asked the dealership if there were any recalls for air emission on my car or air bag recalls on my car and there answer was no. The…
With my car in motion every time I turn my car on, I have multiple warnings that come on due to a fault in sensors causing my car to have the engine light on. I have asked the dealership if there were any recalls for air emission on my car or air bag recalls on my car and there answer was no. The driver side door handle has broken off to where you cannot properly close the door (i have krazy glued it back on once already) and it just IS becoming a big issue. Every time I fix one issue, another one rises up causing me more headaches and stress due to no one having answers for me.
- Seats
The driver side seat heater over heated and melted the seat and clothing of the driver. no burns were noticed on the drivers body, but could feel the intense heat from the heater.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10253215Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
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- 10253213Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
- 10253204Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
- 10253180Antenna Diagnosis Overview
- 10253177Satellite Radio Overview
- 10252942Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
- 10252220All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
- 10252210Clock Loses Time
- 10250697Driver?s Door Wiring Harness Limited Warranty Extension for MY 2005 or 2006 (A5) Jetta Vehicles (VIN range from 1K_5M000001 to1K_6M759703)
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