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2006 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Owners have filed 792 complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 32.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 14.4%.
Complaints792
Crashes21
Fires10
Injuries28
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 32.1% · 254
Electrical system 14.4% · 114
Air bags 8.2% · 65
Engine and engine cooling 6.9% · 55
Engine 4.9% · 39
Exterior lighting 4.0% · 32
Seats 3.2% · 25
Structure 3.2% · 25
Severity
Of those complaints, 21 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 28 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta in this data, 2006 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 54 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 76,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The dsg clutch on the 2006 vw Jetta tdi lost structural integrity and came apart completely while driving, destroying the automatic clutch and potentially the transmission. The springs are so damaged that they were ejected from the casing onto the engine protection matt underneath the vehicle. There is extensive damage to the clutch which will need to be replaced completely and potential transmission damage. Power train · reported at 82,753 miles
2006 Jetta tdi serious clatter coming from underneath close to transmission. Sounds like tin can clattering while in park or idling. Took to dealership was told it was a normal diesel clatter. After research and getting much worse found it is a defective dsg flywheel hundreds of complaints found online about this. Vw has now replaced the defective flywheel with a new one. But has not recalled this part! Power train · reported at 95,000 miles
Defective dual mass flywheel should have a safety recall also the mechatronics units are failing and causing major transmission problems. Dropping out of gear while driving, dropping into a lower gear while driving causing major issues and vw knows about it! Their claim is that there is no recall so nothing is being done!!!!! Please help, had transmission problems when in warranty and nothing was done. Power train · reported at 250,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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