2006 Volkswagen Jetta problems and complaints
Owners have filed 580 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The most-reported areas: Power Train (245), Electrical System (112), Air Bags (65).
Key takeaways
- 580 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 17 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 245 | 42% |
| Electrical System | 112 | 19% |
| Air Bags | 65 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 | 9% |
| Engine | 39 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 5% |
| Seats | 25 | 4% |
| Structure | 23 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 21 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 3% |
| Visibility | 18 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2023-07-15
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...
Service Brakes,engine,visibility/Wiper - filed 2022-11-27
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 - filed 2021-10-28
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 repai...
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More for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.