2006 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta

DSG is has problems shifting $3300.00 price tag for a new one. I risk my life going to and from work, thank you for your concern!

The mechtronic box of the DSG transmission failed. It could not shift out of neutral. The dealership told me that the entire mechtronic unit needed replacement. Volkswagen has issued recalls on other model years for this exact problem.

The inside covering is pulling apart in various corners

Dual mass flywheel failure. I have a 2006 Jetta tdi with dsg 6 speed automatic transmission and this flywheel should be a recall item. The 2008 is on recall but not the 2006.

I lose speed when accelerating, I have looked online and it is called a false nuetral. Vehicle feels like transmission shift is jerking it is affecting forward motion When I accelerate the vehicles RPM’s will increase to 40 rpm and the speed will be at 30 or 20 miles an hour. VW America, has given me the it is out of warranty excuse. They also feel is a maintenance issue on a transmission of 134,000 miles.

I have been on the highway driving with no issue and when attempting to pass or accelerate the vehicle loses speed and goes from 70 to 20 miles per hour. This is not a transmission issue, I believe that it is part of the DSG Transmission or the Mechatronic Unit. I feel that VW is aware that is is a faulty issue on the part of the manufacture and had made customer aware by a letters mailed out in December 2009 when the mailed out a customer satisfaction campaign by that time my care was out of warranty.

I have made repairs to the DSG but it has issues. Now, I am being told that it is transmission issue. The engine light has never come on I do not have any other issues except when accelerating.

Warrranty issue. I own a 2006 Jetta with the same transmision as the 2007 -2009 Jettas. VW has had a lot of problems with these transmissions and has extended the warranty to 10 years 100000 miles for the 2007 -2009 but left out the 2006 models, thats unfair!!

My 2006 VW Jetta TDI with manual transmission had a DMF clutch failure on Sept. 27, 2007 with a mileage of 8,203 miles. I had bought it new on April 11, 2007. The DMF failure also caused the housing on the transmission to crack and leak gear oil. Unfortunately we will not ever know how much damage was done as I had arranged to trade the car as soon as the clutch was replaced. (this was before we knew that the transmission was damaged also). The dodge dealership (where I was trading the car) was trying to help me to get the VW dealership to replace the clutch and then the transmission under warranty which the dealership was refusing to do as they kept saying this was related to wear and tear from abuse. This car was not abuse but taken care of. As the result of many phone calls from the myself, my son and the dodge dealership the VW dealership owner, wrote a check to the dodge dealership for the trade in amount, as long as they did not get any more calls reguarding this car. So I will never know how much more damage was done but there was major damage to my finances. If I can be of more help please just ask. Also You can check the NHTSA report that my son filed for me as he was actually driving the car when it left him setting beside the interstate in a construction zone no less.

after driveing for over an hour, coming into construction i was going to downshift to slow down when i found that the clutch pedal was stuck to the floor, they fixed once, after having the car back 1 wk it happened again. they refuse to cover the second time.

I own a Jetta GLI 2006 with a DSG transmission. The transmission failed at 39000 miles, the car shifted to neutral and the dash displayed “PRNDS” light flashed. After taking the car to the dealership I was told that they could not find anything wrong with the car. The Certified VW technician said that the transmission is sealed and that it would cost over 600 dollars to try a fix. After a back and fourth battle with the dealership I gave up and continued to do the schedule maintenance for my vehicle. Today I had the same issue come up, my car shifted to neutral and displayed “PRNDS”. My car now has 86000 miles and dealership claims that I never brought this issue up at 39000 miles.

Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

Throttle lag either in start or moving from 1st to 2nd to 3rd to 4th to 5th to 6th. felt more strong when using the tiptronic transmission in automatic. also felt in manual but not as strongly, vehicle does not move when pedal depressed until approximately 10 to 20 seconds after applying pressure. creates a dangerous situation when turning into or onto a street or highway. the expectation is the car will move, but response is slow. this is more noticeable as the weather gets warmer.

There is a defect on the headliner that the fabric will start falling off and sagging and the car was made in 2006 it shouldn't fall off for awhile longer and it started sagging and it's dangerous to drive with it falling down cuz i can't see as well to turn in a different lane and it was getting on the highway and it was starting to sag but it cut off my vision to see when to get on the highway and i cut someone off cause i didn't see them and i almost got in a wreck

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving various speeds, the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. also, while driving on an incline, the transmission would downshift. furthermore, the battery would drain overnight and the vehicle would fail to start. the contact called the lee summit volkswagen dealer (located in lee summit, mo, (816) 600-4224) where an appointment was scheduled for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not offer any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

My car has some shifting problems when in motion.my car has a jerking motion that it does when going into gears and when slowing down its rough going down gears.

My camshaft and lifters went bad and were replaced in 2015. it was just around 100,000 miles. then i found out today that they were bad again. my understanding from the mechanic is that this is a common problem, and looking at the volkswagen tdi forum, that year is particularly bad. this camshaft failure caused a loss of power on the interstate during a heavy traffic time, both times. first incident was on i-240 in asheville midday. second time was travelling west on i-40 near morganton, nc in evening traffic. loss of power, smoking. i could barely get off the exit. i was lucky not to have impeded traffic, both times.

Takata recall. i was driving on a speed limit of 35mph when my vehicle shifted down to first gear and my prnds indicators started blinking, it would shift to second gear after that. later on called my friend and he dose not know the exact problem but he said it is a limp mode car, what ever that means. good thing i just got off a highway and couple mins it happened. thank you jesus! the car is 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi 1.9l. *tr

The passenger air bag seat belt light came on , i paid $1,110.00 , to have it repaired. in less than a week the driver side did the same thing. i need help, please.

Anti-lock brake light on indicating repair is needed.

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?

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. 9077649969

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.

The vehicle has a long history of the throttle becoming inoperative resulting in no-power (idle power strictly speaking) conditions. that condition is cleared when the clutch pedal is depressed and released. recently there was an instance of uncommanded acceleration: instead of no power, full power was applied by the engine. again cycling the clutch cleared the condition. the no-power cases appeared more likely in urban driving and soon after a transmission shift but did occur under almost any conditions. the full-power case occurred once, climbing a hill at ~2800' altitude. the power fail occurred as early as 34k miles, and continued with vw's knowledge until ~72k miles, when vw of america technicians finally did something to end it. those symptoms started recurring at ~270k miles. the acceleration incident occurred at about 275k miles. the vehicle has been taken out of service; it will be sent to a salvage yard if the ntsb is not interested in the vehicle. *tr

Passenger side air bag light came on. had repaired. then driver side air bag light came on.

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced multiple electrical failures that included the headlights shutting off while driving, the door sensors erroneously indicating the doors were opened (which also caused an audible warning chime to activate), and the floor lights illuminated while driving. in addition, the driver side door locks and windows would not operate, the turn signals would no longer operate, and the air bag sensor illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 175,000.

I've got a 2006 jetta, 2.0tdi with the dsg, i purchased 04-16-2016 from the original owner. it seems as if every time i stops and takes it out of gear and attempts to go into reverse it won't engage and the flash of death happens. has to turn the car off/on to get it to move again. this is a classic safety hazard. i read volkswagen and audi (few years ago) are recalling 16,000 vehicles because of transmission problems that make them lose power -- or completely stall -- out of the blue.

While driving my 2006 vw jetta the drivers power seat started to move by itself forward this has happened several times to the point where my knees where pushed to the dash and my right knee actually turned car off by hitting my keys on key chain occasionally when i have gone out in morning to start the car the seat has been pushed forward and battery has been weakened i feel this is a safety issue especially the fact that this seat moves while driving. *tr

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.

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

Airbag/seatbelt light came on randomly while car was occupied and in park. no accidents.

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.

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.

The airbag driver is no woks..the air bag is on check all time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key gets stuck in ignition and i cannot turn off the engine

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.

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.

While driving 70 mph on the freeway, my drivers seat began moving on it's own. the top part of the seat pushed me up against the steering wheel while the bottom half pulled me back so i couldn't reach the pedals. i had my 2 yr old grandchild in the backseat and barely made it off of the freeway. the seat continues to move even while the car is off. the tow truck refused to help because of legal reasons and the vw dealer wants to charge me $140 just to look at it because it's no longer under warranty. this is a very dangerous defect that can cause a very serious accident. vw should be held responsible for any defective parts regardless of the year of the car and should not be charging anyone to fix this.

Drivers seat adjustment automatically moves seat while driving. if you are tall, the seat moves you into the steering wheel and i’m afraid this could cause an accident as you cannot turn steering wheel and your knees are pinned under the dash.

Transmission nor shifting properly(automatic). creates safety issues particularly on highway.

About a week ago, i noticed my driver's seat was too far forward, so i used the seat adjustment controls to move it back to where it was comfortable. almost immediately and periodically throughout the week, whether i was driving (highway or local), stationary, or stopped (with the engine turned off!), the seat back would move back and forth, sometimes lunging forward 4-6 inches and then back about 10 inches. this caused me, while driving, to be pressed almost on the steering wheel or at full arms-length, back and forth numerous times. sometimes pushing one/any of the setting buttons would stop the rocking for a short time; sometimes it had no effect. this issue is of serious safety concern to me as it makes steering and braking/accelerating very difficult and not controllable. there must be a recall on this model as this problem has been reported on this site since the model first came out in 2006! it is unconscionable that no recall has yet been issued.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 40 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (hewlett volkswagen, 7951 hewlett loop road, georgetown, texas 78627) where it was determined that the clockspring was damaged and needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,894. *tt

Electrical harness in driver's door manufactured 2 inches too short wires broken no way to adjust driver's mirror passenger side mirror open trunk open gas cap open drivers window or any other windows nor to lock or unlock doors. when switching drivers the other driver cannot adjust the mirrors it's a safety hazard along with all the other inabilities of these switches not working in that door. volkswagen knows about the problem but will not do anything about it there are thousands of thousands of cars with this problem! just go online and see all the complaints.

The car was parked in a supermarket parking lot. returned to my car and the car wasn’t moveable, the brakes, steering wheel and accelerator were locked. i had starter replaced by a mechanic which was a temporary fix. last diagnostic was brake vacuum pump and gasket have to be replaced

Airbag light is lite. repair garage indicates passenger side seat belt tensioner ignitor needs to be replaced.

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.

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.

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.

So inside of my vehicle i am unable to open my trunk by flipping the trunk switch. my left passenger door is unable to function properly. the windows won't toll down, the door is unable to lock and it's stressful because my car got broken into because of it. my right mirror turn signal doesn't function any more when i signal right it signals really fast and it's only signals using my headlight and tail light signals. sometimes there is a kick to my car when i'm driving and in a couple of occasion when i start my vehicle my car revs up on it's own. just a bunch of issues it's stressful..

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. at various times, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to west broad kia (9001 west broad st., richmond, va 23294, (804) 270-9000) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag high limit was reached, which meant that the memory sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred multiple times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 193,028.

The driver door wiring harness is to short and in time the wires break where the wires go from the body into the door. there was a recall for the 2005 and 2004 years for this problem.

While driving the vehicle at approximately 65 mph the driver seat started to move forward on its own towards the steering wheel in which i was unable to control the driver seat it would not reversenearly causing a serious accident. i also noticed that the vehicle horn no longer works due to some sort ofelectrical issue. the issue took place while i was driving on a major highway.

2016 auto accident, all vehicle.airbags failed to deploy including driver side airbags with extensive crumble zone and front end damage. in motion, sudden stop rear-ended, truck in front while getting onto urban commuter interstate from ramp, due to mulple collisions ahead on heavy traffic interstate lanes not visible from lower on ramp. driver sustained injuries to upper body, head face, back, limbs, continued medical issues. following accident, vw vehicle was not operational, pushed off the interstate by highway patrol vehicle, and towed, scraped by insurance. unk airbags for 2006 vw jetta 4dsd, which failed to deploy. car is not on takata airbag list (starts at 2009 vw)

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. during a routine inspection, the vehicle failed to pass emissions inspection. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the signal from the ecu and transmission module indicated that there were two pins that were defective and needed to be repaired. colonial volkswagen (89 turnpike rd, west borough, ma) was contacted regarding the failure, but they refused to assist the contact. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 163,000. *tt *tr

Vw jetta tdi 2.5l 2006 - plastic engine cover tapped a hole into fuel rail. diesel fuel leaked all over engine and engine started smoking. fire was immanent had i continued to drive. lost fuel on road and ground. vw customer service line says my vin does not show a recall for this but the leak issue is posted all over internet and tdi forum sites and youtube. vw should recall this before someone gets hurt. hole looks like a lesion or a sore that his been rubbed by the plastic cover on the weak metal tube fuel rail. now, new jettas are made with rubber fuel tubes. they have definitely known about this for many years (since 2007 at least).

While driving, the car seemingly pops out of gear (goes from 50 mph to 10 mph or less with no warning). it will not accelerate, even when pressing on the gas pedal. very unsafe! we have been told that it is a transmission issue (one which vw recalled 2007-2010 models for).

Transmission get stuck in 4th gear while driving.

While driving on the interstate july of 2015, going about 70 mph, my 2006 vw jetta shook and lost all power. no check engine lights or any lights at that matter came on. prior to this i would notice that taking off sometimes the turbo wouldnt kick in and i would have absolutely no power while getting up to speed. this also happened on the freeway and once off of the freeway i turned the car off and then on and was like nothing happened. after i lost all power the second incident, i took it into the shop and was told that 2 cylinders were completely destroyed. had to spend 2400 dollars to have a new motor put in and now the thing is having problems again. battery light keeps coming on and off within a second and there is a loud ticking noise while idling. sounds like a loud vacuum in the engine compartment while driving it. no check engine lights or temperature gauge increases are present. while researching recalls i noticed there were some for the year of my jetta so wanted to see what is going on.

I have two major saftey problems that could have ended in a fatality.first my transmission went out without a warning while i was on the interstate going 75 mph and a 18 wheeler was behind me the car dropt down to 40 mph and i almost got rearended by the semi.i had the transmission rebuild.second thing i pulled out of burgerking and the car has no power and about got tboned and theres no check engine light on.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the brakes constantly loss pressure and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. the contact had to pump the brakes each time the failure recurred without warning. the contact reported the concern to the dealer and the manufacturer who indicated that the vehicle would need to be further tested to determine a repair solution. the failure mileage was not available.

My volkswagen jetta tdi 2006 got the prnds flash of death, and i found out it was the mechatronic unit when i took it to the shop. i was driving on the highway going 75mph when the flashes started to occur. i couldn't give my engine any power and i started to decelerate at a quick pace, and the vehicle behind me almost hit me. this is a major saftey issue for me and for all other occupants on the highway, because my faulty car could have caused a major accident, that could have resulted in many injuries. i want to bring this attention to the nhtsa to, provide me with more information as to why the vehicle is faulty, and the amount of trouble i would be in if i didn't manage this situation like i did to protect myself and everyone else.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 25 mph, the transmission shifted from drive into neutral independently without warning. the engine was turned off. after restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred five times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 199,000.

Originally, the turbo would lose boost and the engine would lose power. after some time, particularly during wet weather, the car will suddenly vibrate, jolt, and then the engine warning chime sounds. the tachometer drops to zero, the oil pressure light comes on, the stability control shuts off, the glow plug lights flash, rear window defroster will not work, cruise control wont work, and if the car is shut off it will not restart. this is particularly dangerous during snow or rain, as the car loses traction control during weather in which it is most important to have. also, if the car dies and is on the shoulder of the road, during rain or snow, there is poor visibility and it increases the risk of someone hitting the disabled car. i have seen many mentions of this same effect happening on other 2006 tdi models, and it seems to be a recurring issue with this particular model and engine type. the root cause appears to be an electrical harness that runs in the engine compartment chafing over time, which happens outside of the warranty period, but causes significant safety concerns with its failure mode.

Transmission hard shifting within 15 minutes of vehicle start. loud clunk noise thru 4 gears. car in garage. ost 50-75 degrees. air bag light comes on with wiring extension completed.

Automatic transmission shifts hard and sometimes fail to shift. the is a major safety concern while operating the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving 30-40 mph, there was a sudden loss of power. the dealer stated that the engine control unit failed and caused the vehicle to go into limp mode. as a result, the engine control unit shut off the fuel. the contact stated that this was a design by the manufacturer as a safety feature, and that the vehicle operated as intended. the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned that the failure was not addressed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000. ...updated 04/12/16 *bf updated 04/13/16.*jb *js *js *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving at various speeds, the parking warning light illuminated intermittently. in addition, the air bag warning light illuminated and the fuel tank leaked intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was not provided.

My vehicle has had previous electrical issues as they pertain to the driver side door and window and its connection to its power draw and battery. in 2014, there was an extended warranty placed on my particular vehicle for replacement and repair of the window/door motor mechanics and wiring harness. i am now experiencing recurring issues and my brand new battery's charge will not hold - often beyond 24 hours as a failure is causing a power draw to drain the car's battery.

My vw jetta has had issues losing electronic power steering on and off, typically when it rains or the roads have been salted and it is slushy or snowing. this last week i was driving and i lost traction control, cruise control, tachometer, abs brakes and oil pressure. the car would not idle. researching the issue, i found there may be an issue with the wiring harness. i inspected the harness and discovered that several wires have been chafed by the plastic loom and worn through the insulation, exposing the wires. i also discovered that the positive cable to the starter had chafed and worn through the ground wire insulation creating a potential hazard to short the battery.

Air bag sensors - defective. i've had to replace the sensors in this vehicle twice in the last 2 years.

Camshaft failure due to excessive wear on a vehicle with 160,000 miles despite using vw recommended 505.01 specification oil and regular maintenance. engine developed a rattling noise at highway speed, decreased performance, excessive black smoke coming out of tail pipe, and $1500 repair bill. dual mass transmission flywheel failure on a vehicle with 120,000 miles resulted in rattling noise in the transmission, vibration of the whole vehicle and $1200 repair bill. both of these issues are widespread. multiple owners of this year/make/model have experienced these exact same issues due to poor quality parts originally installed by the manufacturer. manufacturer should recall the affected vehicles and fix these issues due to them being widespread. there are numerous discussions on public forums of these issues as well.

About 4 years ago ,i took my jetta to the volkswagen dealer in regard to front airbags recall. the light would not go off. they repaired it, but after a year the light came back on and stayed on. when i call the dealer, i was told i would have to pay for an inspection of the car before they can determine if it is defective or not. it seems to me they did not fix the problem and i should not have to pay for it. also my horn want off, one day, and the only way i was able to stop it , was to pull the fuse out. when i put the fuse back , the horn would not work. nothing wrong with the fuse. . my yellow engine light keep coming on , especially when i use my a/c and there is a very strange smell in the car. i only have 55000 miles on this car. and to top it all, while driving the car, i got a icon lighting up in regard to my coolant. the little black tube that connects to the reservoir had slipped off and all the antifreeze fell out of it onto the engine. owning a volkswagen is a real nightmare, had honda before, put over 130000 miles on it and never had any problem.will definitely never buy volkswagen again and will not recommend it. to anyone

While on the highway (hutchinson river parkway, westchester county, ny), my power driver's seat started moving forward (towards the wheel) on its own. i stopped it by pushing back on the switch. this incident happened twice more within the next 5 minutes and again overnight (last night) while the car was parked (i came to it this morning and found the seat was pushed all the way forward). obviously, a driver's seat with a mind of its own could be a serious safety hazard. the seat moving while the car is parked and unoccupied means it might not be able to be stopped even by shutting off the engine. at 6ft2, i would be crushed if i were unable to stop the seat from moving up.

Tdi engine wiring harness chafed inside the wire loom cause numerous electrical issues. including abs, steering module, airbag, engine speed sensor, temperature gauge, and stability control. very difficult and costly to diagnose.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be modified. a few months later, the air bag warning lamp illuminated again. the dealer charged $125.00 for the repair and stated that a new air bag may be needed at the cost of approximately $750.00. the failure mileage was 103,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 129,200.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle speed decreased to 20 mph and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. when shifting into a gear, the vehicle would jerk. the failures recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the module and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was pulled over and restarted, but began to jolt and move slowly. the dealer diagnosed that the failure was caused by "georgia fuel" and that the fuel line needed to be repaired. also, the passenger side air bar warning indicator remained illuminated. the dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be rewired. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 155,000.

Transmission shifting problem. the transmission was not controlling at any nominal cruising speed, or when accelerating from a stop. safety concern. car was shifting when it didn't need to shift, i.e. out of 6th at high speeds when the terrain and speed hadn't changed. it would shift out of gear the way you do in a manual transmission, but instead of shifting back in immediately, it would hesitate (rpms drop significantly) so that the car was essentially idling between gears. then it would shift back in to a gear for a few seconds, and then shift again inappropriately with the same hesitation. when it would shift back in sometimes it would do the hard shift. the check engine light came on at times but not always. the car couldn't seem to figure out what gear it needed to be in, and it kept shifting in and out of the higher gears even though the driver hadn't changed the speed and the terrain was the same. it was much worse during the heat of the day. whereas the problem is hardly perceptible at night. still it seemed to be shifting between 6th down to 5th when it didn't need to. the problem seems to repeat over and over. the check engine light came on at some point, but was not on this morning.

While driving in the highway the car's transmission suddenly downshifted by it-self and would not respond to the engine's acceleration commands. since than is has been more often, and has caused fear and anxiety. there is no warning signs on the dashboard to notify the driver of any problems. i researched this issue and found out that there were other people that had the same problem, and there was a recall on the model 2007 and new-er. the 2006 model is not for some reason included in this recall. i contacted volkswagen and it was just a waste of time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta equipped with aftermarket spyder headlights, part number: 444vg06-hid-drl-bk. while driving 15 mph, the headlights failed to illuminate the roadway adequately enough to see at night. the failure recurred on a consistent basis. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a pole. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained head and mouth injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained extensive front end damage and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. updated 8/6/15*cn the consumer also experienced a problem with the windows and door locks. updated 08/11/15*jb

Just got the car and the previous owner said the wiper fluid stopped working. *tr

I purchased this 2006 vw jetta tdi 1.9 turbo diesel new in 2006. after only 50k miles, vw dealership stated the turbo charger went bad and the warranty was initially refused stating it was improper oil used. this was disproved with receipts and still charged $500 of a $2300 bill. a few years later now in 2014,the vehicle was taken in for normal service and the next week, engine light came on. the same thing happened and vw states the turbo went bad and are generally only good for 50k miles. after sharing my anger about this, it fell upon def ears. i purchased another turbo out of california, due to not trusting vw any longer. this new turbo was installed and did not come with the wastegate module for it which is required for it to work. i soon discovered the wastegate was bad and neither of the turbochargers were bad, however i had to purchase twice the entire turbos system for this one $35 part that is sold on other jetta models with manual wastegate but not this one. vw refuses to sell this part and requires the whole system to be purchased. this is corrupt and dishonest and preys on the consumers. now i am in this position again. great car other than this issue. its ridiculous.. its the same analogy of breaking a spark plug and having to buy a new motor to fix your car! *tr

I own a 2006 vw jetta...2-3(under warranty) years or so after buying this car new i had to have the headliner & radio replaced due to rubber used in manufacturing of this vehicle melted causing fabric to come down & buttons on radio to melt. today march 24, 2015 w/44,000 miles on my car i discovered that rubber used to glue vinyl material to inside door panels had also caused material to come down due to melting. as i write this to you my car is being repaired at the cost of approximately $550.00. i would love to continue purchasing vw's because i love them but this experience to say nothing of the cost & inconvenience has made me question whether or not to purchase another vw in the future. please respond to this complaint and if i do not hear from vw i will post this complaint on my facebook page. *tr

Driver seat lower right back overheated. burnt a hole in the seat and melted the coat i was wearing. smell of burning in the car and intense heat on my back. turned off the seat heat. when i arrived at my destination, noticed the burn in the seat and later noticed a burn on my coat. interior of the car is well maintained, never flooded or abused. now i have a car driver seat that is badly damaged, a ruined coat and scared to operate the car or to park in my garage in fear of a fire that could burn down my house and car putting my self and family in harms way. i have noticed several vw cars in the past with the same problem in the same spot and was always thankful that it was not my car. now it is my car with the same problem. called the vw dealer and they said that there is not a recall on this. this is a problem that can cause a bad burn on a person. i am glad i had a coat on while driving, otherwise i would have had to seek medical treatment for the burn. would like to see vw correct the problem and replace the seat at no charge to the owners. this is a preventable problem that needs corrected. *tr

Driver seat lower right back overheated. burnt a hole in the seat and melted the coat i was wearing. smell of burning in the car and intense heat on my back. turned off the seat heat. when i arrived at my destination, noticed the burn in the seat and later noticed a burn on my coat.. interior of the car is well maintained, never flooded or abused. now i have a car driver seat that is badly damaged, a ruined coat and scared to operate the car or to park in my garage in fear of a fire that could burn down my house and car putting myself and family in harms way. i have noticed several vw cars in the past with the same problem in the same spot and was always thankful that it was not my car. now it is my car with the same problem. called the vw dealer, and they said that there is not a recall on this. this is a problem that can cause a bad burn on a person. i am glad i had a coat on while driving, otherwise i would have had to seek medical treatment for the burn. would like to see vw correct the problem and replace the seat at no charge to the owners. this is a preventable problem that needs corrected. *tr

There is no power to the driver's side front door. *tr

After replacing the cam shaft and timing belt i took the car for a test drive. the problems were apparent, a hard shift from a stop into first gear and hard shifts all the way to 4th gear. from a full stop it will not respond to the accelerator and if it does it jolts. multiple times crossing traffic the accelerator does not respond, and i have nearly been hit multiple times. i brought it into a service shop and they have said it is the mechatronics unit that controls the transmission. i was told that is an issue in many vehicles like mine, and to report it to nhtsa and volkswagen. *tr

Was getting head aches when driving the car and sitting in traffic or at a stop light. smelled a sulfur like smell from the engine compartment. could hear loud blowing sounds on acceleration. dealership found an exhaust leak in the back of the diesel motor from the egr cooler assembly. the engine was blowing soot in to the engine compartment and it could be heard and smelled through the firewall. this is a diesel so the exhaust contains carcinogenic chemicals. diesel exhaust contains a number of potentially toxicologically relevant organic compounds according to the epa that have human health hazards associated with exposure. the egr cooler is not covered under the 8 year 80k federal exhaust emission warranty even though it is a mandated part of the exhaust system as part of the exhaust gas recirculation system. a shaft going through the wall of the egr cooler connecting to a butterfly valve used to divert the exhaust gases in to the cooler has a faulty seal that will fail and allow the exhaust gas to exit the exhaust in to the engine compartment and get in to the passenger compartment. this is not only an epa violation but a health hazard to every vw tdi owner or passenger. to repair the according to the dealership, the egr cooler has to be replaced at a cost to the owner of $1000. vw customer care will not stand behind the product but did realize the issue and offer replacement in the first 2 years or 24k miles. most issues occur at 70k to 120k miles because of a poorly designed part. *tr

Volkswagen jetta 2006 sagging headliner fabric from headliner. the separated headliner fabric creates a visibility obstruction and possibly a danger to the drivers visibility. it should be a safety issue. i contacted volkswagen customer service but was told that warranty had expired, repair would be up to me. cost to fix it at the dealer is however over $1000. *tr

While driving the transmission slips or will not change gears while the gas pedal is being stepped on also after a stop it will not engage at times it stays on 5 gear while moving slowly and will not down shift. *tr

Went to start car was misfiring check engine light came on towed to a shop the told me my timing chain jumped and it was 2500 dollars to fix. *tr

I was driving down the highway in iowa and to my horror, my car seat started moving back by itself. i could not reach the pedals in the car and had to hold the electric seat button and fight it to keep it from moving back. this was pretty difficult since the car is a stick shift. volkswagen was uninterested in helping defray the cost of repairing this very seriously unsafe defect! *tr

While i was driving on a busy road, while accelerating my engine started revving, and it would not move. i pulled over safely but was unable to push the car in neutral. when turning the car off and on again, my prdns on dash was flashing. the car will not move forward while in drive or backwards while in reverse. when i put the car in neutral nothing happens. i have seen that there are recalls on 2007 volkswagen jetta transmissions, but wondering if this could be part of that problem. *tr

This car had a defective camshaft and lifters. dealer refuses to repair under warranty 2 years ago, now its getting worst and i don't have the money to repair it. *tr

First noticed that the sunroof on my '06 jetta tdi would intermittently open and (sometimes) close on it's own. since then my door locks no longer function on the drivers side front and rear doors. i cannot use the key to lock all of the doors and activate the car alarm. the rear driver side door never locks even with the key and cannot be opened from the inside by the passenger. the alarm system will not engage and the rear windows will only operate from the driver's door. initially these issues would come and go but have now become a continuous problem. the car cannot be secured. these issues pose a safety hazard to my family and my personal property. i was planning on passing the car down to my son when he becomes old enough to drive (in 2 years) however with these issues i do not trust the safety of this vehicle. after researching the complaints in this database i am shocked that vw has not been made to fix the problem under a recall. this is a common, recurring problem that needs to be addresses by the manufacturer. *tr

At highway speed, car suddenly went into neutral with a flashing prnds on the instrument cluster and "press brake pedal" indicator. once pulled over on the road, car would lock in park and was unable to move the vehicle. car has been diagnosed as having a faulty mechatronic unit. previous recalls have been issued for 2009-2010 mechatronics for the same issue, but not this 2006. nhtsa action number is pe09035 and recall number is 09v333000 for the 2009-2010 cars. volkswagen needs to realize the scope is far broader than just 2009-2010 cars. this vehicle also suffers from the driver's door wiring harness failure like many others (unable to lock doors, operate windows, etc). *tr

Purchased a "pre-owned certified" 2006 volkswagen jetta after hitting 90,000 miles the catalytic converter and cv boot need to be replaced. *tr

Electrical problems have been abundant in this vehicle starting in 2012. driver side door locks work randomly. the car responds to the keys randomly even with a new battery. alarm will sound when it fails to respond to key. over the last year lights go out monthly. shifter electronics failed. repaired in june 2014. mechanic had no idea why it would go out which was cause for my concern. *tr

Driving along the road and coolant suddenly flushed out of car. water pump had to be replaced along with timing belt. oil leaks in multiple places are starting to appear. i wondered why i was going through so much oil. mechanic alerted me to the poor design and build and told me to check of open recalls and similar problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the headliner fabric detached, which distorted the contact's vision whenever the vehicle was being driven. in addition, the doors would only unlock manually. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously and the horn would not activate when engaged. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

The windows, gas door, mirrors, trunk no longer work because of a faulty wiring harness that vw has acknowledged. they are only fixing vehicles with less then 100,000 miles or 8.5 years of service. it is a safety concern because the back two windows can be rolled down by children. i have 2 small children and one with downs syndrome that keeps rolling the windows down because the wiring harness has failed and vw is not going to fix the cars and instead let small children die because they can roll down the windows. also, everytime i have to open the gas lever i scrape my arm on some pointing screws. this is ridiculous that a recall has not been issued on the vw jetta wiring harness. *tr

Lost power to drivers side door. i can't get window, lock, door light to operate also no interior lights on with door open. *tr

Currently experiencing a problem with the body valve in the transmission on my jetta. there was an extended warranty for this part that ended in 2012. i am experiencing this problem with my car now and it is a safety hazard. my car shifts so hard between 1st and 4th gear and will have a significant lag time between acceleration which during traffic, can cause numerous problems. vw won't offer any reimbursement to pay for this to be fixed because it is outside of the warranty however i think it is ridiculous when they know there was an issue with the part in the first place. so now i am stuck paying another $1,500 repair bill for this car in addition to all other repairs i have paid for. i know i am not the only one now experiencing this problem after the end date as i have called numerous body shops and dealerships who have shared that there have been multiple others with the same problem. *tr

Window on driver side sometimes are inoperative. this can be because of wires inside the drivers side door are too short. can be a problem if in an emergency my window must be rolled down. if i'm trapped, what happens if i can't roll down my window to get out! also, ceiling headliner is coming down. can no longer see through my rearview mirror! the headliner liner was cut too short so i can't fix it. please help. thank you so much. *tr

The wiring harness in the passenger front door has broken. the windows, locks, and blinker on mirror do not work at all or will work sporadically and the airbag light in the dash turned on indicating the airbags are disabled. a mechanic confirmed it was the wiring harness and it was temporarily fixed so the windows could be rolled up to prevent any damage inside from snow and rain. i received a letter from a settlement company in regards to the wiring harness needing to be replaced. the letter states "..the left front (driver's side) door or any wiring or connectors that needed to be replaced when replacing such wiring harness,..." i called the number to ask about the replacement of my wiring harness, and was told because it was the passenger door it did not meet the qualifications. i have since researched the recalls on the 2006 vw jetta wiring harness and what i was able to find, it did not specify a particular side, but stated the jetta's made in that year where manufactured with the wiring harnesses being to short, causing the wires to break. this is what has happened to mine. any information regarding if i meet any guidelines to have this fixed with no cost to me would be greatly appreciated. the safety of my son and i is very important. thank you for your time. *tr

Upon research on blogs and reviews the 2006 jetta has several of the same issues. car has 54k miles and cv boots are cracked and needing replacements. the headliner dropped while driving impairing visibility of road ways and hinders view out back windows. drivers side wiring harness.

When the dsg transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd it does not engage, the rpm gauge almost redlines, then when it engages to 3rd it jerks and the wheels pill out, this is very dangerous and life threatening to me especially since this is my only vehicle i have to get to work! volkswagen will not fix my vehicle because they said the dsg transmission is sealed. i would like volkswagen healed responsible for manufacturing an inferior product and selling it to americans putting me in danger. i would like your attorneys to file a class action lawsuit against vw for 1 billion dollars on behalf of the american people, i believe that will make them up, you all have a blessed day and don't buy a volkswagen. *tr

The indicator lights on the driver's door console turns off when the door is open slightly more than halfway. if the door is closed the power window does not work sometimes, so i have to open the door slightly for it to work. driver side door works occasionally as well as the trunk with the key less entry. i did some research on the internet and i now believe that it's the wiring harness causing the problems. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 40 mph, the mounts snapped that secured the engine and transmission. as a result, the engine and transmission detached from the vehicle. the vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission and front driver side axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Passenger, driver door and sunroof wiring harness short. affects windows and locks, window will intermittently not roll up or down and the door locks will not lock. jiggling the wiring harness gasket seems to resolve the issue each time it occurs. sunroof will open to vent automatically without any buttons being pushed. *tr

The airbag light on my 2006 vw jetta, with only 57000 miles, came on for no apparent reason. the vehicle has never been in an accident and the air bags have never been deployed. there was a recall on the passenger front airbag a few years ago and i brought the car in at that time to have the car serviced to address that recall. when i brought the vehicle in to the local vw dealer, i was told that my passenger seat side airbag was "defective" and needed to be replaced. i was told that this airbag is located in the same location where the recall work was done. i was told by the local vw dealer that the air bag must be defective, because with such low mileage on the vehicle, there is no excuse that such airbag should be replaced due to "wear and tear." i was charged $128.40 by the local vw dealer for the diagnosis and was quoted an additional $724 plus tax for the airbag to be replaced to make the car safe to drive. the local vw dealer told me to contact vw corporate, as i should not have to pay to repair a defective airbag that was already recalled in the past. when i contacted vw corporate, i was told that they will not pay for the repair, as they do not feel that the airbag is defective (even though their own dealership says it is) and that i have to pay for this safety repair out of my own pocket. i did my research, and apparently there are many 2006 jetta owners who are dealing with the same airbag defect issue. vw refuses to issue a recall and refuses to pay for the repair. the nhtsa must force vw to replace its faulty airbags at no cost to innocent consumers! i am afraid to drive this vehicle now and will not allow my pregnant wife in the vehicle because i was told by the local vw dealer that there is a strong possibility that none of the airbags will deploy in case of an accident because the airbag light is on and one of the airbags is defective. *js

The driver side door wiring harness has failed and with it the driver side controls do not work. the door will not lock, the window will not roll down, the gas cap release does not work and the trunk release does not work. it also seems to have caused a short the rear driver side door as the window is stuck down and will not roll up. the airbag light also came on. i have checked all fuses and have found no problems. *tr

The driver side door wiring harness has failed and with it the driver side controls do not work. the door will not lock, the window will not roll down, the gas cap release does not work and the trunk release does not work. the airbag light also came on. i have checked all fuses and have found no problems. after i had a certified mechanic check the vehicle, it was discovered all the wires in the driver side wiring harness are all broken. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that both the driver side and passenger side rear doors failed to open and the passengers were unable to exit the vehicle using the rear doors. the contact indicated that the doors could not be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 102,550. updated 9/18/14*cn

The driver side door wiring harness has failed and with it the driver side controls do not work. the door will not lock, the window will not roll down, the gas cap release does not work and the trunk release does not work. it also seems to have caused a short the rear driver side door as the window is stuck down and will not roll up. the airbag light also came on. i have checked all fuses and have found no problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while pulled over by a police officer, she was made aware that the third brake light failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the window defroster and third brake light failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Was driving and the air bag light came on. was going to take it in but then i got sideswiped while my car was parked and progressive insurance checked out my car and said it was a wiring harness that was faulty. noticing that it's a common thing now that i'm ready this so why aren't they recalling it if it's a safety issue??? *js

I was driving home from a short trip(<5 miles) when my car completely stopped going on a busy street. i was unable to move the car out of the way on coming traffic. i heard a loud pop prior to its losing power. i called a tow truck who tried to jump car but the engine would not turn over. i took it to the mechanic who had sold the car to me and i was told that one of the pistons had ruptured the engine block. they had no explanation about why this had happened. the car had been serviced( oil change, valve repair, timing belt replacement, water pump replacement) about 500 miles before. *tr

The direct shift gear transmission failed. the car could no longer get out of neutral. *tr

Turned the key on and the airbag fault light illuminated and stays on i've tried to reset it but it will not reset. i have read on many forums and this seems like a very common issue. it should be looked at further cause it is happening in a lot of vehicles. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who replaced the "mechaeron". the manufacture was made aware of the failure however, declined to provide a remedy to fix the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 192,000.

The leather on the driver's seat started separating...looks like little micro tears that continue to worsen. *tr

The headliner began separating above the rear right passenger seat. i live alone and no one ever even rides in the back seat. cannot be repaired without installing a whole new headliner. *tr

Driver's rear door lock stopped responding to the buttons on it, and on the main control, and on the remote. it intermittently worked for a month or so and is now dead. the car cannot be locked and that is a safety issue. *tr

Driver's rear door lock stopped responding to the buttons on it, and on the main control, and on the remote. it intermittently worked until march and is now dead. the car cannot be locked and that is a safety issue. *tr

Cam shaft and lifter inferior quality!!what has happened according to other owners of tdi's that i have talked to is that the camshaft and lifters have failed. they were built inferior and breakdown. this causes a lot of confusion with mechanics trying for endless hours to figure out why its smoking. with a lot of research i found out that the camshaft and lifters are inferior and breakdown. why does volkswagen do that to people, it cost me so many thousands of dollars replacing turbo, mass air flow sensor to rebuilding the engine for god sake to find that it is the cam and that this is a common problem. volkswagen should be held accountable for this. *tr

Air bag indication light came on while driving. air bags did not deploy. car was not involved in any type of collision at that time. air bag light has been on since. srs code not able to be cleared from memory. *tr

Cam wear found on 6/8/11, 195761 miles. cam shaft wear seen during timing belt change. replaced cam shaft, followers, and bearings. factory recommended oil and oil change intervals were used. cam shaft was also replaced on 11/03/09 at 123086 miles after the following incident: knocking heard from engine while driving on highway near destination, approximately 300 miles from home. vehicle arrived at destination, but would not start. vehicle was towed to mechanic. camshaft wear and follower bore found to be damaged beyond repair and was replaced using oem parts. vehicle was using factory recommended oil at regular intervals. *tr

Air bag indication light came on while driving. air bags did not deploy. car was not involved in any type of collision at that time. air bag light has been on since. srs code not able to be cleared from memory. *tr

Dual mass flywheel failed catastrophically and without warning while driving on the freeway. flywheel failure sent metal shrapnel into transmission, cracking the bell housing and the transmission to shift erratically. the car was mechanically totaled and volkswagen of america refused to take any responsibility for the premature failure of the vehicle, despite it being a documented and known issue. others have reported that this part was recalled in australia but not the united states. cost of repair was beyond value of vehicle and car was deemed a total mechanical loss. *tr

At approx 80-90k i started hearing a clattering noise from the engine and extra noise when idling. also, the car has a hard time shifting (automatic trans). after taking the car to a mechanic, i was told that it's the dsg dmf coming apart and rattling. after doing some research, i find it's a common problem. it started happening shortly after my car went out of cpo warranty, which expired at 74k. i didn't really pay that much attention to it until it got worse. this is a 06 tdi mkv with auto dsg, brm engine. also experiencing difficulties with soot in fuel filter, likely due to faulty seal in fuel injectors under cam shaft. once again, common problem according to mechanics and online forums on this model. there's a recall on the dmf for this model in australia, needs to have one for us. *tr

Our 2006 jetta tdi had an airbag fault. we took the vehicle to a volkswagen dealership and they tested the air code and found out that the passenger occupant detector module went bad due to a electrical malfunction in the circuit. the dealership was not able to say if the airbags were going to work on not in the case of a crash. volkswagen is refusing to take any ownership of keeping their vehicle safe and covering the cost of the part. i contact volkswagen usa and they gave the reason they will not cover the part because i did not have an extended warranty. i feel that volkswagen is being neglectful to their claim on providing a safe vehicle. now that the airbag sensor is going out, we are having more electrical problems with headlights, parking lights, taillights, brake lights, day time running lights, and turn signals. *tr

After using the fob to lock the doors we noticed the rear doors would not lock. if the car is just sitting the rear locks will not lock leaving the door open to children or would be thieves. we also noticed the rear doors would show they were locked once we were moving, but were actually unlocked allowing the rear passenger to be able to open the doors at highway speeds. extreme safety issue! volkswagen needs to address this issue asap. *tr

Our jetta experienced a "false neutral" problem back in december, 2013. (95,000 miles) i did some research and found that it could be due to a low voltage condition. i checked the electrical system and found the alternator to be faulty. i replaced it and kept driving the car. everything seemed fine until mid january, 2014 when we experienced another fn event. we were able to switch the car off and then back on and the condition went away. i called our local vw dealer and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic. the results of this test came back and they said we needed a new mechatronics unit (this controls the transmission) at a cost of $2300.00 i am familiar with these cars and also familiar with the fact that vw has already investigated this issue in later year cars. this investigation (nhtsa action# pe09035) resulted in a recall campaign (nhtsa# 09v333000) where vw replaced defective mechatronics units and extended the warranty on the affected units to 10yrs/100,000 miles. less than 24 hours after receiving this diagnosis, the transmission completely locked up while driving down the road, luckily it was at an intersection and the speed was less than 15mph. i had the car towed back to the vw dealer, the transmission must now be replaced ($6,000.00) i content that this is the same or nearly the same issue addressed in the previous campaign and that vw did not find the root cause of the mechatronics and subsequent transmission failure. a new investigation needs to be opened to address this problem, it is a safety issue which has already been addressed for some of their vehicles. vw needs to be made to address it for all dsg equipped vehicles, especially ones manufactured before the previously investigated lot. i contacted vwoa and even though my vehicle is still within the mileage range of the warranty extension they will not offer any assistance in the repairs. *tr

Purchased the 2006 volkswagen jetta in august 2014 with 116,000 miles. one month later the horn was not working. upon doing an internet search, discovered an inordinate number of complaints that these horns become inoperable even with fewer miles. the problem comes when pressing the horn pad on the steering wheel, it does not make contact to sound the horn. the airbag assembly is located here as well so i don't feel it's safe to try to replace it myself. the quote to have this repaired was $900.00. volkswagen should issue a recall on this part immediately! *tr

Been to multiple dealerships claiming in fox valley il rockford il glenview il that either my mechunit is bad/faulty or dual mass flywheel is bad/faulty. was driving where either my car would shift very rough as if someone who is very inexperienced would let go of the clutch late and shift hard/rough into 1-2-3 with clicking noises. car just recently shifted from 2 to neutral and scared the crapout of me. the car has extreme vibration and uncontrolled shift patterns. was turning onto my street and car went from 3-2 to neutral while my car was still in drive and went into a snow bank on side of road. would just like to have volkswagen contact me to either replace or fix this problem. this is very dangerous owners of a 2006 vw tdi or any automatic with dsg mechunit beware and please be careful. *tr

Traveling along at 55 mph and the gear display started flashing/blinking as the car just shut off. it would not restart. battery is fine. *tr

While driving home with my wife, she stated that she thought she had noticed a burning smell. the heated seats were on as it was a cold morning. the next day i noticed that the back rest of the seat had a smoldering mark as well as some sort of smoke damage as if there was a fire on the inside of the seat. we later looked on her jacket and noticed that there was transfer of the "leather" to her jacket. *tr

During a heavy rain, and while slowing to approach a stop , multiple emergency warning lights appeared in the dash display. low oil pressure indicator advised to shut off engine immediately, glow plug indicator flashed, and tachometer went to zero (even though engine was still running). i shut off the engine, checked oil (level was fine), but the engine would not start. towed back home, and 30 minutes later, engine started. no check engine light at any time. problem recurred again in heavy rain several weeks later. examined wiring harness and found twenty individual wear points in the wires where the insulation was worn enough to expose the copper strands. there were numerous other wear points with no copper visible, but all of the insulation wear matched the corrugation of the ribbing in the plastic wire loom covering. closer inspection of the wear points revealed the most prevalent and serious bare wire conditions were in the area of the harness support clamps. very concerned regarding other similar potential wear problems that could result in engine failure or fire. *tr

I am the owner of a 2006 vw jetta tdi sedan. i purchased the vehicle used in a private sale in 2009. by 2011 i was having numerous problems with the vehicle. the dual mass flywheel failed just after i had my car at the dealership for the timing belt service (approximate mileage 106,000). i had to have it towed (at my expense) to the dealership since it wasn't safe to drive the 130 miles. dealership said it was a known problem but volkswagen of america has not offered any assistance. apparently someone has to die to get their attention. approximate cost of repairs: $1,800. 2nd big problem is electrical. wiring harness in the driver door failed soon after i purchased it. it started with the driver window switch not working. then the lock/unlock button quit working. then the interior/exterior safety lights. i have heard that it will progress to the trunk lid, the other windows, the fuel door, ect. once again an extremely common problem due to a poor design. once again volkswagen of america has refused to offer assistance - the dealership quoted me just under $500 in parts and labor. why would a harness cost $205!!! third problem is cosmetic issues. the paint is flaking off especially near the seams and at the wheel wheels. rust formed where the paint bubbled up at two of the four wheel wheels. there is a service bulletin for paint problems in the generation before this vehicle and a 10-12 year corrosion warranty that vw refuses to honor. additionally, problems with poor manufacturing practices and materials abound in this vehicle. the headliner pulls away from the pillars at the seams in the rear due to defective materials. it will separate from the roof and become a hanging visibility hazard. the plastic dash pieces don't fit together - shrinking and pulling away at the seams. stereo buttons (as well as door switches) bubble and flake off. *tr

Vw is very much aware of the defect regarding camshaft failure in the engine, resulting in high repair costs and dangerous loss of power that could result in a collision. vw southtowne in utah called the engine "experimental" basically admitted that vw knew there was a problem and only built the engine for 1.5 years as a result. they only respond that the car is out of warranty and is the consumers problem to pay for a $4000 repair onto of paying for the loan on the car. *tr

I have run into numerous issues on my car that have caused me to troubleshoot and solve these problems. multiple times i have pulled back the abrasion protection on the wiring and found that the insulation common to the wires is crack or worn off exposing the center conductor of the wires. many times there are numerous wires within a harness that are worn through. so far i haven't found any that are shorted out but many are very close and at high risk of causing an electrical short/fire. i am an aircraft electrician/inspector and have found the abrasion protection to be horrible inadequate. there are 2 harnesses that go to the turbo that have a hard plastic abrasion cover but nothing shielding the wire from this cover. on both of these harnesses i found that the plastic had worn a series of ridges down the entire length of wire they covered and exposed the conductor in multiple places. my right hand mirror turn signal was not working so i pulled it out and tested the bulb and found that it was good. when i pulled the rubber boot that covers the wires in the door jam i found a power wire in there that the insulation had cracked and pulled apart exposing .150" of center conductor in multiple places. it seems that the majority of the wiring is either poor quality or just not protected causing the insulation to fail and become a major safety hazard for potential electrical shorts or fires. i have heard these cars are prone to electrical caused fires and strongly believe that something needs to be done in order to avoid more very serious problems with these cars that could cost someone their life. i have only owned this car since may of 2013 and have already repaired 4 wiring harnesses throughout the car. this is something that should never happen on a car that is only 7 years old. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she began to smell gasoline inside the vehicle. the contact opened the hood and saw that gasoline was leaking onto the engine. the contact was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 10v621000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was informed that her vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

At my cars 20k service the dealer indicated that the brakes needed replacement. at the 50k they needed to be replaced again. wear this rapid is disconcerting and dangerous. had i not taken my car in for regular service this could have lead to a serious issue. i do not use my brakes heavily. most of my driving is non-highway driving, mostly just traffic light to traffic light. i consistently use the parking brake when parking. *tr

Volkswagon has a problem with a faulty dual mass flywheels,the springs break inside the flywheel you hear a rattle when the car is at idle and the goes away when in gear.from reading about this problem i finally foud out what this noise is.i have asked the service tech to see if anything is loose and they always come up empty.i finally read about this on the vw tdi forums online.they said vw recalled this problem in austrailia but not in the united states.i have called vw customer line but all the tell me is we have not issued a recall on this problem so they can't help me.one of the springs already broke a hole in the cover for the transmission. i hope you can help! *tt

A rattling sound began to come from the engine compartment shortly after passing 85,000 miles on the vehicle. scanned the computer and found several codes for misfires and vacuum leaks on the vehicle ecu. took it to a shop after performing routine maintenance did nothing to smooth out engine operation. shop shortly contacted me back with a quote of the timing chains were coming apart and the engine was severely out of time. after some research online this appears to be an issue with the early 2.5l mk5 jetta engine. *tr

#1 july 262013 jetta sedan 2.5l automatic transmission 87,850 miles a d v e r t i s e m e n t s i recently purchased a used 2006 vw jetta with a dsg transmission and 2.5 l motor. the vehicle lurches and loses power as if gas had been switched off or the transmission has bogged down and seems to occur when shifting. it also happens from a dead stop, with the vehicle lurching forward with considerable force when the transmission engages. this has occurred on both very hot days, 100+ degrees, and also during evening and nighttime while driving on surface streets and on the interstate though on the interstate it doesn't lurch forward when power is restored. the vehicle usually regains power 3-5 seconds after loss of power most times this occurs but there were a few times the vehicle stalled. once this happens this condition continues to occur more with increasing frequency until the vehicle is not drivable. once the vehicle has cooled off for a period of time, 2 or more hours, it drives with out this problem for the same amount of time, or less, as when driven from a cold start. this has also occurred while passing and forced me to cancel my pass of a slower moving vehicle and merge into the traffic which on one occasion had closed ranks leaving me no room to merge. i have only been driving this vehicle for about a week. this statement was posted around 8-5-2013. the problem is still the same. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the headliner upholstery near the rear window was splitting. the vehicle was taken to an upholstery center where they advised her that the entire upholstery would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

All electronic components in drivers door ceased to function. auto door lock, driver's window, gas latch. could not open driver's window. apparently the original design of wire harness was defective in that it was 80 mm too short. vw has issue a technical service bulletin on april 20, 2011 (v97-11-04) identifying this inherent defect. dealer replaced driver's door wiring harness after diagnosing multiple broken wires. vw will not reimburse car owners for repair/replacement. *tr

In the morning i went to start my car and i shifted it into reverse and there was a loud noise. i then went to drive it and the transmission would not shift out of third gear. *tr

I was accelerating from a stop sign and i heard a notification "beep" on my car's dashboard. i looked down to see what was wrong and suddenly my steering locked up on me. having no control of my car, i drifted into a car parked on the right side of the street, causing my car to flip over. *tr

The vehicle stalls whenever driving in wet conditions on the hwy while snowing or raining. i have lost control of the vehicle and have broken down on the side of the road with no shoulder and facing an uphill incline. on each occasion i have had my children in the vehicle with me and facing heavy traffic in both directions. i was fortunate to have a highway patrol officer assist me in pushing the car to off the highway the last 3 times. each time, they informed me that i should contact volkswagen and let them know because it should definitely be a factory recall based on the dangerous circumstances. the problem has been identified on tdi forums http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=239987&page=6 as a wire chafing condition caused by the vibration of the diesel engine. i took my vehicle to the repair shop 3 different times and they were unable to identify the problem because each time i was able to get the vehicle to the shop they were unable to match the driving conditions that i was driving in and each time i was able to start the vehicle after allowing the vehicle to sit for a period of time in order to allow the engine compartment to dry. *tr

I swerved to miss an animal and ran off the road at 55mph and hit a tree head on and the driver airbag never deployed. spoke to vw customer care and was told that their engineers looked at the photos not the actual car and determined that they functioned properly. i said i thought they were speed rated and was told that ii could hit a wall at 100mph and the airbag might not go off. are you kidding me!!! *tr

Entire camshaft has to be replaced, car is inoperable. this is apparently a known issue but vw of america will not acknowledge this or help with the replacement cost, which is substantial. *tr

Driver's seat, lower right side of seat back: noticed a discoloration & change in the fabric at least one year ago. more recently, two pinholes have appeared in the area. without a doubt, this has been caused by the heated seat element. in retrospect, we realize that several articles of clothing - primarily outerwear - were damaged by the excess heat from that area of the seat. because it was outerwear, that probably accounts for why we never felt the intense, localized heat. no injuries resulted. but after reading about almost 200 similar complaints for the jettas built around that time, some resulting in injuries and / or fires, i'm surprised there have been no recalls. *tr

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. *tr

This is second time the wire harness supplying electrical components in the driver side door have broken. this breakage causes the crash sensor to become inactivating along with other critical electrical functions in the door, ie window, lock, fuel door. this also has a potential for starting a fire. when i had my car in for a ignition lock problem about a year ago, the there was a comment typed on the service report indicating that the harness appear in good repair. this entry reveals that volkswagen is very aware that they have a problem, however, they are doing nothing to resolve it. *tr

The oil pan in the above mentioned vechile that i own had to be changed due to a design problem. the manufacturer had put a aluminum pan with a steel bolt. the steel bolt over the years corroded the pan necessiating a replacement of the pan. fitzgerald automall (410-224-3480) in annapolis md replaced the pan free of labor but charged me for the oil pan. they did inform me that it was a design problem that vw has since rectified in the newer models and that i had to contact the manufacturer for reimbursement. when i contacted vw, they refused to reimburse me stating that the vehicle was not under warranty. they informed it was under their discretion to rectify the defect in newer models and were not responsible for older models. in my opinion vw should reimburse me and also recall all their vehicles with this issue to be addressed appropriately. please contact me at the above address if something can be done about this or not.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that there was a rattling noise in the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the piping had become loose. the vehicle was repaired by applying a rubber guard however, the failure recurred immediately after the repairs. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised him that the duel mass flywheel failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 36. the current mileage was approximately 160,000.

Air bag warning light appeared, dealer diagnosed as a passanger side air bag failure, rheostat in air bag wan't heating properly & bag would therefore not ignite at impact. *tr

I have a 2006 vw jetta sd w/ 93,000 miles. i use this vehicle for work. the air bag fault light has been on for almost two years. i initially took the car to the david maus vw in south orlando. i was told by the repair rep kevin it would cost $400 to repair the connector located under the driver seat that relate to the air bag system. since my car was out of the warranty period, i was told i would have to bear this cost. i asked [xxx] how the connectors would become faulty since there is nothing ever stored under my driver seat and no one goes under the driver seat. [xxx] said that ??it just happens.?? i told him i was disappointed vw had made such a faulty car because of the many prior problems i had that fortunately were covered under warranty, e.g., esp light continually on; ignition coils recalled/replaced; asr light continually lit; trunk latch replaced, air conditioning vents broke, driver side door would not lock/unlock; and driver side button stopped working. after the warranty ended, the air bag light came on. i paid to replace the button for the side view mirrors because it broke off. [xxx] told me the button was cheap and they always break. a recall for the side air bag harness on seats were repaired on both sides on 3/30/11. in october, 2011 i told [xxx] i did not believe i should be responsible to pay for the repair of the air bag light as i believed it was a defect on vw part. i could not have caused the light to come on by driving the vehicle. i was informed by [xxx] that without this repair the airbag system was considered to be inoperable and unsafe. after review of the nhtsa complaints and an internet search, this airbag issue with this vehicle has been a known one for some time. vw has not issued a recall because they do not believe it is a large concern. i believe a recall should be issued due to the obvious safety concerns. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My wife and i were driving home and suddenly my car started jerking and made a "knocking" sound, without any warning (i.e. check engine light). we were close to home and decided to continue on; however, in the next couple of miles, the problems persisted, still with no check engine light or any indication of what was wrong with the vehicle. over the next several days, while parked on a secured premise, i started the car up and it had an erratic loping sound. i proceeded to call a nearby volkswagen dealer and spoke to two certified vw mechanics, who failed to acknowledge the issue that there was no warning indication before the car started to act up and said to bring it in to swap out the engine at approx. $7500; they dismissed the problem as "normal wear and tear". i researched the problem on the internet and it lead me to believe that it was a problem with the cam, which i had confirmed by an auto-mechanic after towing the car in. he told me the entire engine was warped due to the cam going out. other 2006 vw jetta tdi owners have commented on the same issues, which at this point leads me to believe that it is not "normal wear and tear", but a manufacture defect. *tr

First, vehicle's electronic locks stop responding to depresses from both remotes. replace the batteries to the remote and still the car will not respond. the only way to open the door is by manually inserting the key into the drivers side, which is the only manual keyhole, and turning left twice. once turn unlocks the driver's side door, another turn unlocks the passenger doors. after some time passenger doors stop responding to second turn. passenger doors do no lock when manually turning key the right from the driver side door, which is the only manual keyhole. the passenger doors that do not lock cause the alarm to go off when opened. depressing the silence alarm button on key fob does not silence alarm. the only way to silence alarm is by closing passenger door, closing driver side door and turning key right once to lock and left to unlock. doing so only control driver side door. after some time dashboard shows "door open" symbol even when all doors are securely closed and indicator light on door is off. dome light stays on while driving as if the doors are indeed open even though they are securely closed. at this stage the alarm system no longer works either by key fob depress nor by manually turning the lock in the drivers side door as described earlier. doors must be locked by opening each one manually and pressing the lock door button located on each passenger door. pressing the drivers side door lock does not lock passenger doors. all fuses are intact and no electrical issues reported. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the transmission disengaged and the vehicle would not accelerate. the transmission position lights were illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. a dealer was notified of the symptoms and stated they knew the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 146,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the clutch failed and the contact was unable to shift gears. the vehicle was shut off and towed to a private mechanic, where it was determined that the driveshaft failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v164000 (power train:driveline:driveshaft). the failure mileage was 127,000.

While traveling on interstate 4 at 65 mph the automatic transmission went from drive to second gear by itself even though the gear selector was in drive, nearly putting me through the windshield had i not had my seat belt on. i managed to get onto the burm of the highway and stop. at this point transmission fluid was dumping all over the road and the car would no longer move and the digital gear selection light was flashing on and off continuous(prnd). had it towed to my vw mechanic and they found that the electronic valve assembly had quit working and that the mech tronic clutch assembly was destroyed by it going from drive to 2nd . after researching on the internet, i found that vw has known about this problem and has sent out letters to customers that have 2007-2010 vehicles with this same transmission that they would replace their defective transmissions under an extended warranty or re-imburse them for repairs if done prior to this letter up to 100000 miles. i contacted vw usa and asked about my car and was told because my car was a 2006 it wasn't covered even though i got them to admit that it was the same transmission that was used for 2005.5 through 2010. *tr

2006 vw jetta, driving down street 11/09/12 door ajar light comes on, i stop to close doors and light goes off. i pull into work parking lot and get out of car as i click the key to lock the car, nothing. i then proceed to check the car.. nothing is working. cannot access gas cap to put gas in car, some lights may not be functioning properly, airbag light not on, door will not lock, window will not respond, no car alarm. drivers side of car has no power at all. i have no idea what is and is not working correctly. although i did look online and found hundreds of complaints with regard to a "brown wire or wires too short inside the boot to the body connector". most people report that even after a vw fix, problem not resolved. car not acting properly and with electrical and having been in a vw car fire do not wish to repeat this scenario. i contacted vw customer care who politely told me this is not their problem and refused to escalate to a manager. since this just happened today i have not had an opportunity for vw to look at it, but will tomorrow as i have to find a way to put gas in car and see if they feel auto is safe to drive. i don't.. *tr

I was driving down the road with the heated seat on , i had it on 5 which is the max setting and i felt a burning sensation near my right shoulder area so i felt my back and thought wow so i turned it down and after pulling in my garage i looked and the seat was slightly melted about the size of a golf ball and my jacket was slightly melted i am going to contact my local dealer tomorrow to see if there's a recall (beware it could have resulted in fire i believe if i would have kept it on long enough.) *tr

I was on a freeway that was merging with another freeway, and the gear lights started flashing, the transmission quit, and i couldn't accelerate to get out of other vehicles way. i was doing 10 mph, and i had to cross two lanes of traffic doing 65 mph. nowhere to go but that. i was so scared and was really lucky that no one hit me, although they did have to hit their brakes hard and swerve to avoid me. this is something i've seen on different forums now, and everyone says it is a mechatronic unit gone bad. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, he attempted to avoid crashing into a cat and lost control of the vehicle. the contact then crashed into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained a grade three concussion as well as fractured ribs. the police were notified and a report was filed) police report number:ca1200564). the contact could not recall specific details of the crash due to his injuries. the manufacturer was notified and after performing an investigation, they advised the contact that the vehicle had performed in the manner that it was designed, offering no further assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the transmission failed. the contact stated he heard a loud noise underneath the engine. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection where the mechanic stated the dual mass fly-wheel and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Vehicle lost power. engine became louder. car shudders under acceleration. camshaft failure. camshaft must be replaced. known issue with this car. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta. consumer states problem with headliner *tgw the consumer stated within in the past few months, he noticed the headliner was pulling away from the rear pillars. *jb

The headliner is pulling away from the rear pillars. being the primary driver of the vehicle i do not spend time in the back seat. my daughter is currently learning to drive so on a recent errand i was sitting in the back seat and looked up to see the headliner completely pulling away and coming down from the roof of the car and dome light. when i got back home, i did some internet research and found a multitude of websites, forums, etc. with people experiencing the same issue. here are just a few of the addresses that i found: http://www.carcomplaints.com/volkswagen/jetta/2006/accessories-interior/headliner_separating_from_ceiling.shtml http://rich-blog.blogspot.com/2010/10/2006-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-headliner-problems.html http://forums.volkswagenvortex.com/showthread.php?5104886-sagging-falling-headliner-warranty-success-stories-please http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen-forum/2006-volkswagen-jetta-headliner-t4941.html additionally, i personally know another 2006 jetta owner in schenectady, ny with the exact same issue. as the headliner falls, it is creating a visual distraction as well as impairing my field of vision to the rear of the vehicle. *tr

At 130,623 miles our jetta had to have the camshaft and lifters replaced. the lobes on the camshaft had completely worn off and the lifters had pitted. i feel like our diesel motor has aged prematurely and there is an underlying problem that vw is ignoring. this is a common problem for this model and year. we are having both replaced, but until the root of the problem is found there will be an issue again. vw must know of this problem. they stopped production of the tdi jetta in 2006. the 2006 was the last year before stopping production. why would they stop making a car that was in such high demand with the rising cost of diesel and gas. they knew of an issue in the car that they couldn't figure out. now they ignore the problem and continue to blame the customer for poor maintenance. the car is defective and vw needs to address the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact was traveling 60 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. the check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 122,000.

May 2011 vehicle was taken to casey imports (casey volkswagen) 777 j. clyde morris blvd newport news va 23608 (757)988-1236 in regards to service action 97u3/t3 dated january 2011. ---failure was driver's side airbag connector resulting in illuminated airbag light in instrument cluster. casey vw proceeded to replace the connector on the driver's side but only "inspected" the passenger side with no repair action performed. the instructions clearly state on page 6: perform procedure on both front seats. recall was entered into volkswagen's elsaweb as completed even though the repair paperwork clearly states only half of the work was performed. july 2012 vehicle was taken to casey vw with airbag light illuminated. ---failure was passenger side airbag circuit high resistance. i was told i would need to authorize a $120 diagnostic fee before anything was done and that the recall was performed. i informed [xxx] (service advisor) regional service manager [xxx]and casey service manager [xxx] that i did not want anything diagnosed or repaired. i made it perfectly clear that i wanted the recall performed in it's entirety. i called vwoamerica at 1-800-893-5298 twice. the second time i recorded with permission a customer service representative by the name of[xxx]. the only answer i have been given is to authorize a diagnostic fee. i believe this constitutes negligence on vw and casey imports for not only improperly performing a safety recall but failing to address and correct the issue when it is was brought to their attention. this type of service should be investigated to see how many of casey imports customers may still be at risk. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

I was sitting in traffic in minneapolis mn. the light turned green, traffic moved and when i pressed on the accelerator, the engine sped up as if it was in neutral. the shift selector was in d for drive. the prndl indicator on the dash flashed red with all five letters illuminated. i tried turning off the ignition and turning it back on with the same results. no movement with engine accelerating. after being pushed into a parking lot by passersby, i tried again and the transmission worked as it was supposed to. after researching the problem on the internet, i find that it is a common vw problem and the nhtsa action number is pe09035 opened july 17, 2009 covering 2008 and 2009 models. my tdi is a 2006 model purchased in may 2007 because vw kept selling 2006 tdis in 2007. there were no 2007 vw jetta tdis. *tr

The driver's side window in my vehicle stopped working completely. when i took the vehicle to the dealer they told me the cause was a faulty driver's side door harness. there were several wires that were broken or about to break, and they suggested i replace it immediately. i was quoted over $400 for parts and labor. this issue was recalled on the earlier models, and then fixed on the 2008 and later models during production. however the 2006 and 2007 models are still affected by the problem. volkswagen has not issued a recall for this crucial part and continues to let its customers pay for the dangerous design flaw in these vehicles. warning to potential buyers: before purchasing a 2005.5 (newer body style), 2006, or 2007 jetta check to make sure this problem has been fixed. otherwise, you could wind up with your power windows, locks, mirrors, gas door, and trunk release no longer working when you need them to. also, i was told the vehicle would not pass inspection with this problem. it is a risk and a safety concern that should be recalled immediately. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the check engine light and a light indicated that the headlights were not functioning were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer stated that sensors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were not available.

Recurring dsg transmission problems: first reported to vw in january of 2006 with failure to downshift at 22k miles (no problem found/no codes).in 2010 reported loss of power and or shifting in and out of gear during high ambient temperature. in june of 2012; from parking, delayed shifting into reverse or drive and then violently engaging. on return from arizona, again high temp, for approximately 100 -150 miles would lose power to wheels and then would return to normal repeatedly. vw will not cover 2006 jetta under dsg recall (i believe there are two recalls). cost of new dsg transmission quoted at $7000.00! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he noticed that the vehicle would not shift gears. he pulled over and waited until the vehicle cooled down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the dealer stated that they were not sure what was wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance.the failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. updated 08/23/12*lj updated 09/24/2012 *js

Camshaft began knocking around 100,000 miles. many other '06 jetta tdi have had premature camshaft failures as well. knocking intensified just before 101,000 miles. took it to mechanic who was very familiar with the issue, as he has seen more than his share. he said the earliest failure he has seen was at around 40,000 miles. i had to go to great expense to replace cam follower, camshaft and cam bearings. it also caused premature wear on my lifters, which i expect i'll have to do soon, as they are starting to "tick". i love my tdi, and have made sure all service was done promptly. i am frustrated that vwag has denied there is a problem. if enough people complain, then they will have to admit that poor engineering is the cause of the premature camshaft failures that are plaguing pumped use owners. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that a loud noise emitted from the drive train whenever the vehicle was operated. the noise sounded like something was banging under the hood. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact examined the vehicle and stated that the fly wheel within the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Engine loss of power, black smoke from exhaust and pinging noise from engine vehicle stalled a few time in traffic almost causing an accident with other vehicles driving vehicle to work, started making noise and decided to drive to vw dealership. dearlership first diagnosed the problem as a bad clutch. under my recommendation camshaft was inspected and found to be defective as well as the lifters that contact the camshaft. dealer says this is not a vw problem and was surprised to see a problem with the camshaft. if you look on the internet, many tdi vw owners are experiencing the same problem. this problem is not being recongized by vw and is costing owners a lot of money in repairs as well as creating unsafe driving conditions for owners of this vehicle. *js

2006 jetta 2.0t with a dsg transmission has a dual mass flywheel (dmf) which is failing: chattering at idle, when shifting gears, and when slowing to a stop. spoke with a few dealers in the area to ask about the repair and was quoted $2500 to repair (the dmf only!). contacted voa to find out if this issue was part of a recall, but no recalls for such failures. however, i was offered $1000 towards the purchase of a new vw - that won't fix my problem. all dealers i spoke with have no recollection of any other failed dmfs - at all. through my own research, i discovered that audi (vw partner company) issued a recall for a number of 2006 a3 models with the same part number (same part) to replace this defective dmf part (r/2006/031). also learned that there was a recall issued for 1.9tdi model jettas in australia (135c). there has been no such recall for us owners of vw models with the dsg transmission and the dmf. why not? i also own a 2010 passat with the same engine, transmission and dmf part. i can only expect to have the same issues with that car later on. it would be nice even to have vw accept the responsibility of addressing the dmf part maker (luk and/or sachs) for a partial payment of the repairs. at this point i have two options; sell the car to an unsuspecting victim, or pay nearly 50% of the trade value of the car with 106,000 miles on it to have it fixed. *tr

I was in 2 accidents i don't remember the dates, but one was in the latter part of 2010 and another was in 2008. in both accidents the air bags failed to deploy, the air bag light never goes off, even before the accidents. i had this light reset about 3 times, the first time was through the dealer and the others where through auto mechanic shop. the dealer wants to charge me $250 to fix the light problem, they say it has something to do with the seat belt buckle. i really think that this has been a safety problem and that there have been many complaints inregard to this matter. yet the dealer does not want to accept responsibility. *tt

On highway going approx 60 mph, car locked up, skidding for about 50 feet. was unable to engage clutch, engine was still running though. got car towed to dealership, discovered engine mount bolt had sheared off, car has never been in an accident and has had all oil changes/etc ( 2k miles late for 60k service). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the wiring harness and air bags needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 74,000.

Drivers side door wiring harness has design flaw as reflected in numerous complaints documented on-line. representative examples may be found at following link. http://repairpal.com/volkswagen-jetta-2006. the design flaw poses an rescue hazard in event of accident, as non of the electrical door locks can be unlocked and windows cannot be lowered. access to gas tank to fill requires dismantling of trunk compartment for manual latch manipulation, which carries risk of cuts and bruises. repair costs $677.00. should be repaired or replaced by volkswagen at no cost to consumer. *tr

Engine stalled while driving at low speed approaching a stop light and could not restart the engine. the engine cranked but would not start. this has happened several times and re-occurred even after the dealer replaced the fuel pump and filter. after only 40 miles and one day of driving it is at the dealer for repair. *js

We were driving in a residential neighbor hood at about 25mph and the car suddenly stopped accelerating as if the car was in neutral. luckily, we were able to pull over and park. the car went into fail safe mode (which i now know). about 5 different error lights were on as well as the gear lights flashing. put the car in park and shut off the engine, let it rest and then proceeded to restart with the same engine error. the car wouldn't reverse or go over 2nd gear. i can't even imagine if this happened on the freeway it has been serviced regularly at my local vw dealer on time and is now out of warranty. prior to this specific engine failure, i have had numerous problem with my gli, from interior, electrical, to the turbo. i started having problems very early on with this car, some were covered by the warranty and some were not. incredibly disappointed in the quality of my gli all around. *tr

The drivers side door electrical system does not work. the locks, windows, mirrors, trunk latch, gas tank latch, mirror defroster et al. in speaking the vw service reps they knew right away that the issue was a broken harness. they indicated it had failed in many other vehicles. however, in speaking with vw customer care they are not willing to accept responsibility for the known issue. but the doors can not be locked or unlocked, the door ajar light remains on and dings all the time, the interior lights are on night and day making visibility at night difficult and last but not least the windows cannot be put down. please address this as vw does not appear willing and this issue is everywhere with this model year and make. thanks! *tr

The dual mass flywheel ( dmf ) failed at 90,801 miles. *tr

Dual mass flywheel(dmf) detached itself,causing enormous damage to the transmission(dsg).initially,i have to replace dmf,then crankshaft positioning sensor,crankshaft seal and bearing.this repair cost me $1,700.00. *tr after taking a closer look at the car,the mechanic found out that,because of the damagesdmf has caused to the transmission,the transmission is now leaking oil.a pieces of the dmf cut into the casing of the transmission and created a number of holes.as a result of all this,the mechanic suggested,as my only solution,to rebuilt transmission,which cost an additional $ 3,300.00. vw of america,denied any reimbursement,because warranty expired in january 2011.they can not explain why dmf faild.they just lost one customer.

The car looses power/ acceleration while im driving, the prnds light and others start going on and flashing on dash. its in the dealership as of march 12, 2012 and they are charging me for changing the metatronic unit in the transmission. vw had a recall done on the 2008-2010 vw's with the dsg transmissions but not the earlier ones like mine 2006. i am experiencing the same thing as the others have and am wondering why is my car/ year is not included in the recall. i have the same bad transmission in my car that they produced in the later years. i need to get my car fixed, this is a big safety issue to me and my family. *kb

The indicator light for the passenger seat airbag stays on. this seat is rarely used by a passenger. *js

The car alarm randomly arms itself while parked. the repair shop sees no error codes but we can see that the door ajar indicator randomly lights up while driving. oddly, the door open chime does not sound. *tr

This vehicle is a 2006 turbo diesel vw jetta. i was driving on the highway when engine failed, no warning lights. experienced loss of power, rough idling, valve train noise and transmission noise. had vehicle towed to certified mechanic. mechanic found complete loss of compression on one piston and scored lifters. also dual mass flywheel was making loud noise and needs to be replaced. volkswagen dealership quoted est 1800 dollars for parts and labor for flywheel and certified mechanic recommends rebuilt engine for appx 5000 dollars plus labor to install. estimate will be complete next week. total will est around 9 to 10,000 dollars for towing, inspecting vehicle to find issues, parts and labor. spoke with volkswagen of america consumer advocate who offered us $750 off a new vw. this vehicle has been well cared for with appropriate oil changes using vw approved oil. most of the mileage was obtained as highway miles. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs when the mechanic advised the contact that the dual mass flywheel would have to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

At interstate speed, i heard a bang and the dsg transmission dropped into first gear. i was almost rear-ended by other motorists due to the sudden deceleration, but was able to make it to the right shoulder. all transmission indicator lights were flashing along with the check engine icon . i was able to limp home with only first gear available! fault code analysis shows a mechatronic module failure inside the dsg. dealer said there were many dsg units recalled last summer, but mine was not on the list. :( *tr

I own a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi diesel (brm engine code). this car has died on me 4 times now, 3 three times on the expressway. it always happens when the engine gets to normal operating temperature and when i come to a stop. it does not happen any other time. by the way it acts, i assumed it was some sort of fuel problem. due to the mild winter here in southern indiana the fuel is not gelling. code reader displays "no codes". i changed the fuel filter. then the fuel pump relay, and today i installed a new fuel pump. i started the car and let it warm up for about 20 minutes. i drove it down the road, slowed to a stop and it died. it will start back up after the engine cools down some. this car was at our local volkswagen dealership for 3 days. even after they consulted with vw tech's they couldn't figure it out. *tr

The car developed a rattle around 80000 miles, after searches on the internet i was sure the dual mass flywheel (dmf)was failing. i took the car to the dealer today and they confirmed it was the dmf. they also confirmed this is a common problem and volks refuses to do anything if car is out of warranty. other countries are already making volks recall theses cars and replace the dmf. the cost of this repair is $1800. this problem affects about 30% of cars and can cause transmission failure which will lead to another $4200 dollar repair. i would really like to get help in getting volks to help with this repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, he noticed that the engine was vibrating abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the flywheel failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was replaced for the flywheel. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 84,000. the vin was unavailable.

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! *tr

The headliner began to pull away from the inside roof around the back glass, the vanity lights in both the back and front, and is now hanging down obstructing the view from the rear view mirror. vw service manager checked to see if vw would cover cost to fix the problem, as the car was still under the original warranty when it began to come down, and they refused. it is clearly a manufacturing defect, as the service manager did suggest i contact vw myself because he had seen this same thing in quite a few of the same model cars. the defect is a safety issue due to the blocking of the driver's view. *tr

I was informed by niello volkswagen when i took my car in to be serviced for 2 recalls that i had a major oil leak. i then brought my vehicle in to sacramento european on 2/1/12 for an oil change and to find out what was the cause of my oil leak. i was informed by them that i did not have an oil leak, but a transmission leak. they stated that there was a technical service bulletin out that this is a known problem that the seal that joins the 2 transmission components is leaking. clearly since there is a service bulletin out that this is a known problem, the transmissions that they have in these volkswagen cars are defective and need to be replaced. my transmission is slipping when it shifts into second and third gears and also when i brake. *kb

While traveling in rain at 70 mph with cruise control engaged the speedometer dropped to zero, the brake and abs/esp warning light came on and there where three chimes. a second later all went back to normal. this happened 6 times that day, and has happened at irregular intervals since at least 7 times. there is no correlation anymore between wet and dry conditions, cruise control does not have to be engaged, i do not have to be traveling at a constant speed. there are no trouble codes stored in the vehicles computer, and the local dealership is unable to help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. when the contact started the vehicle, she heard a noise similar to something moving inside the engine after the vehicle began violently shaking and jerking. when she attempted to place the vehicle into gear, the engine rpms would also increase. the vehicle was carefully driven to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the dual mass fly wheel had a hole in it which caused the metal to fracture the bell housing and damage the transmission. the mechanic replaced the fly wheel and informed her to replace the transmission. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 67,000.

Seat belt will not longer retract into tensioning device!!!!! *tr

I started to notice a rattling noise prior to a dmf flywheel failure. the failure caused to vehicle to come to an uncontrolled out of control stop at a 68 mph speed. this problem is known by vw america and has been a under a recall order in the uk. vw has a repair kit for this known problem with a 1,600.00 instillation cost and has failed to contact owners and alert them to the life threatening result of this known catastrophic failure. also, a catastrophic failure will result is complete transmission replacement (+8,000.00) and possibly the injury or death of the occupants due to an uncontrolled slide and drift and high speed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of first gear. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 66,783. the vin was unavailable.

Bought new vw jetta sedan on 08/17/06. on 05/13/10 took the car to the dealer because of car decelerating while driving i.e. dropping in seconds from 60 miles to 20 miles. it was taken to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. dealer answer "unable to replicate problem" until warranty of four years expired. the problem continues even after the carbon accumulated on the throttle was cleaned and the fuel pump was replaced. due to unsafe to drive, requested for the dealer to buy the car back as a lemon. the dealer refuses because the four yr warranty is over. other problems experienced with this vehicle during this period: air bags lights going off, air bag cover falling off, trunk opening on its own while driving, rain water leaking inside the lining of the car, screws coming off a door panel, doors falling off the hinges, emergency switch falling inside panel, fuel cap not locking, recalls. dealer recommending to replace the steering wheel column for 2,340.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the steering wheel would become inoperable while driving. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 66,000.

The transmission is slipping between 3 and 4 gear and between 4 and 5 gear. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the rear trunk would not remain locked and would periodically fly open. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that there were no recalls and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000.

While traveling at a speed of 45mph at 5:40pm on 12/15/11 my '06 jetta tdi suddenly stopped driving. it sounded as though the car had slipped into neutral. this happened on hwy 83 in delafield. hwy 83 is one of the busiest highways in wisconsin. we were unable to pull out of traffic and were stranded in the left of the 2 lanes. our hazards were turned on as traffic started to pull around us we were calling aaa for a tow. within 5 minutes of the stall we caused a 5 car pile up. of the 5 cars, 2 were totaled. 2 other had significant damage. one had minor. we sustained no damage as we were not hit. car was towed to a transmission repair shop where they found the dual mass flywheel to have caused the failure. $4,500 - $5,000 estimated repair from that shop. $5000 "minimum" from hall imports of brookfield. how many more people's lives will you allow to be jeopardized before you do something about this transmission problem? i am horrified that i caused an accident of this size! vw stopped making tdi's after 2006...why? did they realize there was a problem? are you going to wait until someone is killed before you take action? i am going to research class action lawsuits to see if this group of vw owners has a case against vw. and what is the nhtsa's responsibility to take this further than just accepting complaints? *tr

Vehicle stopped moving after stopping at the traffic light. engine starts but car will not move . shift position indicator flashing. vehicles towed to the volkswagen garage. needs mechatronics transmission module replaced . almost $2300 repair . *tr

Dsg transmission stutters (jerks) from a stop or to a stop. it also occurs less noticeably at highway speeds. the lurches from a stop feels like it is going to leave the car dead in the middle of the road. *tr

At 64k miles, the check engine light came on and my engine started struggling to drive even at a snails pace. the timing chain was the issue and was replaced for approximately $2500. approximately 10 months later, the engine light came on again, same issue. once again, it was replaced (this time under warranty). *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the brake light would consistently stay on even when the ignition was turned off, causing the battery to drain. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 104, 000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling noise coming from the hood area. the contact researched and found that the dual mass fly wheel could possibly be defective. the dealer was made aware of the defect, but did not diagnose the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

Originally purchased in 2007. complained about the car - when shifting it would excel and jerk after shifting. then as time went on i would be driving and the jetta would hesitate as if a fuel was not getting to the engine. i took my car in for regular oil changes and regular maintenance. i live in a rural area and drive just highway miles and have approx. 121,000 miles on it. i purchased this vw as i anticipated it to last a lot longer than a regular vehicle. when i took it in for the last oil change and the intermittent hesitation was really bad i was told it would cost me anywhere from $7500 to $8000 to fix. and i still owed $9000! i asked if it was covered under the warranty. of course the warranty expired in july...but nothing was found all the previous times i had brought my car in for service. and vw's regional rep and hq was contacted and both were apologetic that vw could do nothing about fixing my car. looking at the internet - i found that nationwide and up to canada other individuals with less mileage have had the same issue and individuals were seeking arbitration against vw. i understand vw does not have a recall or anything considering this is a recurring problem. all they can offer is $1000 to buy another vw!!! their nerve! totally dishearten with vw. *tr

Volkswagen jetta 2006 headliner fabric failure. separation of headliner fabric from headliner, creating a visibility obstruction. possibly a danger to the drivers visibility. clear manufactures defect due to the amount of research done online. a substantial amount of owners have the same complaint. i have contacted volkswagen directly. they have yet to initiate a mass recall on 2006 volkswagen jetta headliners, despite the numerous complaints brought to light by owners. *kb

The wiring harness that runs from the engine compartment to the drives side door has cracking and broken wires. the service department states it needs to be replaced. they suggest it is not an isolated incident. wires with broken insulation after 6 years in a door harness that is designed to open and close multiple times daily seems to be a significant safety issue. are there other wire issues? is the wire (car built in mexico) an issue overall?

Driver front seat belt failed, re-tractor locked, and the seat belt will not pull out or retract. *kb

The instrument cluster, gear indicator, odometer, radio, outside temperature, compass, mpg, speed monitor and controls all the lighting features on car has failed. according to the service manager i deal with he told me that he has seen many of these clusters fail in 2005,06 jetta's and passat's. the cost to replace is $650+ i feel this is a known manufacturing defect that vw does not want the public to know about. i can't read my odometer or even read what gear i am in. it is a safety concern. can you help with this. i feel sorry for all the other vw owners that have a failed instrument cluster. *tt

I purchased a 2006 vw jetta in late 2008, early 2009. the car was brand new and sat in the showroom for two years. after of driving for 1 1/2 years, the tire sidewalls began to separate. continental made the adjustment and i replaced the tires thinking that sitting in a showroom for that much time, they probably dry rotted. today, i am having to replace all four tires again after 13 months for the same reason, sidewall separation. reading the complaints on this site and others, it appears there is a serious issue here for sidewalls on continental tires. the size is 225/45r 17. the tires are contipro contact. *tr

Clutch broke in the car it is a know defect with the type clutch's this car was built with volkswagen is aware of the defects and issued a tsb in 2007 1 year after my car was built but the sold the car as a certified pre-owned vw with the known defective parts. the parts now broke and vw is refusing to repair the defective parts. there are thousand of vw jettas affected by these bad parts. *tt

My wife was getting ready to go to work, when she opened the door of our jetta, smoke started coming out from under the drivers front seat. she bent down to see where it was coming from but all she saw was a red glow coming from under the seat. this thing must have set and smolder all night because she didn't unlock the car that morning because she had left the car unlocked do to where we live no one is around for miles. inspector said that it was fault of (vw) the seat, but it will cost to much to sue vw. we almost lost our home, garage and our lives. we had the seat recall repaired but i think the repair was never made, the video is on youtube under "jetta fire". one of my questions is why didn't a fuse blow before the car burnt to the ground. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to extend. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.

My cars transmission did not respond to the accelerator input- the car seemed to be stuck in neutral but the indicator was in the drive position - this happened while at speed and i had to maneuver out of traffic to get off to the side of the road - i was almost hit as i could not accelerate the car because of this problem. the car needed to be towed away for repair. *tr

The dual mass flywheel has failed on my car. if this would have happened at high speed it could cause the transmission and engine to seize thus locking the front wheels and causing loss of control/serious vehicle damage. there is widespread information about this on the internet documenting the failures, some of which have destroyed the vehicles transmission and engine in the process. volkswagen of america is aware of this problem and hasn't issued a recall . i am forced to replace this part myself since vw will not cover this part despite the fact that they now have an upgraded replacement part as they know the original is defective. cst to repair at dealership $2000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a grinding noise. the sound could be heard at different speeds intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the transmission had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. updated 09/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the new transmission arrived in two weeks and was replaced. updated 10/05/11

Vehicle manual transmission failure, pushed clutch foot pedal clear to floor, would not spring back. on a busy road, able to pull off the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated when the electric steering wheel failed the vehicle became uncontrollable and stalled. the failure occurred on a daily basis. the vehicle was rendered undriveable. a warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there were no related recalls. the manufacturer was notified and stated the warranty expired and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated after having her transmission flushed by the dealer, they notified her that the vehicle would no longer shift into reverse. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised her that she would need to replace the transmission since it was faulty. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the clutch suddenly failed and depressed straight to the floor. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they advised the contact that the clutch needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure and current mileages were approximately 63,000. the vin was unavilable.

The dual mass flywheel has failed on my car. if this would have happened at high speed it could cause the transmission and engine to seize thus locking the front wheels and causing loss of control/serious vehicle damage. there is widespread information about this on the internet documenting the failures, some of which have destroyed the vehicles transmission and engine in the process. volkswagen of america is aware of this problem and hasn't issued a recall . i am forced to replace this part myself since vw will not cover this part despite the fact that they now have an upgraded replacement part as they know the original is defective. cst to repair at dealership $1600. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated the windows and doors failed to unlock, and the windows would not roll up or down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that indicated the failure was caused by the drivers door wiring harness. the wires were to short and caused the wiring rubber boot, door locks, and windows to fail. the dealer replaced the driver and passenger door wiring harness. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta diesel. the contact stated that the high pressure fuel pump was malfunctioning and causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump had metal shavings inside of it that were clogging the fuel injector. the mechanic also stated that the entire fuel system needed to be cleaned and the high pressure fuel pump and injectors needed to be replaced. the contact notified the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls, but they were aware of the failure. the contact stated that the stalling could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at various speeds. the vehicle would also intermittently hesitate to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

The engine in our 2006 tdi dsg began to exhibit rough idling. at a certain point it became evident something was wrong. the vehicle has always been serviced by a vw dealership at the specified intervals (i call them the $400 oil changes). i could hear what sounded like an intake valve popping and could feel a pulsation in the turbo intake hose. i checked on some of the forums and was shocked to learn of the early camshaft failure problem common to the pd engines. it seems that vw narrowed up the intake and exhaust cam lobes by about 30% to make room for the injector lobe, and tried to compensate for this inadequate design by mandating "special" oil (which i can only hope our dealer used each time the oil was changed). it turns out though, that a critical can wear additive in this oil, zddp, in sufficient quantities can cause early failure of the catalytic converter (an item which has a longer warranty period than the engine). it seems that the zddp only exists in sufficient quantity in vw "special" oil to get through the engine warranty period, while at the same time protecting the converter from warranty failure. i bought an after market cam kit and installed it myself, saving nearly $3000 in the process. since then we've put another 60k miles, using mobil td truck 5w40 oil... so far so good. i think this whole situation is disgraceful at best and vw should be responsible for all pd camshaft failures to a period significantly longer than the 80,000 km warranty. the primary reason we paid 32k for a compact sedan was the reputed longevity of the diesel engine. this failure, along with the dual mass flywheel fiasco has made our purchase of this silver colored lemon anything but a good investment. until vw faces up to their moral responsibilities in this matter i would caution anyone considering this make of vehicle. *kb

I have a 2006.5 jetta tdi with a dsg transmission and 130,000 miles. my car has had all transmission service completed at the dealership. my incident began at a red light. when i went to hit the gas, my car did not move. the engine revved but nothing. i turned the car off. once i started it again, i was able to get to my destination. when i went to leave, it did it again at a stop sign. i was again able to turn off my car and restart. it moved approximately 20 ft into intersection, then nothing. i turned if off two more times and finally made it through intersection (approximately 40 ft through). while in drive (going approx. 20 mph), the car shifted into neutral, all lights on instrument panel were blinking, just as before. i sat for a few minutes, then i tried to drive home again in the manual gear shifting mode. i made it approximately 1/2 mile when it shifted into neutral again (going approx. 40 mph) and lights blinking. i had to call a tow truck to take me to the dealership. heaven forbid i had been going faster and this happened or someone had hit me in the intersection as i tried to turn across traffic. i understand there is a recall for 2007-2009 transmissions and extended warranty. i suggest expanding this to include all models with dsg transmissions since they obviously have dangerous reliability problems. *tr

Electrical harness in passenger side door leads to intermittent electrical failures that can lead to safety issues. *tr

Our vw has a dsg transmission. we have heard a strange sound since about october, 2010. it was finally diagnosed as a dual mass flywheel failure. the dealer refused to do anything. vw finally agreed to pay for 1/2 the repair parts and we had to pay all of the labor. we obtained data on the internet that due to problems with this dsg transmission, vw had extended the warranty on all dsg or s-tronic transmissions for 10 years/100k miles. the dealer told us we were wrong! we believe that we have a vw with a defective transmission and ask that you require vw to make the repairs under warranty and that you, please, add this complaint to those that you may already have.

I took my 2006 vw jetta tdi, 5 sp, 40k miles to the vw dealership for its 40k service on 5/27/11. after the service was completed, i started the car and noticed it was running very rough (the car wasn't running rough when i dropped it off for service). my service rep took the car back to the service technician who checked all the filters and re-bled the fuel filter to remove any air bubbles that may have been trapped, which did not fix the issue. the service technician took the cover off the engine and identified the that the camshaft is wearing. maintenance on this car is completed every 5k miles and serviced by the dealership it was purchased from.

2006 volkswagen jetta cooling fan stopped working at just over 50k miles and 2 months out of warranty. vw of america will not cover this (as it it out of warranty). it seems to be a common problem for many customers. *tr

The drivers side door electrical system does not work. the locks, windows, mirrors, trunk latch, gas tank latch, mirror defroster et al. in speaking the vw service reps they knew right away that the issue was a broken harness. they indicated it had failed in many other vehicles. however, in speaking with vw customer care they are not willing to accept responsibility for the known issue. i will let the safety experts determine the severity of this design failure but the doors can not be locked or unlocked, the door ajar light remains on and dings all the time, the interior lights are on night and day making visibility at night difficult and last but not least the windows cannot be put down. please address this as vw does not appear willing and this issue is everywhere with this model year and make. thanks!

I was to service my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi with dsg transmission. i took off the lower engine cover and found a bunch of different size broken spring laying on cover. i notice that at several different spots that something had been rubbing thru the trans housing at several locations. i took the car to a independent vw shop. i was told that the flywheel had broken and cause the transmission to rub on housing. i was told not to drive car because the transmission housing could separate from the engine and possible cause great bodily harm or death to myself or whomever else may be near. i called a volkswagen dealer and was told it was a very common problem with the volkswagen tdi with the dsg transmission. why isn't something being done or how many people need to die because of this. the estimated repairs are close to 8000.00-10000.00 for a new dsg transmission and a flywheel to be installed. thank you for any help or reply. *tr

There is a distinct delay when taking the car from park to drive or reverse which causes very harsh engagement. it makes it a challenge to safely maneuver the car in close quarters. sitting at a red light the car will lurch forward when letting off the brake and hitting the throttle. this happens at start up and at running temperature. when this first began to happen the problem would go away after a transmission service but would soon return. now it is present at all times whether the service has been performed or not. the problem only occurs when the car is at a stop and you start to move the vehicle, forward or reverse. all other shifting responses seem to be normal. again the problem only exists when starting from a complete stop. from what i can read this seems to be a recurring problem with the dsg transmission. *tr

When driving down road, transmission went into neutral and engine nearly redlined. car would no longer move forward or reverse. car had to be towed to a service center. the mechatron controller for the transmission had to be replaced. the car had a dsg transmission. we were lucky it was not on a busy road and highway speeds when it occurred.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while idling, the transmission exhibited a loud rattling noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent auto shop for diagnosis and they both informed the contact that the transmission dual fly wheel was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000. updated 05/24/11*lj updated 06/06/11

Driving to work at 65mph for over 1 hour with out any problems. turned off highway and into turn lane. car shifted hard and drive indicator lights on dash began to flash. drove into parking lot in first gear. i have searched the internet and there are a lot of problems with the dsg transmission on the vw. have not had a chance to have the car looked at yet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while accelerating from a stop the vehicle began to violently jerk momentarily before shifting into gear. once the vehicle shifted into gear a cloud of dark black smoke was seen coming from the exhaust. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure recurred intermittently. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

The dual mass flywheel on the 2006 vw jetta tdi has excessive noise coming from the transmission. flywheel is defective and needs to be replaced. *tr

Vw has changed the diesel engines (tdi) starting with approximate year 2004 until 2007, when they stopped selling tdi to meet emission requirements. to save money and licensing fees to bosch they have changed from common rail system made by bosch (feeds the diesel fuel to engine with very high pressure) to vw system called tdi pd: pump duse (or pump-nozzle injection). to accommodate the injectors inside the engine, they have changed the specs and dimensions of many parts, including the camshaft. the camshaft inside this engine has the added role to drive the pd lifters, apart from valve lifting and closing. i own this type of car vw jetta 2006 tdi, and the camshaft wore off at 80,000 miles, and yes it was out of warranty and it costs $3000. apart from the costs, which accrues to aprox $3000 per 50,000 to 80,000 miles rendering this car a liability cost to the owners (a long term owner will have the price of car doubled by added bills to change the camshafts many times. this impacts drastically financially many families depending on this car), without the possibility to fix it permanently and for once . i have changed the camshaft and now at 115000 miles it starts to shows signs of wear, like last time. not changing gears in time, car is shaking. the effect gets worse, until when the camshaft lobes wears off more, and results in valves not opening and closing in right sequence and time, and engine will stall, like mine did on my street. as well i was on highway and car will not operate and respond to acceleration pedal input, maximum pedal input was giving only 40mph, exposing me to a stampede of cars from behind in a dangerous situation unable to control the car. i have explained the situation to vw and they deny any: wrongdoing, design flaw, fault or liability. according to tdiclub.com there is up to 20% failure of the engines via camshaft wear of lobes. i trust you will investigate and request vw to address:safety+financial impact to tdi pd owners. *tr

Ignition key will not go in the key hole. it is as if you are trying to start some other car. it happened at parking lot without any warning. *tr

While driving on a divided highway changed from 3rd to 4th gear. vehicle clutch engaged odd and upon slowing to a red light vehicle would not shift properly. attempted to go at green light and clutch gave out midway through intersection and stalled car. got vehicle going before a collision. had vehicle towed to local vw dealership (performance, omaha) who told me that the luk clutch was not a warranty item and the recalls only applied to sacs. vw of america (the rep had only worked with vw for 3 months) seemed to be clueless and only backed up dealers assessment. dealer informed me that many vw come in with less than 30k miles and clutch problems which is a poor and dangerous design to have it fail before 80k miles. clutch linkage was found to be the problem and was broken, one hard shift due to a broken linkage caused the clutch plate to shred. total charge quoted $2200 out of pocket for a manufacturer design flaw.

Vehicle has 74,000 & the transmission failed on the highway with no prior issues or warnings. vw of america has refused to help because it is out of warranty however i know they are having serious issues with the typtronic and many transmissions have failed between 50k-70k miles. i was told this vehicle was already recalled in austrailia. *tr

Add one more 2006 jetta at 70000 miles in which the driver's side door harness broke losing electrical power to all systems controlled by door controls. *tr

Very strong exhaust/foul smell inside vw jetta car upon rapid acceleration this smell occurs very often (several times a day) when the car accelerates rapidly (for example, when passing another car etc.) we've being trying to resolve this issue for a long time: changed filter, vw said it was the catalytic converter and changed it, but the smell came back. this strong smell is causing my kids to cough and is unbearable. vw is now refusing to do anything further and every time i ask the local dealer to diagnose it, they charge me a large fee and do not solve this issue. *tr

Driver's side wiring harness failure - several wires in the wiring harness between the passenger compartment and driver door have failed, making it impossible to operate windows, door locks, release fuel door, and release trunk from driver door. the failed wiring also results in a constant door ajar indication on the instrument panel and illumination of the front dome and entry lamps. safety systems may be compromised if the onboard computer believes the door is ajar. vw states that this is a problem that they are familiar with, yet the cost for repair is over $400. *tr

Our 2006 volkswagen jetta definitely has electrical problems they all do!!!! when we purchased ours 1 year ago it was winter and our trunk latch wouldn't work the 1st night we got it. we brought it back to the vw dealer and they replaced it - and the next day it did it again - then they told me it was because it was cold out that is why my trunk did not close. now after countless lights changed and the cadillac converter changed. my drivers side door light does not recognize my door is open and does not come on and it immediately got worse my two front windows are going up and down - my window lock switch is still on when the car is off - so i have to look up close and push again until the light is off. **********************took to vw they want $92 just to look at************recall recall my vw dealer told me today that there is an airbag recall on my 2006 jetta 2.5 why were we not notified that is definitely a safety issue especially with my children!!! need to investigate electrical issues that is a safety concern. *tr

In the past year we have felt nothing but disappointment and frustration with our jetta. the most concerning issue to us is that all controls and power on the driver side door do not work. we are unable to put down any windows from the driver¿s side door, unlock or lock any doors, open the gas cap or open the trunk. the blinker on the driver¿s side mirror does not work, the safety light at the bottom of the driver¿s side door does not work when the door is opened, there is no control of the child safety locks, and the driver¿s side and passenger side mirrors cannot be adjusted. i know that volkswagen takes great pride in the safety of its vehicles, and as one can see, with the loss of power to the driver¿s side door a substantial amount of these features are useless. i shutter to wonder if the airbags in the car are also on same wiring as the driver¿s door. these are all huge safety concerns to us. and now, within the past two weeks the trunk sporadically won¿t close and the battery is loosing its charge, which we know may be a normal maintenance issue, but it is just one more thing. it feels as if there is a new issue every week! . we now feel ¿stuck¿ with this vehicle that we are unable to afford to fix. so we avoid driving it as much as possible because we don¿t believe it is safe to drive our family with two young children around in. in addition to the safety concerns, the car cannot be driven through a drive through restaurant or a tollbooth since the driver¿s side window will not come down. i¿m sure this is not the reputation volkswagen wants for its vehicles. we are very disappointed and feel helpless. i have read this complaint repeatedly on this website and wonder why this has not been recalled? please help! *tr

I was leaving for a trip from milwaukee to madison to start a long weekend vacation. i was i-94 traveling 65 mph when my vehicle's epc light came on and the engine died. this rendered me useless on a busy highway fearing for my safety. the car died in the middle of heavy traffic due to it being the end of the work day. the timing chain broke on the vehicle while in motion causing engine interference and requiring a replacement. no assistance was provided by vw stating it was fault of operator error. independent company that put replacement engine in stated this malfunction could not have been caused by no adhering to preventative maintenance or operator error as car manufacturer previously mentioned. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle would not shift gears. whenever the gears shifted, the vehicle would stall. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replace. there was also a massive oil leak in the engine. the manufacturer was contacted and informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer for the repairs and it would be covered under the warranty. the failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. updated 04/12/11*lj the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. updated 04/29/11

Sub-frame shifting causing a popping noise when turning. leads to loose steering, wander, and severe flexing of front end when going over bumps. due to weak sub-frame bolts, contributing to lower control arm wear. *tr

Sudden deceleration or loss of power mainly at highway speeds but occasionally in town. this lasted for only a few seconds and the car regained power. there were scary situations on the interstate highways but no accidents or injuries occurred. this occurred intermittently over several months but the dealer was not able to either duplicate the problem or identify any components that were faulty. after much persistence and frustration on my part, the dealer eventually identified a faulty ¿tandem fuel pump¿ and a faulty component of the transmission (mechatron). both components were placed on february 17, 2010 and i have had any problems since that time. jetta tdi. *tr

Vibrating noise was heard from motor at idle and would stop under acceleration. stopped vehicle and motor rattled loud. turned motor off and it would not start. broken springs were noted laying on undercover.

The overhead cam on my 06 vw jetta tdi failed causing extensive engine damage. this is a common occurrence with this year and model vehicle. the manufacture does not acknowledge a problem. i changed the engine oil per the owners manual at 10k intervals using only vw 505.01 spec engine oil, acquired from the dealership. *tr

My car is a 2006 vw gli. the transmission was rebuilt 3 months ago and cost me a fortune, and now this. i just heard from my transmission technician that my mechatronic unit needs to be replaced in the dsg transmission. many, many vw and audi buyers have had to have these replaced. i have had to drive various "loaners" so that i can get to work etc. vw should have to back up their product and make it right with us vw buyers. *ln

While driving on the interstate the car suddenly began to shake while accelerating. at slow speeds the car would stall and could not be driven safely. when i took it to the vw dealer they informed me a camshaft had worn prematurely and caused the rocker arm to break which destroyed a fuel injector and the valve cover. total cost to repair $6,000. the car was 1000 miles beyond the powertrain warranty (60,000) so vw paid half the cost of the repair. however, the car never ran correctly again and they could not tell me why. i traded the car in after the repair. after i had this problem i researched the issue and found it to be very common. if you google "camshaft wear in pump duse tdi engines" you will find a great deal of information on this problem. in many cases such a severe problem did not occur, but this problem could cause the engine to seize completely. i insisted that the dealer return the failed parts to me, but they refused because it was considered a warranty repair. i did see the worn camshaft lobe and it looked identical to those pictured in cases reported online in forums. i truly believe that this is a major flaw and should be addressed by a complete recall. this could be very dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light illuminated on an intermittent basis. the vehicle was inspected by the dealer who advised her that the sensor would need to be replaced. the dealer advised that if the air bags were not replaced, they would not deploy in the event of a crash. the vehicle was repaired but the warning light continued to illuminate intermittently. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

At 83,000 miles our volkswagen jetta tdi 2006 utterly failed with a cam shaft and lifters failure. this is a well known problem with the jetta. - vw refused to acknowledge it. within 3000 miles of the repair the turbo was completely destroyed - most likely from metal fragments in the oil from the cam lifter problem. they did nothing to clean the system with the first repair - which clearly led to the complete failure of the engine on the second repair. again vw refuses to acknowledge the problem. *tr

Bought used volkswagen jetta turbo. after one year of perfect functioning, the interior lights and air conditioning have totally stopped functioning. mechanic can't figure it out. additionally, trunk latch would not latch upon opening trunk. *tr

Tl the contact owns a 2006 vw jetta. the contact stated while the gear was in drive position the instrument panel illuminated and gear independently shifted into neutral, he experienced the failure numerous times while driving at low speed, but was able to avoid crashing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer whom performed a diagnosed. the failure was located at the transmission which needed to be replaced. the manufacturer advised they were not aware of the failure, and offered minimal assistant towards the purchase of a new vehicle, or the new transmission. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current mileage were 84,000.

The dual mass flywheel has failed on my car. if this would have happened at high speed it could cause the transmission and engine to seize thus locking the front wheels and causing loss of control/serious vehicle damage. there is widespread information about this on the internet documenting the failures, some of which have destroyed the vehicles transmission and engine in the process. volkswagen of america is aware of this problem and has issued a recall in europe but refuses to do anything about it in the us. i am forced to replace this part myself since vw will not cover this part despite the fact that they now have an upgraded replacement part as they know the original is defective. *tr

My 2006 vw jetta 2.5 l has had the passenger side seat warmer catch fire and cause holes in my seat. as i dropped off one of my children to school today i noticed a black hole with glowing orange embers in the seat! i touched it and realized my seat had caught on fire! thank god my child was already out of the car and was wearing a heavy coat and wasn't burned by it. definitely a huge safety issue and i'm lucky no one was injured! *tr

I have a 2006 .5 vw jetta tdi which i purchased new in summer 2006. starting in sept 2010 we have had an endless problem with door ajar sensor. while driving the dome lights and ajar light come on and off constantly. the alarm system arms itself and goes off when parked and the sensors stop working. i have had both door sensors changed along with latch assembly to no avail , now the shop indicates it is the wiring harness. yesterday i received a letter from vw about other wiring harness problems associated with the side impact airbag system. (service action 97u3/t3) though they don't call it a recall. *ln

The trunk of my 2006 volkswagen jetta turbo will randomly open while driving and/or parked. this has happened while i have been driving on several occasion blocking the visibility from my rear view mirror. the trunk will also close, however, the car/dashboard recognizes the trunk as being open; disabling the ability to opening the trunk with the keyless entry and within the car. i notice this issue usually occurs more frequently when the weather is colder. *tr

A rattling noise was heard from the engine area starting at about 50,000 km. i thought at first it was a loose exhaust component. the car has been maintained since new by a dealer here in eastern canada. my request to check the noise at each dealer service did not identify the problem. i did not press the issue because it could only be heard at idle, outside the car. well after the car was out of warranty, i discovered the source of the noise to be the dual mass flywheel. this turns out to be a widely known problem and the dealer should have identified it for a warranty replacement. i have ordered a new oem flywheel (not from vw) and will be replacing it myself, as i did with the faulty camshaft last year (also a well known deficiency in this vehicle). this is a manufacturing defect that could result in serious injury or death and should be the subject of a recall. *tr

2006 vw jetta tdi with dsg automatic transmission, dual mass flywheel failing, vw dealers keep in stock because high number of failures, mechatronic unit failing when driving, vehicle will reach 3rd gear then suddenly downshift to 1st gear. resulting in a hard jerk. gear shift indicators on dash will start to flash, shutting off vehicle and restarting will reset unit but as soon as you get to 3rd gear problem reoccurs. known issue with 2007 -2009 dsg transmissions vw extended warranty to 10 years or 100,000 miles on these transmissions but fail to acknowledge the issue with 2006, contacting vw will respond with only we're sorry. also expect long delays in getting a mechatronic unit.

Driver's side wiring harness failure - several wires in the wiring harness between the passenger compartment and driver door have failed, making it impossible to operate windows, door locks, release fuel door, and release trunk from driver door. there is no manual release for the fuel door. the failed wiring also results in a constant door ajar indication on the instrument panel and illumination of the front dome and entry lamps. safety systems may be compromised if the onboard computer believes the door is ajar. *tr

2006 vw jetta tdi : re: critical clutch failure on highway that could cause serious crash. clutch complete failed at 62,000 miles - clutch went to floor and would not pop back out. completely unusable and stuck in traffic and unable to shift gears. had to have vehicle towed to dealer. 46 other complaints of this same issue at www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint.2006/volkswagen/jetta/clutch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the clutch suddenly failed by depressing to the floor board and causing the vehicle to become inoperable. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

There are acknowledged transmission failures in the 2003-2008 vw jettas. they hard shift from 1/2 and 2/3. this causes the vehicle to be unpredictable during acceleration, especially during merging which is extremely dangerous. vw sent notices of "warranty extensions" to 7 years or 100,000 miles. however, this does not cover a majority of effected vehicles. 2003's would already be over 7 years old and an average mileage. owner-[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

69,000 mile clutch failure seems to be common place but no recall or offer to assist in the cost of repairs. *tr

Driver's side seat belt stuck out and won't retract. *tr

The car doesn't recognize that the door is open. the interior lighting does not come on and the notification that the headlights remain on is not functional. this has left me with a dead battery twice. also, the car alarm rearms itself if the engine is not started within 30 seconds. i believe this is a safety issue in that the lighting is not functional which is a security concern at night. *tr

The windshield wipers failed after being stuck to the windshield. the motor did not have time to burn out as it was instantaneous when i accidentally hit the wand when starting the car. it seems as if the wipers seized immediately when experiencing the resistance from the ice. there was very little ice, in fact, i didn't even have to scrape the windshield. it is a safety concern as i was preparing to drive home during a snow storm. the mechanism should be able to withstand more resistance. *tr

Airbag fault indicator displayed. fault remained. brought to dealer. wiring harness has a known issue under the passenger seat that was repaired. $250. *tr

I got into the car and went to open the rear doors for my two children and put them in the car. they got in the car and the door open alarm continued even after the door was closed. i reopened and closed the door and it finally stopped. the next time i opened the door the windows would not go down, the locks did not work and i could not adjust the mirrors. i went to the dealership and they have said it was the wiring harness between the door and the car. a wire had broken and they ordered a replacement harness. after investigating the issue, i see their are a lot of people with the 2006 vw jetta tdi with the same issue. i see this as a safety issue, due to the fact that in an emergency i would struggle with exiting the car with my two children. it also means an exposed wire is a regular occurrence with the vehicle. *tr

Dsg automatic transmission unexpectedly shifts into neutral while driving. it has happened about six times after the car had 30,000 miles on it. *tr

The dual mass flywheel on the 2006 vw jetta tdi has excessive noise coming from the transmission. flywheel is bad and needs to be replaced. *tr

2006 vw jetta tdi has excessive wear on the camshaft with 96,000 miles on it. *tr

2006 vw jetta trunk will not latch shut, trunk button on key doesn't work to open and the trunk light on dash states that its open. when went to shut the slamming it really doesn't help, it'll latch when it eventually. the trunk open light on dash will be on when the trunk is closed and i can't open it. middleton ford stated that its part of the issue with jetta's and will not cover it, even though i just bought the car from them two months ago. there should be a recall on all jetta's to get this fixed and for it to be covered considering its a design flaw of vw. *tr

I recently purchased a used, low mileage 2006 vw jetta and soon after i noticed the headliner began to bubble, sag, and tear away from the c-pillars i knew that this was not normal for a four-year-old car and that this could quickly turn into a safety hazard if left ignored. should the headliner continue to bubble and sag into the driver's line of sight this could become a serious motor vehicle hazard. i began to read around online and discovered, to my shock, news about the commonality of this issue to hundreds of owners. so, surely volkswagen is already aware that this is a mass is­sue and would certainly want to take action to correct it, right? i am writing because i genuinely love this car, but feel that there is a serious motor vehicle defect within the headliner assembly, glue or the way the fabric liner was cut, possibly too short. i want to get my headliner repaired, but honestly do not feel that i should be fully responsible for low quality craftsmanship put into the headliner of a four year old vehicle. i'd like for volkswagen to petition to have this item recalled citing the potential safe hazards it can cause due to loss of sight while driving. also, i'd like for you to contact me in order to make the proper arrangements to have mine replaced. i am also sending this letter to volkswagen¿s consumer complaints department, consumer affairs, and the national highway traffic safety administration for their review. the consumer stated within one week of owning the vehicle, he noticed a vibration in the steering wheel. it was determined the rotors needed to be replaced. soon after, the radio and window buttons began to peel as if they had been sitting out in heat. updated ivoq 12/22/10*jb *tr the consumer also stated the wiring in the driver's side door was defective. the exterior side mirror turn signals did not function properly. the wiring harness inside the boot of the driver's door showed signs of wear. the consumer stated 2 out of the 11 wires were broken, including the ground wire. updated 06/07/11

Recently my beloved 2006 jetta 2.5's power driver side seat has been moving on its own while i am actively driving!! i was on my way home the day after thanksgiving when my seat started to shift on its own.. i was driving in nj on the parkway traveling 75 mph.. my seat moved forward which put pressure on my foot on the gas than moved backwards atleast 6 inches .. leaving me both unaware i was traveling 90mph!! and unable to brake.. because i couldn't reach the brake pedal.. while i was trying to fix my seat and panicking .. i looked in my mirror and realized i was being pulled over by a state trooper. i advised him of the situation and he didn't wanna hear it.. i plan to fight this ticket in court because this was not* my fault.. however i am grateful i wasn't involved in something more severe like an accident.. the car is being towed to the dealership i bought it from and i strongly advise anyone who has had the same issue to complain to vw because this is a deff!!!!! safety hazard and will kill someone.. and i forgot to mention that i also had my 6 yr old son in the car.. this is a problem! *tr

Transmission is my vehicle is faulty. it shifts funny and sometimes when i pull out in traffic, there is considerable lag like all power is loss for a short period of time. also, the dmf in this transmission is known to have problems. i've been told they were recalled in australia, but not the us. that is insane...consumer safety my [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Brake light switch failure. *tr

My volkswagen jetta tdi regularly stopped working, about once every six months beginning when it was less than 6 months old. under warranty the dealership fixed it the first time by "replacing a relay" they said, but not really because it continued to happen. the second time when it was about a year old and still under warranty, the dealership said by the time it was towed to them it had begun working again so they couldn't fix it. they said unless it was not working when they had it in their shop they couldn't fix it, although they could see something had happened. it would simply stop working or not start. after the warranty ran out i began taking it to a vw trained mechanic who also told me he couldn't fix it because it was intermittent and would start working again before the tow truck got it to his shop. he said it was due to "one of the several computers not talking to one of the other computers". he could see a record in the car that something had been not working, but the car ran by the time it got to him. toward the end, it would die on the highway and i feared for my life and that of the children who rode in my car. i traded it in, already not working again, for a new car that i felt i could trust. through out all this, i could not contact anyone at vw except someone who told me they were sorry, but vw could not do anything for me. the problem started happening when the car was new and continued to happen and was never resolved. it was dangerous to drive. the date below is merely the latest incident. *tr

I'm in the midst of getting a dsg transmission repaired and it could cost as much as $4000. the transmission began making "grinding" noises, and i was told that there are bearings that will need to be replaced. i know through various vw forums that there have been recalls on this transmission and i would like vw to back up their product. *tr

I was sitting in my (drivers) seat and noticed a faint burning smell followed by pain (burning) in my right side. i got home and found a burn hole in the back of the seat. something burnt through the seat and burnt my clothes and gave me a small blister. neither of us smoke. after a few times i believe it is the seat heater. if it's off it doesn't burn you. a mechanic told us this is common and to followup on it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shifted into reverse; the vehicle had a dsg transmission. the contact turned the vehicle on and off which reset the problem. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the problem could not be repaired because the transmission was sealed. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 88,530. updated 01/14/11*lj

On 3 separate occasions, my 2006 volkswagen jetta 2.5 has stalled out while moving. first 2 occasions (occurring a few weeks apart) occurred immediately after start-up in parking lot. engine stalled, loss of power steering, power brakes, battery light comes on, radio and lights stay on. dealer keeps car for 1 week first time, 1 month second time. no codes pulled, no replication of problem, dealer returns car to me. 3rd time the engine stalled happened approx 1 month after dealer returned car while moving on highway. approximately 50-60 miles per hour. nearly caused multi-car wreck. car stalled in center lane with not enough power or steering to move to side. dealer now has car for 3rd time, still no idea what problem may be. car restarts immediately after stall with no issues. working with dealer, vw regional manager, and vw of america. still no problems found, but terrified for car to be returned to me. driving on highway daily. next highway stall may not be so lucky. *tr

While my daughter going home in 2006 jetta vw, hit by a car from behind and was dragged into another car in front. all car in accident except ours (jetta 2006) deployed the airbag. as our car got most hit in front and back non of the airbags was deployed. my daughter was taken to er by metro ems for injuries. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact was driving 25 mph when he applied the brakes and they did not respond. the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy until after the crash had already occurred. the contact sustained abrasions from the air bag deployment. in addition, the air bags fractured the front windshield. a police report was available. also, the air bags cracked the windshield. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

1 clutch pedal when depressed stays down. 2 intermittent 3 , fly wheel damage, return bearing damage, cost of repair $2400.00. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta tdi dual mass flywheel is failing. sound from bell housing getting louder. other owners report drivetrain lockup when failing. problem appears to be higher than normal incident rate. *tr

2006 vw jetta with dsg transmission. vehicle lurched and lost power as if gas had been switched off or transmission was unexpectedly disengaged from engine. this occurred on very hot day, 100+ degrees, while driving on the interstate. vehicle regained power 2-3 seconds after loss. this happened 4 to 5 times on a 400 mile drive. one time occurred while passing and forced me to take action and cancel my pass of the slower moving vehicle. this has occurred in the past but it was only on a very hot drive about a year or two ago. *tr

My jetta would stall and we were almost involved in serious accidents. we brought it to dealer and they told us it was fixed and it happened again. i asked for a replacement and they refused. problem has not occurred recently, however we were almost killed. unsure of dates, however dealer has records. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving 40 mph there was a warning light that illuminated stating there was a failure with the vehicle. she drove the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the light that illuminated was an engine light. he was told that the radiator cooling fan need to be replaced. the dealer replaced both fans for $975 at her expense. the fans were not under warranty or recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 39,400. updated 12/7/10 *cn

We have had several incidents with our 2006 volkswagen jetta 2.5 where we would lose power and the vehicle stalls out. our 2006 jetta is a gasoline 5-cylinder with automatic transmission and has only 45,000 miles. in june of 2010 we first noticed the stalling issue when driving home and it stalled out while pulling into the driveway. after sitting for about 10 minutes we were able to pull it into the garage. the second incident occurred on friday 7/30/2010, while driving home from work (30 mile commute) at 45-55 mph the jetta started to intermittently lose power before the engine completely stalled. note: i was still traveling at 55 mph when the engine stalled. it would restart and began experiencing the same issue multiple times. we towed the car to our local volkswagen dealership. they ran diagnostics and did not find any error codes from the car's computer. they replaced the battery thinking that it might have been an electrical issue. we picked up the car on tuesday 8/3/2010 in the morning. while driving home from work that same day (30 mile commute) the engine began experiencing the same issue, intermittently losing power while traveling on the interstate at 70-80 mph. after exiting the interstate the symptoms continued to get worse and the engine completely stalled in the middle of an intersection almost causing a multi-car accident. after multiple attempts to restart and repeated engine stalls i was able to get the vehicle to gas station where it was towed to the volkswagen dealer for a 2nd time. only good news of this story, the vw mechanic was able to reproduce the engine stall issue after test driving the jetta for about 45 minutes. vw dealer reported the result to vw manufacturer tech support. vw dealer kept the car for more than 1 week to run more tests per vw tech support. ultimately replaced the fuel pump and fuel filter. no more occurrences in the last two weeks...but am literally holding my breath while driving. *tr

I have a 2006 vw jetta equipped with a dsg automatic transmission. i have a flywheel that is failing. this can cause the car to lock up and cause an accident. i notice while searching online that this is a very common problem with this model jetta. i think that this should be examined and vw should have to make this right. *tr

The dmf flywheel on 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi comes apart. mine separated and was scraping so i stopped driving it until i received the new flywheel and clutch. it started with a scraping sound that happened more frequent everyday and a little louder. after 5 days i realized it was coming from the flywheel. there are numerous problems with these i have found on freds tdi page. most were from a different flywheel manufacturer and i was surprised to see mine was made by sachs these can cause serious damage to a vehicle if it breaks apart. this car seems really well made and is alot of fun to drive. i have been real happy with it but think this should not have happened and could be dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle abnormally decelerated and would not respond to the contact's attempts to drive forward or in reverse. the contact was unable to move the vehicle and it was towed to an authorized dealer. the dealer advised that the transmission would need replacing. a diagnostic was performed but produced no failure codes. the manufacturer offered to cover one half of the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 68,000.

2006 vw jetta tdi with dsg automatic transmission: while slowing down approaching a stoplight vehicle transmission failed to stay in gear acting like it was in neutral. vehicle had flashing lights on dashboard behind gear-shift indications. after several attempts to re-engage transmission, gears finally engaged and vehicle was driven to side of highway. turned vehicle off, waited several minutes and restarted vehicle and it operated normally. owner's manual said to contact dealer as soon as possible if this happens. dealer said code was pb1819-valve body failure. vehicle mileage: 72,500. *tr

Fabric headliner on interior roof of 2006 vw jetta is separating, sagging down so that i cannot see out of rearview mirror. apparently this is common defect w/the car- the glue separates after only a few years. *tr

The 2006 jetta gli headliner fabric is having shrinkage and falling off. the car interior looks ugly the vw dealer is charging $1100.00 to change the whole headliner. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the vehicle experienced various recurring failures since the date it was purchased. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the battery was replaced, throttle valves were cleaned, the recirculation valve was replaced, the engine fan control module was replaced, the fuel pressure sensor was replaced, the crank case breeder valve was replaced, the high pressure fuel pump was replaced, and the cam shaft follower was replaced. the vehicle was also repaired under the recall 09v164000, power train driveline, driveshaft and had the sunroof drained due to water leakage. the failure mileage was 16,257 and the current mileage was 47,000.

Vw jetta tdi 2006, mileage 177 000km on aug 5, 2010, i heard a strange noise from the engine /transmission, as i was driving on the hwy. and i also felt vibration at 120-130km /h. i pulled into a vw dealership to check it out. the service advisor took the car for a test drive and told me that there is a noise coming from the flywheel, but nothing serious. the very next day on aug 6,2010 while driving in the city i heard more and louder noise from the trans. an at i drove slowly for about 7km. into another vw dealer. at this point after a they raised the car on the hoist they told me that the springs from the flywheel are broken and the flywheel needs to be changed. they told me that this is common issue due to wear and tear. the replacement part ( the flywheel) will cost about $900cnd. and the labor they told me would be 8h which is $800 so to total cost is $2100. i do not think that this a normal to have the flywheel broken just like that. i also won an oder car which i drove over 400 000 and never had problems with the flywheel. please advise on what are my options at this point. thank you *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the transmission shifted into neutral gear while driving. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in recall 09v333000 power train: automatic transmission. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 91, 5000.

Flywheel issue in a 2006 vw jetta tdi. *tr

Purchased a 2006 vw jetta tdi, used, with 61,800 miles. clutch felt weird to me when i purchased the car but thought it was normal. less then two weeks after purchase i noticed gears slipping. the dealership diagnosed worn clutch disk and damaged throw-out bearing. a properly manufactured clutch assembly should not fail at 61,000 miles, if ever. from what i've read it may be due to bad design of the dual mass flywheel, which over-heats the disk and causes damage. this is a serious issue which may cause sudden loss of control of your vehicle while driving down the highway. many drivers are not "in-tune" with their vehicle and may not recognize the problem until a serious accident like this does happen. the issue is rampant, and seems it may be inevitable for most 2006 vw builds. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=137014. *tr

Clutch failure, problem disengaging clutch. *tr

The engine began chattering while idling. it has 80k miles. the chattering became worse so i took it to the local dealer. the transmission housing was cracked, the flywheel broken and slip kit cracked. it was leaking oil from the transmission. total repair will be more than $6000 and take more than 6 weeks to complete the repair. the parts dealers are having a hard time finding a flywheel. i have had the car serviced at the dealer since i bought it. *tr

Driving home on country road in the pouring down rain when at about 50 mph the engine rpm revved, dash warning lights lit, flashed and rang. the prnd was flashing. luckily a driveway was nearby to get out of traffic. knew at this point what had happened because we had the very same thing happen in october of 2009. megatronics unit had failed and was replaced at a cost of $1900. called dealership for appointment on june 8th. happened again 5 times on way to dealership. told from diagnostic test that it had a bad steering angle sensor and gateway module. no parts were available. had to take car 70+ miles back home. the car malfunctioned on the way home in a construction zone. felt it was unsafe to drive any further. stopped at a different dealership. left car for them to diagnose. found a second bad megatronics unit. replaced under warranty from the first replacement. i feel that this car needs to be recalled for the safety concern that the vehicle loses power at any given time, in any road situation you can think of. you cannot always be prepared to react to this. you have no power to get out of harms way. the only way to correct this is to shut the car off and restart and hope it works. previous odi #10286197. *tr

Failure of dsg transmission and dual mass flywheel on 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. *tr

2006 vw jetta 2.5l value edition my car is at 60,000 miles and i have changed the brakes 3 times already. now the brake pad warning light is on again. i have already spent 1,000 dollars in fixing the brakes. checking different web forums, and a lot of jetta owners are complaining about the same problem. *tr

While driving a 2006 vw jetta diesel, all power was lost to the drive wheels with the prnds display on the dashboard flashing. car has 46,000 miles on it. this has been referred to as a false neutral. i was able to coast to the road side, turn off the car and restart it with normal function of 300 yards then problem repeated requiring a tow to the dealer. a failure of the mechatronix unit in the dsg was discovered and part replaced. a similar issue had occurred at around 10, 000 miles , was looked at by the dealer with no issue found. *tr

2006 jetta tdi 58,229 miles today / purchased from 2nd owner at 53k miles 34mpg in town / 42.5mpg highway wife driven with light foot. oil change and fuel filter replaced at 53k miles background: car was purchased early dec 2009, with in 2 weeks it was at the dealer for a non start issue. car was garaged over a 3 day weekend and not driven at all. monday my wife goes to start it and it will not start, after telling me i try for 3 minutes to get it started and it finally starts. taken to dealership and they find no issues, they blame cold start as the culprit. this is a bs call as the car was and is always garaged at 50+ degrees f. roughly 3 weeks later the same situation happens and the car goes back to the dealer. to no avail they still could not replicate the issue nor find a solution. the no start issue/ hard start issue seemed to progress from sitting for 3 days and not starting to randomly multiple times a week not starting. they still cannot find a solution. i firmly believe this is a fuel issue. on to today's issue: first noticed 3 weeks ago while attempting to pass a car on the interstate at 70mph (around 4k rpm), the car down shifted and stuttered rather then increasing speed. i thought it was a 1 time issue until i started noticing it more and more. now it happens frequently and more pronounced starting at even 35mph/3400 rpm in 3rd gear. from 10am tuesday to 5pm friday our jetta was back at the dealership because of a stutter/power loss issue. they did replace the fuel filter today as well as test the fuel (which tested fine), the egr valve was cleaned with a carb cleaner. the service manager drove the car often and has been able to replicate the power loss / stutter, however they cannot find anything wrong. they called the vw tech line multiple times and still no fix once again. car died several times today. turning onto the highway the car stuttered and then .5 miles later it died at 45mph in traffic. pulled over and cranked for 3 minutes. *tr

At approximately 79k miles my 2006 vw jetta tdi began to rattle loudly in the engine compartment at idle and low rpms. significant engine shudder also. the dealer reports that the dual-mass flywheel and pressure plate have failed. flywheel failure is a serious safety defect. this is a known issue and vw has replaced this flywheel with a more reliable design. believe this dmf has already been a safety recall in europe and australia, but being called normal wear and tear in the u.s. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving at various speeds, the contact heard noises within the vehicle was idling. when driving, he noticed that the transmission was not shifting properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dual mass fly wheel was repaired. the contact referenced recall 09v164000 (power train: driveline: driveshaft) as related to the failure he experienced. the current mileage was approximately 68,000. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I purchased the 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi from a private owner 6 months ago. there was a sound apparent when i purchased it but i thought it was typical for a diesel vehicle, after 6 months of driving i took it to my mechanic and was told that the dmf (dual mass flywheel) was failing. i've done research online to find that the dmf manufactured by sachs that volkswagen uses in their 2000 and later models have a high rate failure after in as little as 10,000 miles. causing complete transmission or engine failure of varying degrees. the cost for this repair can range between $2000.00 - $8000.00. not only is the expense high due to a manufacturer defect in the flywheel, but the risk is even higher, causing hesitation in acceleration when pulling out into traffic or sudden wheel lock and loss of control at any given moment while traveling. it is highly recommended that this problem be address for the safety and concern of any volkswagen vehicle owner with this defective flywheel. *tr

There is a defect within the wiring harness that causes most of the vehicle electronics to shutdown and occasionally stops the vehicle while driving. i can provide pics of the wiring issue if needed. the issue usually occurred when driving in very wet conditions. after the first time it happened, the problem grew worse as the wiring was chafed more & more over time. the jetta tdi's should be recalled to have the harness checked & repaired before someone dies in a car crash. *tr

2.0t engine with dsg triptronic transmission. i've noticed, this occurs when the car has been driven for about an hour (give or take) and it happens in stop and go traffic. this occurs usually during a stop light/stop sign or stop and go traffic. as you have come to a complete stop and release the brake pedal to start moving (in other words no pedal being pressed) the car tends shift/jerk before you press the accelerator. in many occasions, you need to slam the brakes so the car doesn't launch itself to hit a car/traffic in front of you. this "acceleration/launch/trans jerk" last about 1-3 seconds at that point you hear some "metal clunk or some type of metal hitting noise". in one instance, the car's shift indicator went blank and the car didn't respond in highway traffic. pulled to the side, and car was normal again. there is serious accident potential with this problem. i see there are a lot of complaints with this transmission from other owners (from seeing complaints on this website) including a neighbor 2006 jetta with dsg transmission & friend who has a 2007 gti with a 2.0t engine & dsg trans-both have same problem. i really hope someone does and finally look into this problem and help us consumers and most importantly, before someone becomes hurt. car is currently at dealer, however, they say they can't find nothing wrong with it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact heard a rattling noise in the transmission. he took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the dual mass flywheel needed to be repaired. the vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 104,000. the current mileage was approximately 106,000.

Brittle wiring insulation located in the doors. wiring on a 2006 vw jetta, after 50,000 miles the use of electronics and lights on drivers door failed. inspection of the wiring harness showed cracked wiring insulation, chaffed wiring and broken wires where the electrical harness were subject to movement from the door operation. *tr

At 72k our 2006 vw jetta tdi began to make a loud intermittent rattle in the engine compartment. the dealer says the flywheel failed it is a dual-mass flywheel that i see sometimes fragments, damaging the housing or even the transmission. we had no fragmenting but consider flywheel failure a serious safety defect. vw dealer wants to install a new dmf! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph, when an opposing vehicle caused a head on collision. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the contact was injured; however, the seat belt was worn during the crash. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a collision center. the failure mileage was 125,201. the current mileage was 125,201.

Tl* the contact owns 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 40 mph the contact crashed into a nearby truck causing the contacts vehicle to roll over, however the air bags did not deploy during or after the crash. the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained minor injuries.the vin was not available. the failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. the contact stated that while driving on the interstate at approx 55 mph, the vehicle seemed to not accelerate, although she would press the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not move past 55 mph. she activated the cruise control and then the engine revved and the vehicle was in 6th gear but manually shifted down to 4th gear. she took it out of the automatic shift and switched to manual shift and downshifted to lower the rpms. the average speed was 30 mph because she could not move any faster. it stalled twice on the side of the road and completely shut down with no warning lights prior to the failure or after. she called a repair shop and the mechanic told her to let the vehicle cool down. when she did that and was able tor restart, the check engine light illuminated. about 15 miles down the road, the vehicle shut down again. she waited again and was able to restart. when driving down hills, she shifted to neutral. she also noticed that the vehicle was jerking. she was able to get to her destination and then took it to the repair shop. the mechanic performed a diagnostics test but could not pinpoint the cause for failure. she called the dealership and left a message; she was currently awaiting a response. the contact had not called the manufacturer to-date. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 117,993. the failure mileage was approximately 117,000-bk

The passenger side airbag experiences a computer fault every 3 months or so, needing to be reset. indicator light for passenger airbag show airbag is not functioning while airbag fault is registering and until reset at dealer. this has happened three times. it costs ~$200 to fix each time. vw now offers a "suggested" software fix that costs $200. the costs of these significant safety issues should be fixed at cost to vw. the dealer says they have seen many cars with this issue and hopes a recall will be issued? shouldn't there be a law requiring dealers to report trends they see? *tr

2006 jetta tdi 2/ 68k began shuddering at stop lights. dealer claims the two-piece flywheel and clutch assembly is a weak design. owner reports online claim loss of clutch (pedal falling to floor) while driving. my car will not be operated until repaired for the sake of safety. *tr

Several wires in the wiring harness between the passenger compartment and driver door have failed, making it impossible to operate windows, door locks, release fuel door, and release trunk from driver door. there is no manual release for the fuel door. the failed wiring also results in a constant door ajar indication on the instrument panel and illumination of the front dome and entry lamps. the wire insulation and strands appeared to be brittle, which raises concerns about other wiring in the vehicle. this wiring was inside a protective rubber boot, integral to the harness, between the cabin and door. there was no moisture or debris within the boot when it was opened to inspect the wiring. *tr

Whenever the outside temp reaches 82 or above and i am stuck in traffic, i lose my powersteering (electric). this has happened since day 1 when i purchase the vehicle on 11/1/2006. i have been to the dealer 3 times. each time they acknowledge that the computer shows the failure but will not remedy the condition unless the idiot light is on when i arrive. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the driver's door where the hinges were located exhibits defective engineering within the wiring harness. several of the wires were broken between the body of the vehicle and the door. the driver side window did not operate and the power door locks did not function due to the broken wires. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the wiring harness needed to be replaced and they could not assist with repair expenses since the warranty was no longer valid. the contact was certain that replacing the wiring harness would not remedy the failure since the wiring harness was being damaged by the opening and closing of the door. he wrote the manufacturer but received no assistance there as well. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 52,500. the failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Volkswagen jetta tdi dual mass flywheel coming apart on direct shift gearbox transmission. prior to possible loss of power accident, replaced the dmf. this is a known problem in europe and australia; the dmf was a recall item. *tr

I noticed that the side walls of my continental tires on my 2006 vw jetta were cracked(there were 25k miles on the tires). i reported this to continental -mr. carl walker. i replaced the tires with bridgestones. i still have the originals. i was told to take the tires to merchant's tire on woodfied road in gaithersburg, md and have them inspected and the tread depth measured. i did this immediately after speaking to mr. walker. the sales rep. at merchant's called mr. walker after inspection while i was present and told him that the sidewalls were indeed dangerously cracked on all 4 tires and that the tread depth was almostlike new. i was promised 60% compensation for the continental tires by continental's rep.carl walker ( claim # 244382) - phone #7045834819 -in october but have received nothing. these tires are unsafe and it is only luck that prevented a serious accident due to their failure. vw says they have no jurisdiction over continental even though they supply tires to thousands of vw vehicles. it seem that vw and continental want to ignore the problem for me and i assume all other owners of these tires. *tr

The airbag light on my 2006 vw jetta came on during 2006. i never received notification from vw of a defect but when bringing my car in for maintenance, the dealer said there was a "notice" of a defect in the underseat sensor and/or wiring. on 6/27/06 my car had a driver side front in crash. the air bags did not go off. the body shop said that there was probably not enough damage to set off the airbags. shortly after getting my car out of the shop (2+ months because vw parts are not readily available) the airbag light is back on. i've brought my car in for maintenance at the vw dealer but they have never mentioned the airbag light which is plain sight. i worry about the safety of my family, friends and myself. to add insult, the electronic switch on the trunk operates off and on, the trunk does not latch unless slammed repeatedly, and within the last week the driver's electric window has ceased to function. *tr

While driving at 65 mph on route 80 in rockaway, nj, the car appeared to shift into neutral leaving me without forward acceleration. my dashboard transmission indicator lights started flashing. i was nearly missed by heavy traffic while attempting to get the car to the shoulder without any acceleration. i waited a few minutes restarted car, it went into gear and i pulled back onto the highway. in less than 500 feet the car repeated the above process and i once again had to safely navigate my way to the shoulder. at this time the car would not re-engage and i was towed to my local volkswagen dealership. *tr

January 2nd 2010 my wife and i were in our 2006 vw jetta tdi traveling south on the kansas turnpike from topeka, kansas. the vehicle was in cruise at 70mph it was 7:30am clear with temp of minus 2 degree's. approximately 35 miles south of topeka, the vehicle suddenly dropped down to 5th gear a sudden and abrupt bang noise was heard it seemed that the front wheels locked for a brief moment. my wife had just unclipped her seat belt to get something from the back seat when this occurred. this locking of the front wheels slammed her against the dash and front door post. i regained control of the vehicle and maneuvered it to the side of the turnpike. there was a rattling in the transmission area several months before when i had it at a dealership for transmission fluid change. i had asked them to check the rattle? when i picked up the vehicle it was still rattling, i thought it to be ok. however after this incident, i have been investigating the internet and found several dual mass flywheel failures with this vehicle and the dsg transmission, however vw america has done nothing about it. if i had been in heavy traffic it would have certainly caused a terrible accident, when it locked up the front drive wheel, we were lucky my wife only had a very badly bruised side, arm and back. we then spent two hours on the side of the turnpike in frigid temps awaiting a tow vehicle. we were enroute to a medical facility in texas for surgery on both of my wives eyes we had no time to do anything but change to a more dependable vehicle 2000 buick park ave and continue on our journey. i emailed three vw of america customer service officers, who turned my e mail report of the incident to a subordinate who wrote that my vehicle was out of warranty and they could not help me. 66,980 miles. this is a very dangerous reported condition that is going to take a fatality to get action..i understand europe safety board has already required a vw recall on this problem????????? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta which was purchased in april 2006. he always heard a noise in the engine compartment similar to rocks rattling inside the engine while driving various speeds including approximately 65 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. the dealer advised that the noises were normal for his particular type of transmission. the noises became worse. the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where they verified there was an issue with the transmission. upon further research they found the fly-wheel assembly was faulty. repairs were made at the owner's expense. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileages were 80,000. updated 12/22/10 *bf updated 12/30/10*jb

My 2006 vw jetta tdi stopped moving while driving to work on jan 4th, 2010. there were no signs of issues prior to the break down. the engine was running fine, the prnds light on the dash were flashing and the car's transmission would not respond. after having the car towed to our local vw dealer we found that the transmission went in to fail safe mode due to a dsg system failure. per our service rep the mechatronic unit failed due to over heating. our vehicle is in-operable and the repair part needed will take 2 weeks or more to receive as there is a recall on the same part for the same failure for 2007-2009 vw's and audi's. our vehicle is out of warranty, vw denied that this issue is apart of the recall as our vin does not fit the recall list. they agreed to allow the repair under warranty pricing and pay half for the repair; this will cost me $1254 to repair their known issue. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta is equipped with brake light switch part number 3b0 945 511 which was the subject of a recall (recall 07v063000) in 2003-2005 passat and passat wagon. *tr

My 2006 jetta tdi has 69k miles on it. i bring it to the dealer for service routinely and baby the car. it spends nearly no time in traffic and has run well until last week. last week i heard a funny sound coming from the engine compartment. i brought it into the dealer. long story short, the flywheel had cracked and it will be over $2k for the flywheel. vw knows about this being a faulty part and i've heard they've had a full recall in other countries. i called vw of america and they refuse to pay for it because the car is slightly out of warranty. it is being repaired in the shop because i cannot afford to be without a car. luckily no one was hurt, because if i hadn't brought the car immediately in it could have stalled the car at high speeds (freeway) and ruined the entire drivetrain, causing an accident. again, vw knew this part has been faulty. there is a technical service bulletin on it. *tr

An ongoing problem with a 2006 volkswagen jetta 1.9l tdi automatic dsg with 87,000 miles. a video of it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lsex_-b_o0 while driving, the car will go into neutral and all the dashboard lights will come on with different sounds. changing the shifter into p, n, d, r, s (sportmode) does nothing. changing into the tiptronic mode does nothing. this is one incident of a series of incidents that have been happening sporadically for the past year, but this has been happening on and off since before thanksgiving 2009. we've been on the phone with volkswagen of america and they have no solution. the dealership (paradise volkswagen 760-200-4000) has done numerous "repairs" to the car including: misc diagnosis 12/28-?? new steering rack 12/6-12/22 sensor and electrical module 12/1-12/16 misc diagnosis on 11/16-11/20 we feel very unsafe in the car - what if it happened on the freeway? *tr

12-31-09 odi 2006 vw jetta tdidsg mechatronics malfunction monday, november 2, 2009 volkswagen 2006 vw jettatdi dsg went to safe mode (felt like neutral) while accelerating on street (just exited k-96 in wichita, a 65 mph 4-lane and was accelerating following right turn from complete stop). shift indicator lights flashing. was able to turn off road and manually downshift to 1st gear. limped home at 15 mph. could not place vehicle in reverse until symptoms reset (shift indicator no longer flashing). test drove after reset. recurred as turned and applied brakes to park. let it sit. it reset. drove back home. recurred while turning right near home. queried "just ask." tuesday, nov 3rd called vw loyalty care, filed report, and then with engine cold, drove to 4.6 miles to autozone for diagnosis scan. at 3.5 miles, the dsg malfunctioned again. same symptoms. scanned. let it sit. did not reset. limped 1 mile toward vw dealership. called for tow. updated vw loyalty care file. mileage in: 85,198 with shift indicator lights flashing. matches description of dsg trans software update recall ('09-'10). also matches the vw mechatronics unit symptoms for some 45,000 vw 2007+ models (replaced at no charge and warranty extended on dsg to 100,000). problem area: numerous dsg temperature sensor malfunctions and thinks incorrectly that the dsg oil is overheating and places transmission in safe mode. diagnosis: replaced mechatronics unit at $2,433.48 note: filed with vw loyalty center on nov 3, towed and repaired at local vw dealership nov 3-12. updated vw loyalty center file on dec 16, 2009 and requested vw to advise if this late year '06 production overlapped with those 2007's with same problem and given extended warranty/repair at no cost/reimbursement. have not received a response from vw. vehicle was one of the last 2006 tdi's to be delivered to the us until the 2009 models were allowed back in. *tr

2006.5 volkswagen jetta tdi experiencing slow gear changes from park to reverse or park to first gear taking over 30 seconds to select gear electronically. shifting from lower gear to higher gear results in engine revving high before shift is actually made resulting in jerking vehicle motion or a stalled motor condition. slow speed maneuvering such as slow turns and partial stops results in the vehicle losing forward power for several seconds before the engine revs high again and shifts into gear. at 30 mph vehicle has dropped out of gear resulting in vehicle needing to be guided to the shoulder and powered off and back on before forward motion can be resumed. vehicle also will display flashing prnds display on dashboard on resuming forward motion resulting in the transmission to disengage and requires the vehicle to be stopped, shut off, and then powered back on. vehicle is exhibiting no mechanical noise, smell, or error codes in the computer. dealer has confirmed there is a malfunctioning mechatronic unit and vwoa has confirmed they will not cover under their recall campaign despite these symptoms leading to the campaign in question. volkswagen customer service has denied a further inquiry into the manufacturing dates of the mechatronics units and their technical revisions, only going off vehicle model years and build dates despite other 2006 owners reporting identical circumstances with their vehicles. technicians advised against further driving of the vehicle as there was significant risk of failure that may leave the vehicle immobile in traffic. technicians were also able to readily reconstruct the issue on their own proving this is not caused by driving style. repair cost of over $4000 to replace faulty part will need to be covered by the owner in order to resume normal operation on this vehicle. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta 54000 miles 5 speed manual transmission. i was driving and while exiting a freeway offramp i depressed the clutch to disengage the transmission. clutch pedal went to the floor and would not come back up and it did not disengage the transmission. the car would not stop, as i could not put the car in neutral. very dangerous! *tr

2006 vw jetta tdi transmission and motor failures. *tr

2006 vw jetta tdi w/ 14,000 miles approaching a yield, the clutch was depressed. the clutch stuck to the floor of the vehicle causing the vehicle to loose all transmission function. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the dealer. it has been identified that some sachs clutch components have a developmental (friction material) flaw which cause premature clutch disc wear.the dealer determined the transmission failure was due to driver error. friction material flaw on clutch plate or pressure plate which leads to burnt, shredded, or missing clutch plate material on clutch plate. this should be covered by my warranty. especially since there is only 14,000 miles. this problem has been reported by hundreds of 06 tdi owners and vw continues to accept responsibility for their flawed equipment. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving 75 mph the transmission slipped into neutral gear. a technician concluded that the transmission was performing normally. he then added that driving long distances in warmer weather conditions could cause the failure. the failure mileage was 42,000. the current mileage was 47,000. updated 10/21/09. *lj updated 10/20/09*jb

Car was on a terminal access ramp at an airport, at less than 20mph when it suddenly lost all motive power with the engine still running. the "p-r-n-d-1-2" on the instrument cluster was flashing on and off and the transmission seemed to be stuck in neutral regardless of where the automatic transmission selector was placed. car had to be towed to a vw dealer and was diagnosed with a defective/ failed "mechatronic unit" car remained at dealership for six (6) weeks waiting for parts. car was returned on 09-23-2009 and appears to operate normally. *tr

Transmission lurch forward, sometimes skip the shifts,also shifts are delayed or eng rev,too high and downshifthing it kicks 2 to 1and there's a clunking noise. *tr

On my 2006 volkswagen passat the cam follower has worn through and damaged the cam shaft lobe that drives the pump. this is a known issue that has affected many vw passats. it is a safety hazard as it can cause the engine to stall there for if a person is in the flow of traffic it could cause a crash to occur. volkswagen has issued a tsb on the issue but will only perform this service if the computer shows a specific check engine light and only if still under the manufactures warranty. volkswagen should at the least be required to inform people that the cam follower should be checked for wear at a regular intervals to prevent a possible accident. *tr

1st complaint odi #10278262 filed on 7/24/09 for 2006 jetta tdi: "prior to the event listed below, we noticed that the car was not performing as it normally would. we were stopped at a traffic signal in a construction zone, light turned green proceeded to accelerate, car moved 10 feet, rpm went high and it was as if the car was in neutral. had enough momentum to reach the side of the road. prnd was lit up and flashing and the power steering system symbol had erratic flashing. tried park, neutral, reverse nothing happened. put the car in park and shut off engine. restarted engine and it allowed us to drive off. went approximately 10 miles driving at about 55 mph, thought we seen an animal and let off the accelerator. upon trying to accelerate, incident described above happened again, this time a check engine light appeared. before calling the dealer we did a search and came across this site. our vehicle had a dsg transmission service (for a cost of $286.75) at 43,703 miles and the car now has 71,491 miles. this vehicle also has a problem at times, that was reported to the dealer on june 5, 2007 and nothing was done about it, on cold start up, putting it in gear and having a very severe jerking, almost to the point that it might stall the engine." update 10-3-09: for fear of having another occurrence, the car was towed (70+ miles) to dealer in late august, diagnosis was it needed a new mechatronics unit. delivery time for part was over a month. talked to mechanic at vw, he recommended to not drive the car for safety reasons. late september was notified part was in, towed car a second time (70+ miles) to dealer where mechatron unit was replaced, at a cost to me of $1,826.10. some repair cost was picked up by vw. so far 100+ miles since repair - seems to be fine. this has not been a very pleasant experience. it is a serious safety issue and we just hope this resolved the issue. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta, all buttons on the radio are defective, the plastic buttons are bubbling and deforming and peeling. *tr

I owe a 2006 volkswagen jetta that i have been back and forward for a licensed dealership reporting that my car shuts off completely while driving. iit have been during this about june 2007 and it has been to dealership about 6 times for this same thing i took it in april 2008 and they told me i need a new engine after several of months letting them diagnose the problem. i am paying car note for a car i can not drive. i seen good morning america and they say it is only 2009-2010 models when i have a 2006 they has shut off on me in traffic in birmingham, al , mobile, and mississippi. i call volkswagen they told me that they could not help me because of my mileage they can only give me a 1000 dollars towards another volkswagen. i told them that i will not buy another. at 1st they told me that i need and o2 sensor and the next time they could not find anything until they reported that it was my engine. i feel it is not fair for me to pay for a engine because i have brought the car to them on 5 occasion and i call to report the car shut off in montgomery, al on march 19, 2008 and they told me to have it tow to the dealership in mississippi who was familiar with car. i was starting it for the tow truck to take to dealer and the car we haywild. *tr

2006 jetta gli with dsg gearbox, repeated transmission clunking (in automatic mode) when downshifting from 2nd to 1st, and harsh thunking in first gear from a stop engine revs up but car will not move for 1 to two seconds then thunk and car surges forward. also thunking when shifting gear selector into reverse. has occurred intermittently and often since oct 2007. poses dangerous situation at intersections and in stop and go driving with potential intermittent loss of forward motion and sudden forward surging affecting the safe driveability of the vehicle couple of times narrowly missed running into the vehicle in front of me due to sudden lurching of the vehicle. dealer replaced transmission temperature sensor in late 2008, but problem recurred and persisted afterwards. after few more incidents and visits to dealer through jun 2009 was informed mechatronics unit was faulty and would be replaced. waited 42 days with car left with dealer for new part to be delivered from factory " due to backlog' , in meantime car was recalled for transmission bolt replacement/inspection. finally received "fixed" car with new mechatronics unit and problem recurred the same day three miles away from the dealership in stop and go traffic. was told that transmission 'needed to re-learn my driving pattern" and to drive it around for a while to see if the issue would go away. issue subsequently recurred repeatedly over a one week period especially when moving from a stop, with engine revving up then a sudden thunk and forward surge of vehicle. returned vehicle to dealer last week still waiting for resolution. *tr

My 2006 vw jetta tdi has a dsg transmission. this transmission has slipped out of gear twice while traveling on the interstate at interstate speeds. this is an automatic type transmission and should not be slipping out of gear. this has not resulted in an accident but i was required to move across 3 lanes of traffic only under my current forward momentum. luckily i was able to do so without incident. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta tdi -- dual mass flywheel failure. part has been recalled in australia, but not the us. vw dealers refuse to take concerns seriously. *tr

I have a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. recently, i have been experiencing transmission issues. the vehicle losses power in the transmission in the upper gears. consequently, i lose power while on the interstate at higher speeds. this has caused me to have to take evasive action to avoid causing crashes from cars behind me. i have taken the car to volkswagen as it is under warranty. the warranty company has made unreasonable demands that the dealership has not been able to fulfill. after a week, i have now taken it to aamco to have the transmission serviced. i believe it is the same transmission that has been recalled on the 2009 and 2010. *tr

Tl*the contact has a 2006 volkswagen jetta. he stated that the vehicle was surging from second gear and also became hesitant and wasn't shifting gears when it should have been. while driving 70mph going up a hill he lost all power to the vehicle and it felt as if it was in neutral. after losing power it took about five seconds to reset it self. the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel with codes. the vehicle was taken to a dealer the codes where removed. he was informed that the failure occurred from the usg in the transmission. the vehicle is currently at the dealer being worked on. the failure mileage was 68,000 bl

Hi i boughtmy 06 tdi jetta 2 yrs ago it had 39,800 miles on it and now i see why it was traded in at 40,000 it needs a 560.00 service that i was not told about. my fault for not reading the whole manual . i was told by dealer that the dsg would need to be serviced at 100,000 miles and it would be good. i brought the car in for clattering noise several times and was told it was normal the car hesitated often and shifted poorly but since it was at the dealer i figured it was normal. the clatter got worse and by this time it was about due for its 100000 mile service but before i could get it in one day driving home from work it soulded like a bucket or bolts feel out from my car the clatter became severe and soon after the car left me sit on the side of the highway.i describe the problem and clatter noise to the dealer and all of a sudden they knew the problem exactly. they tell me its probably the clutches and it can't be rebuilt and then the service manager at young vw laughing a little tells me that i missed two services on the tranny when i bought the car with 39800 and then the car was brought in several times and no one ever told me their might be a problem until now the car sits and i need 5000.00 dollars to fix it. this transmission is a piece of ¿!@#$%¿. i don't know how many times i almost got side swiped trying to pull out into traffic quickly from a dead stop. *tr

I noticed a noise coming from my engine/drivetrain along with severe engine shaking. i immediately took the vehicle to the mechanic and was informed that there were several "technical service bulletins" regarding the flywheel and clutch in my vehicle. all of the bulletins acknowledged known problems with the flywheel and clutch parts. after removing the transmission to inspect the problem further it was discovered that the flywheel disintegrated causing $3800 in damage. the manufacturer was contacted by the repair facility and refused to cover the repair charges. *tr

Knocking sound from passenger front, brought vehicle into dealer, they said they didn't hear any knocking. less than a month later it got extremely worse, i took it to another shop & was told it was something serious & needed to have dealership look at it. when i returned to the dealership they took 2 days to tell me what the issue was after having to remove engine, i was told it was the flywheel & clutch had to be replaced because the flywheel damaged the clutch. very expensive repair & after being told about this website & seeing all these complaints i called vw & they refused to acknowledge this issue even with all these complaints. *tr

Mass flywheel and clutch assembly failure. another volkswagen clutch problem to add to the list. why is the united states not doing anything about this like other countries have. are we not the most caring country in the world, i mean look how much money this government dishes out to people who don't deserve it. (car manufacturers who cant even make good on manufacturer defects. other countries issued vw to fix the problems. i even read a letter on this website that the problem did not find its way to the us because it was only in the passat. well the jetta's, beetle's, gli's and the golf's all have the same transmission that they are referring to in the letter. i mean the government in charge now wants us to be supported by the government so why does the government not do anything to protect us. they are to many cases like mine all over this site and the internet for ya'll not to do something. took the car in for service then was dropped with the 3900.00 dollar repair bill for this. *tr

Sudden transmission failure. while driving at various speeds, several times the transmission lost the gear and went to neutral. the car lost power and had to come to a complete stop. two times this occurred at highway speed where i had to make aggressive maneuvers to avoid a collision. *tr

Driving on i-95 in jacksonville, fl, it was raining with some pounding (approx. 1 inch of water) on the roadway. i was maintaining a speed of 35-45 mph when the epc and traction control warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. at first the car behaved normally but after about 5 minutes it lost power and would not accelerate above 1500 rpm. fortunately i was able to quickly take an exit ramp off the freeway and coast into a gas station, the car continuing to refuse to accelerate. i turned the car off and waited for about 5 minutes. i started up again and drove around the gas station and things seemed normal again, although the epc light was still illuminated. stopped again and waited another 5 minutes. upon starting up again, both warning lights were gone and the car behaved and accelerated normally. this defect could have caused me to get stopped in traffic on a busy freeway possibly causing a crash and injuries. i was very lucky that it happened where it did and i was able to pull off to safety. *tr

Vehicle trunk unlatches while vehicle is standing or in motion, with or without the engine running. items in trunk may spill onto highway, causing accident or injury. *tr

Vehicle air conditioning condensate drain tube is not secured from the factory. tube will pop loose and fill vehicle carpet with stagnant air conditioning water. dealer refuses to acknowledge obvious factory defect as no fastener was found to be in the tube fastener tab. dealer refuses to repair problem. *tr

The car airbag light illuminates randomly. dealer indicates system must be reset for a charge of $80 each time. dealer refuses to repair problem under warranty. air bags may not deploy in an accident. *tr

The vehicle exhaust gas recirculation cooler leaks exhaust after 50,000 miles, exposing the vehicle occupants to exhaust gases. although the egr system is purely for emissions control, the dealer refused to fix the part under the covered emissions warranty. this problem can cause the death of the occupants of the vehicle. *tr

The rear brake pads, on the vehicle side with the emergency brake cable attached, wear very prematurely. the dealer indicated this type of vehicle has faulty brake adjusters. they would not replace under warranty. this is a severe safety hazard. *tr

When i bought my 2006 vw jetta tdi the dsg transmission worked fine. at about 50,000 miles the transmission has progressively become rougher and rougher and is now bordering on unsafe. when i start moving from a complete stop the car jerks back and forth making it frightening to pull out into traffic. also the car slams into the lower gears when downshifting. sometimes when i press the gas pedal from a stop the car hesitates for a few seconds before slamming into gear. when backing up it is hard to control because of the surging. unfortunately my car is out of warranty and i cannot afford to spend $3000 to pay for vw to fix this know defect in the dsg transmission. *tr

2006 vw jetta turbodiesel with dsg transmission at 27k miles shifting unpredictably at highway speed. repaired by dealership, mechantronic failure. failed again at highway speed one month later, causing potential injury do to failure. six months later, flywheel explodes knocking hole in transmission and causing the vehicle lose all power and the engine to die. *tr

Prior to the event listed below, we noticed that the car was not performing as it normally would. we were stopped at a traffic signal, light turned green proceeded to accelerate, car moved 10 feet, rpm went high and it was as if the car was in neutral. had enough momentum to reach the side of the road. prnd was lit up and flashing and the power steering system symbol had erratic flashing. tried park, neutral, reverse nothing happened. put the car in park and shut off engine. restarted engine and it allowed us to drive off. went approximately 10 miles driving at about 55 mph, thought we seen an animal and let off the accelerator. upon trying to accelerate, incident described above happened again, this time a check engine light appeared. before calling the dealer we did a search and came across this site. our vehicle had a dsg transmission service (for a cost of $286.75) at 43,703 miles and the car now has 71,491 miles. this vehicle also has a problem at times, that was reported to the dealer on june 5, 2007 and nothing was done about it, on cold start up, putting it in gear and having a very severe jerking, almost to the point that it might stall the engine. this is a 2006 vw jetta tdi w/dsg transmission. the model selection on following page only listed a gli for selection. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that both of the air bag lights illuminated on the dashboard and the middle console. the dealer stated that the passenger occupancy module produced a faulty code, which indicated that the seat, sensor pad, and module needed to be removed. through research, the contact discovered that numerous other consumers were experiencing the same failure. he believes that this is a manufacturer defect that should be recalled. the air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash. the failure mileage was 74,000 and current mileage was 75,000. updated 08/28/09. *lj the dealer told the consumer there was a low voltage signal sent from the battery that caused a malfunction in the passenger air bag module. updated 08/31/09.*jb

I have a jetta tdi 2006 dsg. the dual mass flywheel ripped apart. this took out the transmission and caused the car to be inoperable. it coasted to the side of the road. the was no indication of a problem prior to failure. the failure was sudden and catastrophic. vw replaced the dual mass flywheel and transmission. they told me the old part was going back to germany for inspection. i have no idea of when it will fail again, next time it may cause a crash or death. i have been reading about this, and a lot of drivers of this type of vehicle have this issue of the flywheel ripping apart. a flywheel ripping apart under the stress of the drive train should be rare, but in this vehicle it is not. it seems the high torque output of the diesel engine is causing additional stress on the flywheel, thus breaking it apart. there should be a recall. also, the dsg transmission is a hybrid trans, it operates like an auto transmission, but mechanically is more like a manual, but it is not the manual version which is also offered in the jetta tdi. *tr

Clutch completely failed, as well as flywheel. no warning, just a catastrophic failure. fortunately, at a stop light, so no one was injured. however, if this had happened while driving down the road, could have resulted in death. although this failure is occurring quite frequently (in cars with as little as 400 miles on them), manufacturer has done nothing to remedy situation, either to correct it or to come up with a new design. currently awaiting response from manufacturer, but no resolution to date. *tr

Air bag default- to many times since i purchased my vehicle back in september of 2006. i have taken my car in 6 times on 11/06, 1/07, 9/08, 10/08, 12/08 and 7/09. 5 times to vw of hayward and 1 time to modesto vw. i feel my life is always at risk not knowing if my airbags will work if i am in a car accident.*tr

I have a 2006 jetta tdi, failure occurred on interstate i - 65 on 7/1/09 i heard a pop as if something fail out from under the car , all the oil dropped out of the vehicle all over the interstate for approximately 1 to 2 miles. nothing has been done to correct the failure. *tr

While driving a 2006 volkswagen jetta 2.0t with the dsg transmission the vehicle cut power (as if it was out of gas), only to regain power 2-5 seconds later. it was very hot, around 100 to 110 and i was driving on the freeway. it happened two or three more times but did not occur once the outside temp went below 90 deg. *tr

The battery current was low in my 2006 volkswagen jetta and it caused a fault code. the dealer is saying 3,500 dollars to fix this. the fault code is making my airbags not work. *tr

Dual mass flywheel failure on 2006 vw jetta tdi with dsg transmission. research shows this is not an isolated incident. recalled in other countries. dangerous and very expensive situation. worthy of investigation and recall. thanks *tr

Nothing specifically happened leading up to the event but at around 52000 miles. the passenger airbag on/off indicator would no longer show that anyone was sitting in the passenger seat. the orange/yellow airbag light also has been illuminated constantly since then. i had the dealer run diagnostics in it to determine the error code. initially they said that it was a faulty connector in the wiring, but that was discovered to not actually be the cause. upon further inspection it was determined to be a faulty weight sensor in the passenger seat. be agreed to cover the labor on it at first when it was thought to be a faulty wiring connector but when it was found to be the weight sensor they have not returned the dealers calls. *tr

Power train:clutch assembly: took car in for 70k service and serp belt squealing. got a call back from dealer saying that in addition to the serp belt needing replaced, they found the flywheel needed replaced and it would cost $2100. never had any problems with this car, have got every service recommended in manual that came with car (which i bought brand new). furious at the $2100 the dealerships wants to charge me, i did some research and found that there have been an alarming number of other people that have this same problem. car is a automatic, not clutch, but has the slapstick option, i hate driving clutch, thus never switch over to clutch......so, how can the flywheel that has an internal clutch need replaced? manufacture default? i have not had work done yet, i am taking to 2 other places to get opinions and will take pictures of damage or documentation purposes. i do not drive the car in a "racing" style, i drive 60 miles round trip a day to work and home on county highways as i live in the country. so if i never use the clutch option and keep it in automatic mode at all times, how can the internal clutch have a problem? the dealer warned me that i cannot let the problem go on and must get fixed immediately or risk damage to the transmission and/or damage to myself & others driving on the road. *tr

In march 2009 i took my 2006 vw jetta tdi in for its normal service point at 90k. i was asked by the dealer if i could bring the car back in because of a noise that was heard coming from the transmission. the dealer reported that they found nothing wrong. on may 28, 2009 i had a catastrophic failure of the dual mass flywheel in the dsg transmission. *tr

I own a 2006 jetta tdi with 70,450 miles and just spent over $2,000 and four days of car rental replacing a dual mass flywheel. the vehicle began making noises and jerking at slow speeds when it turned 48,000 miles. i took it to the dealer where i bought it and they ran a "computer test" and found no problem. they test drove it found the same verdict and said "that's how jetta diesels run." i asked them to check the transmission and they wouldn't because if they didn't find anything wrong, then they'd be out the money and i'd have to pay for it. they made some adjustments and returned the car. the noise gradually got louder, but after several regular maintenance visits, no a problems were noted. finally the noise and jerking was too much and i sent it in. the service manager immediately said it was the flywheel and needs to be replaced. he said "we've done a lot of them". my flywheel was the defective sachs type as described in the tsb. unfortunately, my power train warranty expired at 50,000 miles and the bill was mine. grrrrr!! *tr

This letter is to express my dissatisfaction with rear brake performance on my 2007 jetta. the summary is extremely rapid rear pad wear, while then front, which have the wear sensor, remain unscathed. this is a known issue and the dealer admits its part of a ?safe braking? design that tries to make the car squat rather than dive. the problem is, this is an unconventional method of brake application (rear biased when physics has the fronts normally doing more work), combined with a conventional brake design that has smaller parts and no wear sensors in the rear. the result of this ?safety feature? is that i can expect to wear out rear pads faster than front, in as little as 9-10k miles. the problem is a reasonably minded person would not come to this conclusion, and the lack of a rear pad wear warning system creates a potential safety issue. the user manual does not warn that rear pads may wear faster, and in fact indicates they should be inspected each 10 k, or when the front wear sensor illuminates. both of these cases may be too late, leading at best to expensive repairs when the rotors are damaged, or worse, to unpredictable braking in an emergency. if i have my car inspected at 10k, and the rears are still serviceable, i do not believe they would make it to 20k. the dealer admits its a common complaint, and that there is nothing than can be done. i feel this is a design defect and that pressure should be applied for a real fix. i am not alone: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f16f1f6/11 http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080205103511aa06feq http://rabbitownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/12-000-mile-and-my-11363.html http://www.myvwlemon.com/ubb/forum1/html/000342.html http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?p=803924 http://rabbitownersclub.com/vw/showthread.php/excessive-rear-brake-dust-6947.html http://www.carcomplaints.com/volkswagen/jetta/2005/brakes/premature_rear_brake_and_rotor_replacement.shtml. *tr

The brake light switch began to fail at ~ 60,000 miles. brake lights would remain on at times without brake being pressed. brake lights would come on at night randomly and drain battery. intermittent at first becoming more common. purchased new brake light switch from dealer. the same switch has been a problem for vw in prior year model cars and resulted in a recall for some models. *tr

To whom it may concern: i purchased a 2006.5 volkswagen jetta tdi in september of 2006. i believe that i have found a major manufacturing defect that can cause fire, an accident, or both. it surely is a major safety issue, a danger to the driver, all passengers, and other cars as well. when driving the vehicle, the car has total loss of power . after a failed repair attempt by my dealer, i took it upon myself to investigate the problem. i found that the main engine feed harness has major wire chafing causing wires to contact each other, potentially causing fire. this also causes the car to stall with all power lost. i directed myself to the tdi forum where many vw enthusiasts and service tech's gather to talk about their cars. i quickly found many other owners finding the same problem. bare wires rubbing together. i have reason to believe that vw is aware of the problem as well. the only way to properly correct the problem is a new engine harness, with a larger loom, or padding around the wires. *tr

I paid $1300 in repairs even though complaining of symptoms leading up to my failure while still under warranty. after repair i have discovered this is a common failure for my vehicle which could easily lead to catastrophe should failure occur at speed. i first reported a shudder when clutch engaged which dealer claimed was within vw's specs. the shudder grew worse then a "loose pebbles" noise was heard at idle. when the dealer heard this noise, they referenced a tsb and diagnosed an impending dual mass flywheel failure. i was fortunate to discover before the failure(which was immanent) as the failure would have destroyed the $6000 dsg transmission and if it occurred at speed could lock up the drive train. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the trunk door unlatched unexpectedly and without assistance. the driver pulled over to the side of the road, but the trunk failed to close tightly. the failure occurred intermittently and more frequently in cold weather conditions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was related to a defective latch system. the technician stated that the latch defect was a common failure with this vehicle. the failures occurred on forty separate occasions. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 70,000.

This vehicle design allows for poor rear visibility in general; however, it is amplified in low light situations with the combination of high rear head rests, a glare on the back glass from the third brake light, and if you have a rear spoiler this makes for a really bad combination. nighttime visibility in a jetta is the equivalence of wearing a blind fold. oh and the salesman neglected to mention that the all weather package included a trunk that will not shut or stay shut in cold weather. even the replacement latches need replacing. vw is making big bucks on the consumer hoping to save a few dollars with fuel economy. vw not only fails to address or acknowledge the defects with these vehicles, but to exacerbate the situation they attempt to lock you -the consumer into their monopoly, for example:keyless remotes in which the batteries are only replaceable by vw dealers, a synthetic vw oil, a very costly trunk latch, that with my experience you end up replacing annually...the list goes on. whatever happened to old fashioned customer service? to sum it up my jetta has alot of bugs...not to worry, i'm sure vw has patented the pesticide, just hope i'm able to afford that-can use the money i'm saving in fuel economy. *tr

I couldn't put my keys in the ignition. i tried all spare keys and they didn't work. if your window is open, you can close it by putting your key in the driver side door to use the window switch.....dealer did not know this...??? go figure (sales) 2006 jetta tdi. *tr

2006 volkwagen jetta tdi vehicle mileage 16,000 windshield wiper/washer system the 2006 volkswagen jetta is equipped with an engine compartment mounted washer fluid reservoir and hood mounted washer fluid spray nozzles. in the area of the right hood hinge there is a flexible hose section in the plumbing of the system to allow for opening of the engine compartment hood while maintaining washer system plumbing integrity. the hose was separated where it bends between the engine area and hood, making the washer fluid system inoperable. dealership repaired with a connector. after about the third use, fluid system would not work again. upon examination, it was found that the brittle flexible hose had cracked completely in two just above the new connector. *tr

My 2006 vw jetta 2.5l required a brake and rotor change at only 20,000 miles. the next brake change had to be done again at 36,000 miles. i have checked a lot of forums and other jetta owners are complaining the same. vw dealers keep on saying that there is nothing wrong with the brakes and its my own driving style that causes this. *tr

Power train, electrical and trim problems. *tr

Total brake failure. vehicle has issue draining batteries--2006 car--currently on 3rd battery. when battery is close to failure, vehicle has strange electrical problems such as trunk releasing and brakes not working. last incident was coming to a stop sign. when the brake petal was pushed, no response. luckily there was no car was in front of me and i went through the stop sign. incidents have been reported to two vw dealerships and to regional rep. they do not feel there is a problem. *tr

Continental conti pro tire failure. between 12,000 and 30,000 all 4 of our conti pro tires have failed. all they say is sorry we cant help. someone needs to get continental n/a attention and have them recall these tires before someone dies or is injured for life. we have tired several times to reason with continental to no avail, and even vw has tired, with no luck. please take a look at all your tires. *tr

2006 volkswagen jetta tdi 5 speed manual with 42k miles. while driving on an exit ramp and attempting to downshift, the clutch failed and the pedal went to the floor. the car would not move and was impossible to engage any gear. the car was not showing any signs of failure before this. it had to be towed to the local vw dealership. *tr

Vw dealer at last service says my 2006 vw jetta tdi needs to have dmf, dual mass flywheel replaced. after researching on-line it appears to be a problem with many vw's with dsg transmission, and worthy of possible re-call. the car has an intermittent accelerator hesitation. it can occur when the engine is cold or hot. it seems to occur when it is rolling free at near 5 to 10 mph, and when the accelerator is pressed nothing happens for a couple seconds, then it catches and goes. i have had a couple near miss accidents and do not let other family members drive car because of safety and reliability concerns. *tr updated 06/08/10 *bf the consumer stated since filing this complain in dec 2008 on the dsg transmission, he also had to replace the dual mass flywheel for $1,681.62 at aamco transmission. he also learned that the mechatronix unit in the same dsg transmission needed to be replaced as well. updated 06/09/10.*jb

Dual mass flywheel failed at 70,000 miles. grease leaked out of flywheel and was all over bell housing. was unable to rotate flywheel access holes to get access to retaining bolts and had to cut flywheel off. the clutch friction plate had plenty of usable surface left and (based on comparison with new replacement) could have gone about double the miles. *tr

My 2006 vw jetta with tdi diesel engine has clutch slipping after only 48,000 miles. the problem is a defective dual mass flywheel leads to premature clutch failure. this has been addressed by volkswagen technical service bulletin, and is documented by many cases. my volkswagen service dealer is not agreeing to cover the repair under warranty. he says the technical service bulletin does not apply to my vehicle. in many cases this defect has led to sudden complete clutch failure. i'm concerned the car may fail at any moment. *tr

Car had a defective flywheel, a dangerous situation if failure were to happen at highway speeds! other country has recalled same problem! *tr

Took my 06 jetta tdi w/ dsg transmission to my vw dealer due to vibration and noise issue. dealer diagnosed dual mass flywheel catastrophic failure which punctured transmission housing. damage estimated at $7500. mileage is 82k. *tr

The check engine light came on, but only after causing serious damage to the engine, which was not covered under warranty on a two year old car. i pulled over immediately and had the car towed to the dealer. the exhaust converter had to be replaced. it failed the day after i picked it up. i took it back, they replaced it and it failed again. i am now on my fourth one. vw says they know it's a problem, but still made me pay to have it replaced. *tr

The rear brakes prematurely wore out on my 2006 vw jetta tdi. this occurred at 27,000 miles and the brakes were down to metal with no brake material left on the pads which in turn ruined the rotors. the dealer had to replace the pads and rotors at a cost of $341 to me plus tax. since front brakes do 70-80% of the work the rear brakes should not have worn out this early, certainly not before the front brakes. this indicates a problem with the front brakes that the dealer and manufacturer refuse to acknowledge. i could see the premature failure of the rear brakes or increased braking force on the rear brakes being the potential cause for an accident and potentially injury. *tr

The volkwagen tdi 1.9l engine when coupled to the dsg( direct shift gear) transmission has an extremely high failure rate of the dmf (dual mass flywheel). failures have occurred between 10k and 100k miles. the internal construction of the flywheel is improper and will separate leading to the total failure of the unit. when the unit fails it causes a very specific and potentially deadly set of circumstances. the dmf can separate and then fracture into large shrapnel type pieces. this shrapnel will the cause the transmission and possibly the engine to seize. when the seizure occurs is causes the front tires to lock and subsequent loss of control of the vehicle resulting in possible injury or death. the shrapnel can also cause the failure of the transmission case resulting it the loss of pressurized transmission fluid. this fluid can contact the turbocharger and result in an under hood fire. catastrophic engine failure is common as well. vwa(volkswagen of america) is aware of this problem and has redesigned the dmf. the new design has not failed. the dmf has been recalled in the european union as a safety concern . vwa has been successful in not covering this repair under even it's standard warranty. no voluntary recall has been issued. i currently have an example of the failed part available. this model has the potential to cause injury or death on a large scale if not addressed. *tr

Vehicle is a 2006 vw jetta with a safety issue with brakes the vehicle rear brakes wear out at about 25,000 to 30,000 miles do to grabbing from the e brake design vehicle does not have a censor or a metal tab on the brake pads to indicate brakes need to be replace. *tr

A 2006 volkwagen jetta 1.9 tdi model which i currently own is now disabled due to an oversight in torque management in the clutch/ dual mass flywheel design originally intended for a less powerful powerplants. in my particular instance the flywheel has disintegrated shattering the transmission housing/casing. this alone is a serious danger due to the high rate of speed of these flying cast aluminum fragments let alone the complete loss of vehicle movement on possible busy routes. currently i've been told that the warranty will not cover the repair due to owner abuse! my jetta has never been modified as long as i have owned it or been driven irresponsibly. this vehicle has less than thirtyone thousand miles logged and has suffered catastrophic drive line failure due to poor engineering, no i've been told vw's mis engineering is my"the consumers" responsibility! *tr

2006 vw jetta tdi (turbodeisel) with dsg transmission: when car is parked on inclined surface with front end lower than rear end, car will not smoothly engage reverse gear. vehicle transmission will either not engage reverse gear at all, or without any warning will abruptly engage and catapult vehicle in reverse 4 to 5 feet even when gradually increasing engine revs. this is dangerous safety issue when backing out into parking lot lanes with oncoming traffic. also, vehicle continues to roll forward or reverse approximately 6 inches depending on incline when placed in park position and after brake released. *tr

My 2006 tdi, vw jetta: about 6 months ago i began hearing clunking noise related to transmission/clutch. on friday october 17 on interstate highway 35e clutch failed completely. the vehicle has 67,000 miles on it. *tr

On a return trip from new hampshire to connecticut on interstate 91 in my 2006 vw jetta tdi, i depressed the clutch and the pedal became stuck at the floor. i worked to free it, but being unable to do so, coasted to the side of the road. with no ability to put the vehicle in gear, we (myself and my family) were stuck in a dangerous location. i was able to free the pedal, but the clutch no longer worked and we had to wait there for assistance. the vehicle had less than 50,000 miles and i was told that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced, though there was little wear on the clutch surface. with some investigation on the internet, i found that this appears to be a very common problem and i believe it is a safety problem that should be corrected by vw. *tr

Dual mass flywheel (dmf) failure at 28,000 miles. symptom: very rough vibration when letting clutch out and when shifting. clutch does not show any abnormal slippage. wife is scared to drive the car with our kids after reading about related failures and possible loss of vehicle control. dealer won't cover cost. private repair facility diagnosed this and said minimum $1,800 to do the repair, and that vw has known about the issue for a while. fortunately, the vehicle still drives well when clutch is engaged, so i guess i'll continue to take my chances for a while longer until something more catastrophic happens and we're forced to make the repair. *tr

At 23,000 miles, without warning, no initial signs of concern, clutch fails, depressed to the floor without the ability to return. my misfortune happened exactly how the other numerous complainants did. found vw technical bulletin #2016615 dated 11/05/07 described as 'clutch, friction material flaw' (sachs manufactured only) notes only sachs clutch plates are affected by this flaw and therefore only issues with the sachs clutch plate will be covered under this technical bulletin. there are no known friction material flaws with luk clutch plate or pressure plate.' bulletin extends the warranty on these parts an extra 4 years / 50000 miles. my clutch plate happens to be a luk...after reading the scores of complaints about clutches going out at 10-50k miles, i don't know what's true anymore...my suspicion is that maybe the problem is really with the luk manufactured clutch plate and that the technical bulletin was issued covering the sachs brand to avoid having to warrant the luk brand. *tr updated 09/18/08. *jb

I had a 2006 vw jetta tdi. my wife was on her way to work when she went to take off from a stop sign and the clutch stuck to the floor as the car sat in the middle of the intersection. as all the rest of the complaints go with this car the dealer paid for the parts and i had to pay $1000 dollars of labor. within the 2 weeks our car was in this dealer 3 other 2006 jetta tdi came in with the same problem. it wasn't a walk in the park to have vw pay for at least half. also it took the dealer 2 weeks to get this job done. this is a problem that volkswagen needs to take care of. another thing i was told by vw of america was that this is a wear and tear item and not part of the drive train warranty. if a part has any movement on a car it goes through wear and tear. so if a piston ring breaks and locks the motor up is that covered or is that wear and tear. we have learned our lesson and will never buy volkswagen ever again. by the way only 50,000 miles on car. *tr

Steering wheel is failing electrically. air bag fault in passenger side, no horn or other wheel controls. real/unrealized safety hazard(s) due to non working electronics in steering wheel. *tr

My 2006 jetta 2.5 has an intermittent accelerator hesitation. it can occur when the engine is cold or hot. it seems to occur when it is rolling free at near 5 to 10 mph, and when the accelerator is pressed nothing happens for a second or two. then it catches and goes. *tr

My 2006 jetta 2.5 has an intermittent accelerator hesitation. it can occur when the engine is cold or hot. it seems to occur when it is rolling free at near 5 to 10 mph, and when the accelerator is pressed nothing happens for a second or two. then it catches and goes. *tr

I complained to the vw dealer about my a/c in my jetta gli. they told me their was nothing wrong twice. now my ac doesn't work anymore. when i complained my car was still under warranty. *tr

The brake light stays on and will not turn off resulting in a dead battery and a very unsafe condition while driving. i drove for a half a day without knowing the light was staying on. a couple of people honked at me, but i did not know why. i also could not figure out why my cruise control did not work. i figured out the brakelight switch was not working when i came out of home depot after dark and i thought i left my lights on. it turned out it was the brakelight switch. i called a volkswagon repair shop and they said there was a recall on it and i should not have to pay. when i called volkswagen dealer service to repair it, they denied any recall. i did a little search on the internet and i now see they have a history of brakelight switch failures on jettas and beetles. they told me my vehicle is out of warranty also as it has 59,400 miles on it and it is a 2006 jetta tdi. i bought this car thinking it will go 250,000 miles with no problems and am saddened by this type of treatment for a safety issue which they have a history of. i have driven many cars over 250,000 miles without a brake switch failure. it seems volkswagen does not know how to remedy the failures on the mexican made vehicles on something as simple as a brake light switch which should be designed for a near infinite life since it is a safety issue. it is not like a fan switch. i am probably one of the first to see the failure as i have put on an unusually high amount of miles, but most of them are highway miles. when i get it repaired, i can get the old part. i hope to get it repaired tomorrow. *tr

My car began leaking oil after last change at bert smith volkswagen in st. petersburg florida. checked underneath car and found transmission casing and flywheel housing cracked. took pictures but according to bert smith volkswagen this is just dirt and grease stains, they cannot show me another car with the same "stains". *tr

2006 volkwagen jetta tdi vehicle dom: 10/05 mileage: 31,000 windshield wiper/washer system the 2006 volkswagen jetta is equipped with an engine compartment mounted washer fluid reservoir and hood mounted washer fluid spray nozzles. in the area of the right hood hinge there is a flexible hose section in the plumbing of the system to allow for opening of the engine compartment hood while maintaining washer system plumbing integrity. routine underhood fluid checks and service intervals requiring engine access have weakened and cracked the flexible portion of the plumbing rendering the windshield washer inoperative on my vehicle. *tr

I have a 2006 vw jetta tdi with approximately 70,000 miles on it. this auto was purchased to be used primarily as a commuter car for my wife and i. last week we suddenly started seeing the dashboard warning "air bag fault". upon taking it to the local vwoa dealership to have this investigated we were informed that there was a vwoa technical bulletin (that evidently had been out for some time) which indicated that some connector(s) located under the driver's seat that are related to the air bag system would need to be replaced. this is not a maintenance item nor anything that we could have caused but vwoa is indicating that due to the auto not being within the warranty (4 year and/or 50,000 miles as we've been told) that we will now have to pay approximately $400 to have this repaired. we were further informed by the vwoa service that without this repair the airbag system was considered to be in an "unstable state" and could potentially not activate the airbag when needed or possibly activate at an inappropriate time. the vw dealer also said that vwoa considers this to be so unsafe that they issue a free rental and require the repair to be made before releasing the auto again....but only if you're under warranty. vwoa did manage to come through with some "good will assistance" (their words) by providing $200 towards the repair. this airbag issue has been a known issue with the 2006 vw jetta (maybe other years as well i'm not sure) for some time. vwoa indicates that this issue is not a major concern and is therefore no recall has been issued. i have read several complaints on nhtsa and other sites that seem to indicate that this is a larger issue than vwoa states. i think a recall should be issued due to the obvious safety concerns involved with the airbag system. hopefully there will be before any injuries and/or fatalities occur. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving between 1-30 mph, shifting from 3rd to 2nd gear, the vehicle shut off. the failure only occurs when the air conditioning is turned on high. the contact stated that the failure has been occurring for the last three years. she feels it is a safety issue because it puts her at risk of crashing the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a shop on four occasions. the first three times the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. after the most recent failure, the mechanic determined a possible cause of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 24,000.

I purchased a 2006 jetta attracted by an extensive list of features and conveniences that i wanted as a consumer. one of this features included the automatic window opening via remote control, feature that is not normally seen on vehicles of its class and price. volkswagen did an update to the software to this vehicle and without my consent took that option out. i paid for that convenience and vw cant even tell me why it was removed from the computer. the dealer cant tell me either because according to them they don't even know what's on the software update. in any case i need to be compensated by this inconvenience or the software needs to be retrofitted to get me this option back. *tr

Clutch failure on 2006 jetta tdi clutch failed while driving repair of clutch by owner, dealer refused to repair. *tr

I own a 2006 vw jetta tdi and have 30,000 miles on the vehicle. i noticed at about 25,000 miles the vehicle developed a vibration in the front end. i took it to the vw dealer and had the front end inspected for problems, but none noted. i had the wheel rotated and balanced and that did not help the problem. the tech at vw dealer noticed wear in the middle of the tire. he stated that my tires (turanza el 400-02, 205/55r16) are more than likely the cause of the vibration and there is nothing they could do except replace all the tires. will be taking the vehicle to a firestone dealer soon to fight the battle with them. *tr

Brakes need to be replaced every 20,000 miles. vw claims this is normal. *tr

Driver seat belt sensor failing at 55,000 miles. car is only 2.5 years old. vw won't fix under warranty which expired at 50,000 miles. i have heard vw has many problems with seat belt sensors. *tr

Noticed very rough idle. dealer diagnosed manual transmission flywheel malfunctioning without visual inspection. the fault was placed with me. wear and tear. dealer claimed must fix, not safe to drive, quoted $2100. if this problem is allowed to worsen, the failure mode is a complete clutch failure and on a busy freeway is a serious safety issue. i went to a third party garage and paid $1200 for a more reliable single mass flywheel. the damaged sachs dmf is available for inspection. *tr

Letter from senator on behalf of constituent, regarding his concerns with the 2006 volkswagen jetta. *nj the consumer stated the clutch started slipping. the dealer informed the consumer that the 5-speed vehicles were made with a defective clutch plate, but the transmission would have to be removed to determine if the vehicle had the defective part. the dealer stated if the vehicle did not have the defective part, the consumer would be charged $500 in labor fees for removing the transmission. *jb

At temperatures less than 15 degrees fahrenheit, my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi with dsg transmission surges forward upon starting. this surge happens if the car is in park (p) or neutral (n). the surge is noticeable even with the parking brake set and standard braking system applied. this surge does not allow the car to start normally (e.g. stalls the engine). the surge happens only once during a cold start. afterward, the car starts and runs normally. *tr

At 15f degrees or lower temperatures the volkswagen dsg transmission will impede the diesel engines ability to start, leaving the vehicle inoperable. vwag and vwoa has knowledge of this system defect providing no solution. vwoa continues to sell these defective vehicles. *tr

My 2006 vw jetta tdi clutch went out while driving on the highway. the clutch was depressed all the way to the floor and would not come back up. i pulled it back up and it would not go back down. clutch was never spongy beforehand and just went out with no prior indication of a problem. called the dealership and they said it was not covered under warranty (car has approx 40,000 miles). after doing research and finding out others have same problem i will be complaining to dealership to have it covered. i am a student and my husband is in the army we don't have $2000 to pay for such a repair, that was not caused by "normal wear and tear". *tr

Engine failure on my 2006 volkswagen diesel jetta. the electronic control fuel injector over fueled the cylinders and caused the pull rods to bend and damaged the engine, costs are $7,500 to repair the engine. car is only 2 and half years old with 85,0000 miles. *tr

Volkswagen jetta tdi - vw refused to honor the warranty of a defective clutch/flywheel issue. this is a very common occurance apparently. i learned of this when i went online to do some research about the problem. volkswagen is honoring the warranties in europe with the same issue but ignoring its quality / safety issue here in the us. the defective clutch / flywheel issue can cause serious injury and or death when the flywheel disentigrates. *tr

Premature failure of clutch. *tr

This is the second time the seatbelt light has come on and stayed on. the first time vwoa repaired wiring under my seat at 49,000 miles. the light is now on again, less than one year later and they will not repair it under warranty because i have more than 12,000 mile since repair. this is a problem that should be covered regardless of time. safety is the priority and if vwoa has a safety defect they need to stand behind it. *tr

The original accident happened while we were traveling for christmas (dec 26, 2006). in a brand new car with "up graded" continental tires going about 60 mph the tires disintegrated, the car spun out of control and hit highway wall. it was a clear tire malfunctioned and after sending tire to continental north america in charlotte, nc they said that their "inspectors" found no fault. we asked them to reconsider and ended up getting a $1,500 goodwill offer from them. needless to say we had a rental car for 8 weeks while out car with $6,000 in damages was fixed. just this week as we were about to counter offer and get at least out of pocket expenses, since its going into the 2nd year, another "upgraded tire" shredded. this time with our 4 month old son in it. the only thing extra they added to the claim was to pay for new tires for us. they have not bargained in good faith and they are using their corporate power to deflect the liability of producing inferior products. of the original set of 4 "upgraded" tires, 3 have been replaced with 2 completely shredding through the middle. *tr

The flywheel has failed and disabled the vehicle. this is an unsafe and under designed component of the drive train. the flywheel self destructed. in all my years i have never heard or experienced a flywheel self destruction on a car 2 years old with 30k miles. *tr

2006 jetta tdi. dmf and clutch failure after 54,000 mi of normal driving. car stuck in gear while driving, unable to stop and go. not covered under extended warranty. described as normal wear and tear. cheap dual mass flywheel and clutch components! *tr

I am the owner of a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi 5-speed with 39,000 miles. my vehicle was manufactured in mexico in january of 2006, and i purchased it in june of 2006. this week, the clutch started slipping and it warranted a visit to the local vw dealership service department. the service department informed me that many 2006 vw jetta tdi 5-spd vehicles were made with a defective clutch plate, but they would have to remove my transmission to determine whether or not my vehicle had the defective part. they informed me that if my vehicle did not have the defective part, they would charge me nearly $500 in labor fees for removing the transmission for inspection. i should not have to pay to have my vehicle inspected to determine whether it has the defective part, nor should i have to drive my vehicle when this clutch has been failing prematurely. upon further investigation, i found numerous complaints about this clutch plate on the nhtsa website. i also found 88 pages on one forum alone (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=137014) about this part and the clutch/flywheel assembly failing prematurely. many of these people were forced to pay for a new clutch at a cost of over $2000.00. some were replaced under warranty. this clutch plate and the corresponding assembly has been recalled because of safety concerns in many countries except for the united states. i fear having my clutch fail when i need the engine to be engaged. if i were to have a sudden loss of power, it could easily cause an accident and endanger myself and the occupants of my vehicle. is there anything that can be done to bring this problem to the surface, and prompt an investigation by the nhtsa to look into this known safety issue? these defective parts need to be recalled at no cost to the consumer. it seems that nhtsa is ignoring this matter at the consumer's expense, and the automakers benefit. *tr

Rear brakes wear unevenly (driver side rear pads have worn at an incredible rate) rear brakes also lock up easily while braking on loose pavement or gravel. *tr

Brakes/steering/esp-vehicle pulls to the right after making left hand turns or u-turns. sometimes so aggressively that it has caused injury to the drivers and damage to the car's rim and tire. vehicle moves after put in park and the ignition has been turned off. sometimes, it moves after getting out and walking away. have been told by two dealerships that this is normal. i don't feel that moving 6 inches or more is safe, especially around children and small pets. seat memory-seat started moving on its own while driving. almost had an accident because of this as in the middle of braking, the seat moved all the way back where i could not reach the pedals. memory has not been right even after replacing switches and i am stressed and wonder when the seat will start moving on its own again. *tr

I recently purchased a 2006 vw tdi used, with 33k miles. after one day of ownership the clutch pedal went the floor. i pulled the pedal up with my toe, and got it to engage one more time, then back to the floor. after that, the car wouldn't pull itself in any gear. the car never slipped, vibrated, etc., no symptoms of a wore clutch, just instant failure. i called vw roadside assistance, and vw towed it to a dealer 3hours away. before the dealer tore into it they called me and said that if it is due to clutch wear/abuse that it would not be covered. after some research here on tdiclub, i found that dmf, and clutch failures were very common and generally warranted. i told the dealer to go ahead and tear into the car to find out more. today i get a call and they tell me that the clutch is wore out, and that it is not covered. the advisor on the phone said that half the clutch on one side is almost completely gone, and the other side is completely gone. and if i come pick it now, i will only be out $550, or i can have them do the repair for $1800. i told him to not do anything yet, and that i would call him back tomorrow with an answer. the service advisor was very nice, and as helpful as he could be, but could not warranty the clutch or repair. *tr

I am leasing a 2006 vw jetta since jan. 2006. ever since, periodically one of the daylight headlights (mostly the right light) does not turn off after turning off the motor. i then turn the motor back on, move the car and turn it off again. the light will then turn off. vw service is aware of this problem but could never detect anything wrong with it. 6 weeks ago, my brake light went out and the bulbs needed to be replaced. on feb 3rd, the daylight headlights turned off while i was driving. it was very dangerous because toas had a snowstorm and the supporting headlights (smaller) were not sufficient enough. i called vw headquarters on 2-3 and explained what happened. i wanted vw to start a case on it, replaced the headlight bulbs and credit me for the brake light i replaced earlier, because i think that the lighting issue comes from one source. i made an appointment with vw service for 2-5, but had to reschedule for 2-12 due to a snowstorm. however, meanwhile the daylight headlights turned back on again (after two days of not functioning). i brought the car to have the lights checked and vw service was not able to find anything wrong, but started a case on it. meanwhile, vw headquarter called and told me that there is nothing wrong with the car. yesterday again, the lights did not turn off after parking, and i almost had it towed to the dealership just to prove that i am not making anything up! it is very frustrating to deal with such incompetent people at the dealership and vw headquarter. i am worried that my child and my safety is at stake. *tr

Rear brake pad wear worn out at 19k. dealer says there is nothing wrong and wants $272.72 for the pair. *cn

No symptoms prior to failure. while exiting freeway, clutch stopped operating between gears, while downshifting. could not get car back into gear and had to stop in middle of multi lane offramp, pointing slightly uphill. clutch pedal would come only half way up. clutch could not be engaged enough to start engine. aaa was called and arrived after 20 minutes, during which time car remained in offramp. car was towed to dealer and left over long new year's weekend. dealer service department informed me, once they looked at it, that the clutch had failed and that i would have to pay for it as it was out of warranty. i agreed to the service since this is my only vehicle. i was charged $1,863. for the service, which included replacement of the flywheel. i complained that the flywheel was part of the engine, and should be covered under warranty. i was directed to call volkswagen and submit a complaint. i asked to retain the parts so that i could see what had gone wrong. the next day, before calling volkswagen, i discovered from an independent source that volkswagen has had a technical service bulletin out on the clutch since november 2007. after verifying from the parts that i was covered, i informed the dealership. i have been told they are cutting me a check to repay what i spent on the replacement. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the vehicle has continental conti pro contact, size 225/45r17 (na) tires. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a thump. she stopped the vehicle and noticed that the tread on both front tires had separated. the failure was repaired by her father. the vin, engine size, and dot number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 26,000.

Was exiting the highway and depressed the clutch. the clutch went to the floor and i was unable to shift gears. i was able to get the vehicle in neutral and get to the side of the road. i have learned this is a common problem with premature failure of clutches on 2006 volkswagen jetta tdis. *tr

2006 vw jetta recall on headlamp inspection/modification. consumer states that the headlamps are now back where they were. consumer also states that the high beams shine into the tree tops. *kb the consumer stated the high beams were useless as they shined about 20 feet down the road. there was absolutely no illumination change looking down the road between the low beams and the high beams. the consumer had the headlights adjusted so that the high beams were effective, but then the low beams shined down very close to the front of the vehicle which did not provide illumination far enough down the road. recall # 07v442000*jb

My vw dealer tells me that the high and low headlights cannot be adjusted separately on my 2006 jetta. the low beams illuminate the road for about 100 feet and the high beams only illuminate the tree tops. i cannot see the road safely to drive with any combination. they have adjusted the beams several times and cannot fix it to a safe condition. *tr

My radio/navigation system on my 06 vw jetta has stopped working and resorted to "safe mode" after four attempts of the dealership attempting repair, they have stated that they will supply and install a new radio. this is still yet to happen. also, the instrument panel clock does not keep correct time, resets back to 12:00 each time i get in the car. the weather indicator on the instrument panel dings with a snowflake, when there is no precipitation. *tr

I purchased a brand new 2006 jetta tdi (standard shift); at the time of this incident the vehicle had approx. 17,000 miles on it. i was driving on the highway and upon downshifting the clutch failed and the vehicle was stuck in gear; i was unable to take the car out of gear or change speed. this incident led me to have to drive the vehicle off to the side of the highway while being unable to safely control the vehicle. upon further investigation it appears that this has been a common problem with sachs clutches from volkswagen. clearly, without a recall, this is puts many drivers in an extremely unsafe situation. the dealer repaired this problem for no cost; however, they were unaware that this problem is common and that vw has recently released a service bulletin regarding the failing clutches. a recall is the answer; however, vw so far has not had to issue one. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the vehicle has continental conti pro contact, size 205/55r16 (na) tires. while driving 75 mph, the rear passenger side tire caused the vehicle to shake. the failure recurred with the front passenger side tire. the tire chord separated from the tire. the contact notified the dealer. the other two tires were about to fail as well, so she notified the continental manufacturer regarding replacement tires. continental refused to replace the tires and advised her to call nhtsa to file a complaint. the current and failure mileages were 20,000.

After 3 months of driving my new jetta, the airbag light turn on and stayed on. i took it to the dealer and they fixed it. over the next year the airbag light came on 6 times. once it turned on before i even left the dealerships parking lot. and yes the lemon law applies in this case. i love my jetta but vwoa service record sucks. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the high beams were aimed too high. they shine upwards into the trees. the failure has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased. the dealer stated that they were unable to adjust the high and low beams. his vehicle is included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v442000 (exterior lighting:headlights); however, he is still experiencing the failure. the manufacturer has not offered any further assistance and the dealer never placed the adjuster cap on the head lamps. the engine size and vin were unknown. the failure mileage was 6 and current mileage was 17,000.

My 2006 volkswagen jetta 2.5l started making strange noises from my rear brakes at 23,000 total vehicle miles. when i removed the rear brake pads, they were already worn to the studs and etching the rear brake discs. braking effort and stopping distances were increasing. i have never owned a car with brakes that wore out in 20,000 miles, and if i did not know what to do, i would have destroyed the brakes entirely and/or had a failure. apparently, this is a common problem on these cars because the hand brake is not fully released. *tr

I purchased a 2006 jetta tdi and my miles are off....it seems as though everyone i talk to with this car have the same problem. i am going 3-5 miles slower then what it is showing. i was thinking over time when i have driven 55,000 miles that i have only driven 50,000. i think this is wrong for a company to do and vw will not do a thing about it. *tr

I have a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. initially i was slowing down on the interstate, as soon as i was getting ready to stop due to construction, when the shifter hit first, the car bucked, died and i lost power steering and brakes. i also noticed that none of the gears in the transmission would sync and allow me into them. i pulled off to the side of the road, when i realesed my foot from the clutch, the pedal did not come back up. i shut down the car, crawled out the passenger side, i looked under the car for leaks and anything that may indicate a major failure. when i pulled the clutch back up manually, the pedal would not go back down but half way. i pushed hard enough to get the clutch interlock switch to disengage, and tried to start the car. when the starter engaged, the engine dragged with something else. i abandoned the car to get to a phone. when i called the dealer, they gave me a phone number to roadside assistance, they wanted to charge me to tow the car to the nearest vw certfied repair shop. eventually i convinced them to tow the car, and when i met him at the car, i noticed a leak of either hydraulic, gear, or diesel fluid. when i got on the internet i found that this is a very common problem due to a poor desing in the flywheel. vw tends to refuse to replace the clutch claiming that it was premature wear due to poor driving habits. the flywheel tends to crack or even shatter causing not only clutch issues but also transmission and engine issues. this issue can lead to wrecks fires and also even stranded people that may have no way of getting help. volkswagen has recalled the flywheel in europe but refuses to do so in america. information on the issue can be found here http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=137014&page=1 this is a 60 page forum that equals about 500 pages printed out this is specifically to this issue. the recall info can be found here http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/2/562166/showthread.aspx

Just had the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced @ 40,000 miles which is crazy. clutch was slipping and after hearing about the transmissions destroyed when the dmf comes apart, i spent $1,400.00 cdn to replace it. ive driven clutches all my life (33 years) and never had to replace a clutch before 200,000 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while attempting to shift gears at 10 mph, the clutch pedal dropped to the floor and the vehicle would not shift. the vehicle was pushed off the road and towed. this is the second time that the clutch has failed and the assembly was replaced. the current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 1,900.

Dual mass flywheel failure in transmission of 06 vw jetta tdi. the dmf has broken and is damaging the transmision of the car. attempting to get problem fixed. *jb updated 01-16-08. *kb updated *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving 45 mph, the rearview mirror overadjusted, which caused the brake lights to produce a large, red glare on the rear window. the failure caused poor visibility. the current mileage was 20,000 and failure mileage was 24.

This has not resulted in a crash on my behalf. while driving on the highway with cruise control set at 75 mph the car will occasionally (averages once per every 1500 miles) hesitate then resume normal operations. the duration of this event is approximately 1 - 2 seconds. the effect of this being that the car suddenly starts to decelerate then suddenly resume normal behaviour. there are no inidicator lights or events logged in the onboard computer. the vehicle has been in the shop numerous times where they are unable to reproduce the issue. i have offered to drive around with a computer running vagcom (a vw diagnostics app) if they would provide it in order to catch the issue, yet vw and the local dealership refuse to do so. this incident has occured at least 5 times in the previous 4 months, once while my wife was driving. that particular incident nearly resulted in her running into the highway divider. the date noted below is the first incident.

Experienced clutch failure in my 2006 vw jetta tdi at 23k miles (at least 10k highway miles). car had a lifetime history of less than smooth take-off (from stand still to 1st gear). first sign of major problem was total clutch failure (pedal stuck to floor, unable to shift) after about 30 min. in stop-and-go traffic on interstate in road construction zone. this is a safety issue: this failure causes driver to lose the ability to accelerate and has potential to cause high speed crash in heavy traffic merging conditions. this is also a known issue: online reading quickly reveals that the dual mass flywheel & clutch assembly has been problematic for some time, and this particular issue is found in the 2005.5 & 2006 jetta tdi. three examples of evidence for this are: #1. to date, 46 members of the online forum tdiclub.com have experienced this low mileage clutch and/or flywheel failure. #2. vw has had recalls in both finland and australia for same/similar issues. #3. the product description of single mass flywheel & clutch advertised at dieselgeek.com states: “gets rid of the failure prone stock sachs dual mass flywheel.” i repeat, this is a known problem, it seems that vw knows that original parts are defective or not up to the job as they have upgraded the replacement parts. but vw refuses to pay for repairs, citing “owner error” and/or “wear-and-tear.” my repair cost $1700 and vw should reimburse me. the repaired clutch is smoother than it has ever been, indication that it was defective from day one. far more important: vw should issue a recall before someone is hurt or killed. i am furious at vw! this was a known problem when i drove my new car off the lot in june 06. at the very least, i should have been advised of the issue and to be mindful of clutch operation. how can vw be so careless? who at vw made the decision to ignore this potentially fatal problem? i’ll continue to spread the word until vw takes responsibility and issues a recall.

Clutch and flywheel failed at 23,740 miles. sudden failure, without warning. caused the car to come to a complete stop, pulled the clutch pedal to the floor.

2006 jetta tdi made in mexico in 01/06. purchased 04/06. car was always difficult to drive from a standing start. clutch seemed to lock up prematurely. many times this causes the engine to stall. at ~25,000 miles the clutch started slipping on the highway. there is overwhelming evidence among other vw jetta tdi owners that this is a sign of premature dual mass flywheel failure. there are two scenarios that make this failure a serious safety risk to the driver and any passengers: 1. slippage of the clutch at high speeds causes loss of speed control while merging or passing. 2. locking of the clutch from a standing start can cause the engine to stall possibly leaving the car in the way of other traffic. i am in contact with the dealer to get this failed dmf replaced before there are any serious injuries or property damage. *tr

Had the dual mass flywheel come apart. dealer replaced flywheel, clutch plate, bolts, a bearing, and a support under warranty. this seems to be a systemic problem.

There is a list of problems i've had with this car. first the odometer reads 5-7 miles higher than my actual speed, and the radio reception and volume oscillates randomly. the entire car starts to shake the longer at a stop; say in traffic or even at a long red light. it's even worse on an a hill, both incline and decline. the friction point changes randomly which makes it quite easy to stall out the car from a starting position. when one turns the wheel to go around a turn the front of the car produces a deep groaning sound. the paint is also chipping off randomly; and i hand wax and wash this vehicle myself; so it makes no sense since it's only a year old. the top coat is actually pealing off on parts of the car. i took it into the dealer and they updated the software on the radio; and i'm currently waiting for the flywheel to be replaced, the part hasn't come in yet.

While the car is in motion and you activate the windshield cleaning system, the wipers will wipe three to four times and then wait about 15 seconds and then wipe one final time. during the summer months this is not an issue as the splash back is minimal. however, during the winter months where there is an increased amount of water and chemicals on the road, the tiny amounts of splash back that gets onto the windshield are smeared when the final swipe occurs and obstructs your view. i took the vehicle into the dealer to have checked and stopped, but was told it was a "feature" of the vw vehicles and could not be turned off. this is a safety issue. *tr

Clutch flywheel problems with my 2006 jetta tdi. left me stranded on highway with only 41 k miles on it. the vehicle is in the shop and under review. i'm concerned over the number of clutch failures at such low mileage. i am very gentle with my clutch. *tr

My speedometer is reading fast (when i am going 75 it reads 80) when compared to radar and gps. i took my vehicle in to my dealer and they informed me that the unit was ok, but that up to a 10% tolerance is allowed by federal regulations. *tr

I went to stop at a light pushed in my clutch and when it got to the floor it clicked ever so quietly and wouldn't return to engaged position. i pulled the clutch pedal back up off the floor and now it can't be pushed more than 3/4 of the way to the floor and if you try while the engine is running you get an awful grinding noise. clutch plate flew apart. *jb

Flywheel and clutch catastrophic failure. clutch pedal went completely to floor and engine seized up. clutch would not disengage engine and was seized up. driver was operating vehicle at low speed when failure occurred. if failure had happened at highway speeds it likely would have resulted in high-speed wreck. *tr

Clutch assembly in both my 2006 vw jetta's had to be replaced, because of incorrect assembly at plant. one is running well, the other one is still not running properly. *tr

Clutch in my 2006 jetta tdi (manufactured 02/06) went out while driving down the highway at 70 mph. i lost ability to shift gears and vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs. dealer says that it is the clutch but from what i have researched these cars (manufactured before 03/06) have a faulty dual mass flywheel that comes apart and then tears up the clutch. *jb

Only 48,000 miles on the car and the clutch/flywheel are shot. according to an independent trans shop this is the second time its been rebuilt with vw parts. *jb

Dual mass flywheel leaking from center hub clutch failure. *tr

Faulty clutch and flywheel. flywheel blew apart and destroyed clutch. the incident nearly caused an accident which could have possibly killed my entire family. *jb

Vehicle failed to start on multiple occasions due to insufficient battery charge. owner observed brake lights including chmsl would come on independently while the vehicle was parked, shut off, and unoccupied with no brake pedal application. no other lights were on at the same time interior, headlights, turn signals were on. this was presumably the cause of the battery drain issue. on multiple occasions after jump starting the vehicle owner observed loss of power while trying to accelerate. input to the accelerator was momentarily ineffective and had trouble maintaining highway speed. the engine did not stall and no fault codes were generated. power was restored after a few seconds, but the symptoms would occur several times during a drive. vehicle was brought to a volkswagen dealership service facility (lindsay vw in sterling, va) on 7/13/2007. the owner described the above symptoms to the service advisor. the owner was called later on the same date and told that the dealership could not verify the claim and that no repair was performed. took car to a different dealer (fairfax vw) who correctly diagnosed the problem as a faulty brake light switch. the repair part is the same part used in the recall. the car was fixed under warranty and the repair invoice even states "recall" on it but the dealer says my car is not part of the recall and i never received notification.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. while driving 50 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to decelerate. she shifted into neutral in order to slow down the vehicle. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 14,000 and failure mileage was 12,000.

At 65 mph there was a brief lockup of the front wheels, stalling of the engine followed by a loud mechanical grinding noise. stopped vehicle, popped hood, noted engine to shake violently to the extent that the oil dipstick came loose. brought vehicle to dealership. informed by service that failure is due to disintegration of the dual mass flywheel located between the engine and the automatic transmission. debris from the flywheel lead to destruction of the transmission housing. later, when talking to a mechanic, found out that this is the second jetta with the dsg automatic transmission that had a dmf failure in addition to three catastrophic dmf failures on manual transmission jettas). as this has the potential to lead to complete lockup of the front wheels at highway speeds with potentially dire consequences, i believe that this is a safety relevant issue that might warrant being addressed by nhtsa. *ak

Airbag light keeps coming on with an intermittent airbag fault. 3rd time for the repair. this has been a continual problem since july 2006. only 3 months after purchase. *ak

I was driving on i-80, i moved to the off ramp , and when i pushed the clutch, it went all the way down to the floor. the 2006 jetta tdi with 26 000 miles now needed a new clutch and flywheel, $1700 repair bill. the new clutcha nd flywheel were not the same as the original. the replacement parts have been upgraded by volkwagen, why? maybe the original clutch was defective. or volkswagen did not take into account the added torque of the new pd engine. very annoying. *ak

Contipro tires. three of the tires on my new car have had sidewalls bulges. the first i feel was my fault. i drove on the tire that had low tire pressure. but the two other tires have not had any compromising situations. each tire had less than 5,000 miles on it. continental tire warranty is a joke, they have been no assistance. i have never had tires fail me, i have always just worn them out. *tr

Grinding sound when clutch pedelal is deessed, shuddering at take off. dealer and vw will not warranty at 29000 miles cost of a new clutch $2500. *ak

Around 12-13k mi a lot of strange vibration appeared on the clutch pedals, a lot of pulsation during take offs and shifts, slight grinding noice during shifts, vibration from the engine compartment and the shift leaverage at around 2k rpm. makes it easy to stall especialy during hot days. dealer identify the problem as the failing dmf and throw-out bearing and possibly a spring/pressure plate. the clutch disk itself was not slipping.

I was driving my 2006 vw jetta tdi on freeway doing about 60 mph when i needed to down shift from traffic and when depressing the clutch it stuck to the floor managed to get to the side of the road called dealer i bought the car from. then told me to try to pull up the clutch pedal and if so try pumping the clutch and if feels good then give it a try. so i did ,the pedal cam up, i pumped it felt ok i just started the car , slowly released the clutch the car shot forward and died with a clunk. so i had the car towed to the nearest dealer ( not mine ). talking to the service rep he told me their has been a problem with these clutches and they had done eight of the same year and model under warranty . i called to see if it was ready they told me it is not covered under warranty and that the car was ready to be picked up and i owed them $2700.00 for the repairs ie; new clutch, pressure plate, flywheel and bearing. i complained to no avail. my car has 20,000 miles and other problems they have not figured out yet. *tr

I have a 2006 vw jetta tdi with an automatic. the speedometer reads 5 mph fast and they refuse to fix it. i believe this is a safety issue. *tr

After about 22,000 miles the engine started losing power, and the clutch started making noises and vibrations upon engaging/disengaging. the first time it happened we were driving on the interstate, so the loss of power was really dangerous. the dealership replaced the whole flywheel and clutch assembly. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that she felt the vehicle's clutch slipping while driving 5 mph. the dealer stated that the clutch assembly needed replacing. the contact stated that she experienced the clutch slipping, difficulty switching gears, and the vehicle has stalled since the vehicle was purchased. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 33,000 and failure mileage was 31,000.

The car jumps into gear and lurches because of a hydraulic brake switch in the master cylinder that appears to tick or be delayed in transmitting the on /ff signal to the accelerator circuit which during the delay appears unresponsive as it is designed not to alow accellerating in gear while the brake is on. when the brake switch turns off , delayed up to 5 seconds, the car lurches forward as the driver expects that the accelerator is not working and keeps preassing on the gas. this lurch is very unsagfe and caused by a sticky or delayed brake switch. i have had the switch replaced once already but all of the switches appear to behave in the same unsafe, delayed manner.*ak to reproduce the delay, put an automatic transmission 2006 jetta tdi into drive and watch the "foot on brake" indicator on the dashborad turn off 1-5 seconds after the foot is taken off the brake.

Our 2006 volkswagen tdi was towed to the dealer again yesterday for clutch problems. at 2 months with 5,000 miles the clutch would intermittently not engage. was able to drive it to dealer , and dealer replaced master cylinder, bleed system and reassembled. at 6 months, with 15,000 miles the clutch failed, stranding us along the highway. had it towed to the dealer, who removed the transmission, and inspected dual mass flywheel. slipped throw out, bearing came apart, the fork for bearing slid into pressure plate. replaced flywheel, clutch plate, pressure throw out bearing fork and spring. - at 9 months with 20,000 miles transmission whined in third gear and had a harsh shift in all gears. while driving to dealer the car popped out of gear. dealer found transmission leaking fluid from bell housing. called volkswagen, and was told to check for cracks in case. removed case ,and inspected for cracks. had hairline cracks. removed and replaced transmission, and reassembled and added fluid." this repair took the longest as the dealer has to wait for parts. the car was at the dealer this time for over three weeks. 4- 10 months with 22,000 miles three weeks after last repair we were again stranded at the side of the road. at a stop sign depressed clutch, put car in first, started to move and car made a loud noise and clutch was dead again. towed to dealer ,and we are waiting to hear again from them. both my husband and i have been driving stick shift for over 20 years each. our dealer has never suggested that we don't know how to drive a stick shift although i have seen online this was often said as soon as the clutch went out. everything so far has been replaced at no cost to us. the manual transmission was very unreliable, and in heavy traffic it could easily lead to an accident. luckily, while we drive many miles it was mostly country highways. *ak

Clutch has failed twice while driving. first time march 2007 at 8,000 miles. clutch and flywheel replaced and failed again may 2007 at 10,000 miles. *tr

Wife stated that when she hit brakes it was hard to stop car ,did not slow, rear ended a suv at about 30 mph which pushed front end up to windshield above bumper, pushed engine into firewall. she incurred major seat belt bruising with no air bag deployment. after inspection the insurance company found that two sensors had been distorted along with cracked engine mounts and bent cradle. they totaled the car due in part to no air bag deployment,t and felt that the car would be unsafe after repairs. after contacting volkswagen, they said that air bag deployment should not have happened. but what if my wife had jumped into the car and forgot to put the seat belt on she would have gone through the windshield. i feel that this is a major safety defect since most accidents would over ride the bumper due to low bumper height. volkswagen does not seem to think this is a problem from the pictures i sent them and our talk on the phone. *ak

In january something broke off from the transmission and killed the entire engine. it got a new engine and a new transmission. that has led to a slew of other different problems from minor rattles to dangerous exhaust leaks and oil leaks. corporate vw was only able to give me two months credit on my loan which from reading everywhere is just their way of getting us to shut up. now my rear brakes are metal to metal and i have a bearing problem. i have read that this is a common problem but my service department states that i caused it by hitting a curb which in turn ruined the bearing. i think the bearing was ruined when they put in the new engine and screwed with the torque. *tr

The manufacturer of my vehicle and the dealer have informed me that my volkswagen tdi's wiring harness was crushed due to a foreign object underneath the seat. although i am contesting that the object is mine, i do think it is of concern that the wiring harness is not secured or protected in any way, and any objects that slide underneath the seat may crush this harness and may possibly render the airbag system useless. *jb

Clutch flywheel problems with my 2006 jetta tdi. left me stranded on highway with only 37 k miles on it. dealer says not covered under warranty as wear and tear, this is the second time it has needed to be replaced in 1 year. we were exiting off of a highway and the clutch stayed depressed stuck to the floor and the transmission was not working. *nm

28k miles... rear brakes worn down into the metal, requiring new rear brakes and rotors. front have 75% remaining. vw authorizes $150 assistance on labor but refuses to call brakes defective. *nm

Tl*- the contact stated that after driving the 2006 volkswagen tdi diesel and coming to a stop she put the vehicle in park and the vehicle continued to roll about 4-6 inches further. the contact stated that this was a safety problem, if someone were in front of the vehicle it could hit him/her. this was noticed after buying the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealership and was informed that there was no adjustment to be made on the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to another dealership called wallace volkswagen in tennessee. he stated that the service manager was waiting for a volkswagen representative to come in to the dealership and have him look at the vehicle. the sales manager informed the contact that this was a problem. the failure mileage was 40 miles and the current mileage was 24,800.*ak consumer states while getting oil change the dealer was notified of the problem by adjusting cable on gear shift but to no avail the problem is still yet to be fixed. 4/23/07*tr

The high beam headlamp assemblies on my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi are designed in a manner that i feel is extremely dangerous. the design of these headlamps is such that the high beams cannot be adjusted independently of the low beams. when the low beams are aimed correctly, the high beams are aimed far too high to be effective. this headlamp design could most definitely result in an accident and i do not understand how they are even consistent with the dot lighting code. *jb

When starting in drive, at a stop light, car does not accelerate as it would normally would, but just creeps forward from 3 to 10 seconds, then it begins to accelerate normally. *jb

My passenger side seat belt in my 2006 vw jetta needed replacement. once retracted it would not come out, so i could not have a passenger in the front of my vehicle. vw is replacing the seat belt. *nm

1) vehicle is a 2006 vw jetta, package 1 manual transmission; driving vehicle normally; no abnormal braking incidents or accidents whatsoever. 2) rear brake pads on driver's side worn down to rivets at around 11k miles; this resulted in scored rear driver's side rotor; passenger side rear pads also worn down but no damage to rotor yet; front brake pads still in excellent condition for both sides. apparently for the 2006 vw jetta, the rear pads wear out before the front pads. i consider this a major design defect especially since the rear brake system is not designed to be the primary brake load carrier, at least based on the size and construction of the rotors: a) front rotors are 25mm ventilated b) rear rotors are 12mm unventilated the rear brakes wearing out before the fronts for the vw jetta is a common problem and this should be looked into. search the vw forums and you will find many cases of this. 3) vw will be replacing both rear rotors and pads under warranty; not sure about keeping the old parts since the work will be done under vw warranty. the replacement of the parts is good but i'm not sure if this solves the ultimate issue of the rear brake biasing which is causing this problem in the first place. either the entire vw jetta brake system and/or the brake proportioning valve needs further investigation. *nm

My 2006 tdi seems to have had a clutch failure at 8950 miles. i was sitting in traffic and the engine started smoking and giving off a large amount of noxious fumes and wouldn't accelerate. i waited for towing outside on the freeway in sub-zero temperature. it was a saturday so waited until monday for it to go to the shop. the dealer says they were unable to re-create the problem and sent me off with the fail-prone car. i am very unhappy with volkswagen, if this is their idea of customer satisfaction. *jb

The speedometer on the 2006 jetta, tdi reads 5 miles per hour lower then indicated speed by gps and highway radar. the dealer and volkswagen customer service sites the sae guidelines allowing an error of up to 6 mile per hour. when asked for a copy of the document volkswagen would not provide it. i was not notified at purchase that the speedometer and odometer were in error on all jetta cars. the odometer and speedometer error was not disclosed although the expected miles per gallon were disclosed based on faulty instrumentation. *nm

I noticed high beams were very high right after i took delivery in nov. 2005. because, at the time, i did very little night driving, it didn't bother me. it wasn't until about october,2006, when i had some night local driving to do, that i noticed how the high-beams so nicely lit up my neighbors second story windows. i quickly learned to use 'low-beams only" in our development!!! i called ton bush motors in jacksonville to ask if they had found a cure for this problem. they said the service mgr said he thought he could take care of it. as i have been following these complaints for a while on the 'net, my first thought was "oh, sure." on 12/20/06, i left the car with the service people. within 30 minutes they paged me, saying that it's all set. that night, i drove the car all thru' the development....... not a single case of second story lighting !!! and the low-beams give adequate coverage. i drove onto florida a1a the next night south to st augustine, and had great visibility the whole way. i don't know what "tech 336" did, but my lights are now fine. *jb

The headlights are defective. when low beams are properly adjusted the high beams are too high. so high that there is a black line between the top of the low bean cut off and the bottom of the high beam start. *jb

2006 vw jetta has brake problem - off road at dealer>30 days. dealer told us to pick up the car & that they were "done" with the car. vw brought to two other ase mechanics who checked the brakes and found them defective. *jb

1. 2006 vw jetta tdi 5-speed: clutch filed to operate at 18,000 miles, slipping & burning 2. 2006 vw jetta tdi 5-speed: clutch and dual mass flywheel failed at 18,000 miles 3. dealer replace at cost of $2,500. dealer stated not covered under warranty, filed complaint with vw of america. damaged parts available for inspection. *jb

The high and low headlights are not capable of being adjusted independently. this is a safety concern because per manufacturer spec, the low beams are appropriately aimed, but the high beams illuminate only trees. if the headlights are adjusted so that the high beams are appropriately aimed, the low beams only illuminate a useless distance in front of the car. *nm

2006 vw jetta tdi automatic. stopped at stop light. when light turned green the car would go but would not shift. pulled off road and tried to restart. after restart car would not move. car has been in shop for 20 calendar days at this point. *jb

Consumer complaint concerning the 2005-2006 a5 jetta inaccurate speedometer reading. *ts the speedometers reads 4-5 mph higher than the vehicle's actual speed. *nm

The headlamp assemblies on my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi are designed in a manner that i feel is extremely dangerous. when the low beams are aimed correctly, the high beams are aimed far too high to be effective. the design of these headlamps is such that the high beams cannot be adjusted independently of the low beams. this headlamp design could most definitely result in an accident. *nm

The high beam headlamp assemblies on my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi cannot be adjusted properly and i feel this creates a dangerous situation. the design of these headlamps is such that the high beams cannot be adjusted independently of the low beams. when the low beams are aimed correctly, the high beams are aimed far too high to be effective. the dealer claims the headlights are adjusted properly however the focus of the high beams it literally pointed up in the trees. this headlamp design could most definitely result in an accident. *nm

Registered prior to an accident: 2006 volkswagen jetta headlight system : the low beams and the high beams are not independently adjustable. while the low beams are normal to good quality while illuminating the roadway, the high beams are set too high. the high beams are not usable for night time driving in ¿¿open range¿ country. they do not illuminate anything on the roadway and are essentially useless. an estimate is at about 100 ft distance in front of the vehicle the center of the high beam is about 10 ft above the roadway. to see a person or animal on the roadway at a distance of 500 ft is impossible. the vw dealer said there is nothing that can be done to lower the high beam aim point. this is the only vehicle in 50 years of driving that i have had this problem with. *nm

The high beam headlamp assemblies on my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi are designed in a manner that i feel is extremely dangerous. the design of these headlamps is such that the high beams cannot be adjusted independently of the low beams. when the low beams are aimed correctly, the high beams are aimed far too high to be effective. this headlamp design could most definitely result in an accident and i do not understand how they are even consistent with the dot lighting code. *nm

Rear view mirror - day/night function defective. driver operation between positions day or night will lead to a false vehicle orientation which could lead to a collision. *nm

It has come to the notice of several vw 2006 jetta tdi owners that the rearview mirror does not operate correctly when flipped for nighttime use. the mirror over adjust and has the potential to obscure the drivers ability to see out the back window. an informal discussion of others noticing this design flaw can be found at: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=155017. *nm

Brake lights remain on after car is shut off. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions the high beams were observed to be too high although the road was not illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the adjustment could only be made to either for the low beams or the high beam. however, if the high beam was adjusted to the appropriate level, the low beam would become too low with the consequence of no road illumination. a second dealership was contacted who also was unable to repair the defect. the manufacturer was contacted and acknowledged the problem and promised to call back however the call was never received.

The high beam headlamp assemblies on my 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi are designed in a manner that i feel is extremely dangerous. the design of these headlamps is such that the high beams cannot be adjusted independently of the low beams. when the low beams are aimed correctly, the high beams are aimed far too high to be effective. this headlamp design could most definitely result in an accident and i do not understand how they are even consistent with the dot lighting code.*jb

Unadjustable aim of headlights on 2006 vw jetta tdi. right and left lights are adjustable side-to-side, but i was told by the dealer that "the high and low beams on each side are all one unit and cannot be adjusted up or down separately." i find this completely unacceptable, since the high beams do not add any distance or width to the light field on the road. they do, however, light up the tree-tops nicely. high-beams which are useless at highway speeds and cannot be made functional without rendering the standard low-beam focus unacceptably short is a safety hazard. correction seems to require redesigned components. unacceptable brake light reflection in rear window. brake light housing at top of rear window is not flush to the glass, but approximately 3/8ths of an inch away. this causes a large red glare in the rear window when brakes are used in dark or near-dark situations. dealer said " according to design". i feel this is a safety hazard due to the obscuring of visibility to the rear when brakes are in use. rear-view mirror dimming switch does not align mirror with previous setting. this requires driver to move the mirror after switching to dim upcoming headlights.

The standard (non-xenon) highbeams on 2005 and 2006 jettas are defective. due to a design flaw, they do not add any useful light to the road surface, but only illuminate the tops of trees. there is no separate adjustment for the highbeam; the high and low beams move as a unit. if you lower the highbeam to make it useful, the low beam becomes too low. *nm

Traveling in stop and go traffic on an upgrade toward george washington bridge. i stepped on clutch to shift but could not. the clutch pedal was nailed to the floor. i coasted into a gas station and turned off engine. the smell of clutch burning was very pronounced. the vw roadside assistance would not tow me anywhere but to the nearest dealer or anywhere else for that matter unless under 15 miles. i would have to pay for any towing beyond that. the car was ultimately towed to the dealer from whom the car was purchased. vwoa covered the replacement clutch only as a courtesy one time. they said the clutch was not covered by the warranty. i had the car for one week. it had 289 miles total! i am concerned that the vehicle is not actually fixed and that vwoa knows the clutch assembly is inadequate for the car. the old parts are not available as far as i know. i am not sure at this time what parts other than the clutch plate and flywheel were replaced. *jb

I had to come to a complete stop to not rear end a car that was not moving. when i put on the brakes so forcefully, it apparently messed up my transmission and clutch. i couldn't get my car into gear. i had to have the car towed to vw of van nuys where the service agent said it was my fault that the clutch was burnt out, even though i only had 7500 miles on the car. after researching this problem on the internet, it appears to be a problem with this car regarding the clutch. i was able to talk the dealership into covering this with my warranty but felt it's important to let you guys know because i'm not the only one who is having this problem. *jb

I have a 06' jetta it has 10,000 miles on it and has had several problems. 1. stero broke after 2 mo. and 6 cd's were stuck in damaged cd player and i still have not recieved them back like i was told after 4 months of being fixed. 2.paint was peeling off front bumper, was repaired. 3. back center console would not stay in place. 4.steering wheel makes sqeaking noise when turned to the right. 5.hazard button fell into dash. 6.paint is now peeling again. 7.chrome on wheel is peeling. 8.a brand new transmission had to be put in after 3 attempts of fixing it vw tech support told the valencia service department to just replace it. 9.when replacing the transmission the service department noticed that the drive shaft which is holding the axel spinndeles and wheels altogether to the steering wheel. the bolt was stripped and tech support said it was a factory malfunction and unsafe to drive unless fixed .we came to find out the squeaking noise from the steering wheel was due to this problem. *nm

There is a design flaw in the engine/transmission of my 2006 jetta tdi. always when rolling slowly and sometimes from a standing stop, pressing hard on the accelerator to pull out into traffic there is a 1-2 second lag before anything happens. it is as if the engine totally bogs down and then catches sometimes throwing your head back, but more importantly delaying the acceleration. i had purchased this vehicle for a 16 year old child, but cannot let him drive it for this reason. *jb

2006 volkswagen jetta tdi with 12,469 miles had complete clutch failure. center of the clutch was completely blown out. volkswagen replaced as we were only 469 miles over warranty but upon investigation there seems to be a design flaw in the clutch which volkswagen will not acknowledge. *nm

I leased my 2006 jetta 2.0 in january 2006. currently the car has stalled on me 4 times and i have had numerous failed starts. the vehicle fails to start when i use the main key and the valet key. this problem has become pretty consistent now that i have put more miles on the vehicle. i am now at 20k and its been a headache all the way. i can only be thankful that when the car stalled on me on numerous occasions that i was not in heavy traffic. the dealership says that they can not identify the problem and therefore there is nothing that can be done. supposedly, the car starts without a problem when it is in their service bay. in addition, when i first got the vehicle, my back seat latches were broken causing the back seat to lunge forward during hard stops and turns. this made my jetta a two passenger vehicle! also, the hazard lights and switches were malfunctioning. the front suspension or the brakes make a grinding noise or they have a loose feel, i haven't been able to put my finger on it yet. im taking it to the dealership once again tomorrow! my steering column make a faint squeaking noise during turns, i have no idea what that problems is. in the morning after i can get the car started the engine is loud for about two minutes. the dealer fixed the latch problems but the other problems go unfixed and remain a huge mystery. *jb

Speedometer reads 10 to 15 percent high. at 65 mph the speedometer reads 73 mph. dealer stated this is a common problem with jetta's and they were unable to correct. *jb

2006 jetta gli - when seats are occupied they make a metal creaking sound upon acceleration and braking. it appears to be a weak component in (manual) seat frame. concern: possibility of seat frame malfunctioning during an accident. dealer statement: normal. *jb

Filled up my 2006 jetta tdi and diesel fuel came out all over the car and the ground. the fuel filler design will not accommodate the larger diameter truck diesel nozzle, but that's all there was available at the service station (and at most service stations along the interstate). the previous generation fuel filler did accommodate the larger diameter diesel nozzles so i don't know what vw was thinking. vw needs to issue a recall and fix this asap. it is a safety issue due to spilled diesel fuel. *jb

Speedometer is not accurate and in time i found this to be a safety issue. at first it was trucks running up on my rear bumper beeping horns at me. so when i discovered the speedometer was registering slow, i sped up. but then how much you can not tell and i find myself breaking when i see a patrol car. i was maybe 1 or 2 over but yet you just do not know. its a distraction that i find may cause a safety issue while driving. vw does this to conform to a european standard. this could be easily calibrated out as the cars computer is aware of the correct speed as vw claims the odometer is not affected. unecessary breaking or a road raged truck driver are safety issues. *nm

The clutch on my 2006 vw jetta tdi has started to fail. the car has 43,000 highway miles on it. i have read several complaints on the clutch failing on 2006's due to not being built heavy enough to withstand the additional torque of the new tdi engine. lujak's vw in davenport, ia told me the repair would cost $1300 to $2500 and that generally speaking vw will not warranty this problem after 12,000 miles. *jb

Purch new vehicle - vw jetta 2006 (10/10/05). brake failure at 10k mi. (repairs at vw dlrship 12/05). replaced brake pads & rotors. brake failure at 20k mi. (repairs at vw dlrship 2/06). replaced brake pads & calipers. brake failure at 30k mi (repairs at vw dlrship 4/06), replaced brake pads & abs. brake failure at 50k mi (repairs crrnt at vw dlrship 8/06), sched'd to replace master cylinder & brake pads. *nm

Unable to determine actual vehicle speed. speedometer off by at least 5 mph. factory considers this normal. traffic flow may or may not be according to safe driving conditions and without accurate instrument driver unable to make a safe speed judgment. *jb

Speedometer displays 3-5 mph slower speed than actual. technical service bulletin from manufacturer tt-06-19 says its by design. problems causes cars to pass creating safety concern. *jb

I purchased a 2006 vw jetta (diesel) that has a 3-5 mph speedometer error in the driver's analog display. the displayed speed is lower than actual. this has caused numerous cars to pass me. this is a potential safety concern. i was told by the manufacturer that this working as designed. i installed a scan tool on the car and it reads the correct speed, while the analog display is reading 3-5 mph slower than actual. the manufacturer claims that the analog display is set for differing tire sizes. *jb

The clutch on my husbands 2006 jetta tdi is going out. it only has 44, 000 miles on it. he has owned six manual transmission cars in the past, never having to replace a clutch in less than 110,000 and even then it was not the clutch worn out but the throw out bearing fell apart. we have done several searches on the internet on vw tdi clutches. one thing we found out is that this is a common problem with 2005.5 and early 2006. vw of europe has issued recalls on the 2006 passat tdi only sold overseas. i believe that the same clutch was used in the early 2006 jettas. audi has issued a recall on there a3 with the tdi engine that was produced from june of 2003 till the end of 2004. on 6/24/2005 the los angeles times reports that vw is recalling 44,000 of its touran vans worldwide to fix a clutch problem. i have found several complaints on www.uk-mkiv.net where the golf and jetta are referred to as mkv or the 5th edition and on www.audi-sport.net for the audi a3 tdi and on www.tdiclub.com and http://forums.vwvortex.com. also there is a reuters news report dated june 29, 2006 that states the passat recall and makes mention of earlier recalls for the golf, golf plus, jetta and touran. vw sells far more tdi diesel cars in europe so it would be advantageous for then to issue a recall there. all of the cars that have problems have the dual mass flywheel and most are tdi diesel cars. volkswagen is blaming the owners because it does not have a large number of the tdi vehicles in the usa and has no 2007 tdi diesel cars due to emissions requirements. when many are experienced manual transmission drivers that have not had clutch problems with other vehicles. while the foreign cars are not exactly the same most share many common parts from the same manufacturers. *jb

In the last few weeks my husband and i have noticed a chemical smell similar to wet paint occasionally emitting from the a/c vents. in the last two days, it has become constant and i have refrained from using the a/c for fear that it is something harmful. we have looked the car over, ran the a/c and blower while out of the car and checked everything we can think of with no solution. the dealership suggested we spray lysol in the air intake and see if that helps, but i do not want to mask the odor especially if it something with which we should be concerned. *nm

Seat improperly designed for a 2006 volkswagen jetta gli severe leg discomfort. leg bolsters and unadjustable angle of seat make the driver position leg awkwardly causing the seat to dig into leg. after 6 months, leg pain is constant. contacted volkswagen and will not fix seats without a recall. should be fixed at dealers expense. not buyer. *nm

Driver's seat clicks/clunks and noticeable movement can be felt in the seat around where the seat back connects to the seat bottom on the right side. this occurs when accelerating, braking, or making turns. this started occurring for no apparent reason. took the car to dealer - they could not reproduce the noise/movement. waited a couple weeks, then took back to dealer. dealer was able to verify noise and movement - they said that the seat frame bolts were not torqued to spec and tightened the seat bolts. the next day the noise and movement returned. this concerns me from a safety standpoint - i do not want the seat to come apart in the event of an accident. *nm

Upon application of the car's brake, the upper rear brake light bleeds light into the rear window. this obscures vision through the rear window at night, especially in very low ambient light conditions. i have asked the dealer to take care of this under warranty, and their position is that this is not a safety or design issue. i have not been involved in an accident yet due to this design flaw, but i do consider this a safety issue that needs to be addressed. *nm

The speedometer incorrectly reflects the rate of speed at which the vehicle is traveling. this can be verified by using a gps unit which will accurately reflect the "true" speed at which the vehicle is traveling. in general, the vehicle's speedometer reflects a speed that is 5-7 mph greater than the vehicles actual speed. for example, while driving on the highway, the speedometer displays the rate of speed as 70 mph, when the vehicle is actually traveling only 64 mph. you can visit the website http://www.tdiclub.com or http://www.vwvortex.com and view the forums to verify that this is an issue with all new vw jetta vehicles and possibly other vw models. i as well as other jetta owners would like to have this issue corrected so that our speedometers accurately reflect the rate of speed at which we are traveling. *nm

While driving my new 2006 jetta tdi motor vehicle with a total mileage on the odometer reading of approximately 385 miles, on june 12, 2006, on i-84 in waterbury, ct. the motor vehicle stalled while traveling in the left hand lane of the highway. at the time of the stall, the vehicle transmission was operating in the drive mode, in 5th gear with rpms at approximately 1300 rpm. during the stall the vehicle exhibited intermittent power, while the instrument panel exhibiting a flashing numeral 3, on the gear indicator. i maneuvered the vehicle to the breakdown lane with much difficulty as the engine stalled out completely. this maneuver caused a major interruption to the flow of traffic on the highway and a serious safety risk to me and other motorists on the highway. after pulling over the breakdown lane, i was able to restart the vehicle and proceed to my destination, during which time the vehicle operated normally. on june 15, 2006, driving with approx. 484 miles, while on rt. 8 southbound in waterbury, ct. the subject motor vehicle stalled once again while driving in the left hand lane. i once again was forced to make another emergency crossing of a major connecticut highway in a stalled vehicle. *nm

I recently purchased a new vw jetta tdi. from day one, the car's front suspension felt and sounded "loose." at 700 miles i took the car to the dealer, who informed me that the bolts for the car's tie rods and other parts of the suspension were not tightened to specification. it is obvious that the car came from the factory like this. this could have led to a catastrophic failure. *nm

On 2/1/06 i leased a new 2006 jetta only to have the engine not start on 2/27/06. i was stuck in a gas station parking lot with a dead cell phone awaiting a tow truck for 1.5 hrs. the car was brought to the dealership and they had no idea what was wrong with it. later that day they told me possibly a fuel pump but weren't sure and that i should arrange for a rent-a-car. they had the car for 3 days and when i picked it up they stated it was a program that needed to be updated and everything is fine. it is now a week and a half later and the ignition key wouldn't turn in the ignition. i continued to switch between my alarm key and mechanic key until it finally turned and started. once on the road the car died in mid drive. the engine completely turned off while doing about 25mpg. thank god there was no one around me, the car came to a stop and restarted immediately and driven back to work. leaving work the car didn't turn over at all. you could hear the cranking of the engine but was not turning over, the same problem as before. the car is now at the dealership again, no loaner car was given to me and there was several complaints already underway. another problem is the cars engines sound. when the car is initially started in the morning it is a hard loud rough sound that gives after a minute or so. *jb

Afer 1477 miles, the transmission on my 2006 tdi jetta failed. it has been in the shop for 1 week and the dealer tells me it will take another 2 weeks before the parts come in. i called vw and they said they would discuss arbitration after the car was fixed. they would not take the car back. that's vw quality and service for a $27k car. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50mph and approaching a yield, the clutch was depressed. the clutch stuck to the floor of the vehicle causing the vehicle to loose all transmission function. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the dealer. the dealer determined the transmission failure was due to driver error. the vehicle was then towed to an independent repair shop for further inspection. the repair shop personnel determined the flywheel had broken causing the clutch pressure plate to break. the manufacturer was alerted and no repairs were made.

2006 volkswagen jetta, engine makes a very loud rattling noise for the first minute everytime the car is cold and at first startup in the morning...every single day , after reporting the problem to my dealer i was told that this noise is on all 2006 jetta's and the manufacturer is working on solving the problem, i first reported the problem last may 2005 when i first bought the car and i have since made 2 official complaints directly with the manufacturer and with the dealer. i have now warned them a third time and will wait the official 30 days before escalating it to arbitration. *nm

The 'passenger air bag off' light remains illuminated at all times, with no passenger in the seat. this is not problematic in the daytime but, at night, it is a serious safety hazard because of the distraction of a very bright orange light glaring at the driver. if the system is operating normally, whether it's on or off, there should not be a warning light. having that bright orange light illuminated all the time, at night, is not safe. *jb

One comment i have is regarding the rear exterior turn signal lights. other than the small orange side mirror indicators which are a marginal backup to the rear turn indicators it was still difficult to see the rear turn signals especially when braking as they are red, the same color as the brake lights. when i followed my son home last night i knew he was braking but without the small orange mirror indicator i had no idea he was turning. is there any plan to replace the rear turn signal lenses with orange colored lenses? *jb

The rear driver's side passenger door could not be opened from the inside nor the outside of the vehicle. i can hear electrical components being activated inside the door while unlocking the door via remote or internal switch, but the door remains locked. luckily, there was no need for an urgent exit. i made an appointment with the local dealer, but once i realized that the failure is intermittent i pushed this appointment to the next service. *nm

I am continuing to have a problem on my new model 2005 jetta. the airbag light has been on 3 times since august 2005. i am in the process of applying to the lemon law program in ct. i have spoke to the att generals office and this falls under the safety category and feels i should follow through with this. i am frustrated and concerned not knowing for sure if the airbag has been fixed or not since this past week was the third attempt of them fixing the problem. *nm

During product evaluation, test drive and upon delivery of my new car, it did not include daytime running lights (drl). after initial service at 5,000 miles, the car suddenly included drl. the dealer explained that he was required by law to activate this feature. the implementation of this function does not include an override switch, nor does it include a darkness sensor that activates the main lights when it gets dark. therefore, when driving the car as dusk approaches the road is illuminated by the drl, the instrument lights are on, and there is no ability to recognize that the actual lights (including tail lights) are not active. i am very concerned that this presents a significant safety hazard that could lead to rear-end collisions side-impact collisions after dark. *nm

Speedometer is 5.3% fast. not a huge safety problem unless you do a lot of freeway driving and are constantly being passed by irate drivers because you are doing 70 instead of 75 mph. i took the vehicle in and was told it is within spec (5.3%)???? the dealer also said they could replace parts but it would not change the calibration. vw of america tech department was aware of the problem but said "it was within spec". the speedometer is all electronic with a speed sensor - this problem could be easily corrected with a quick software fix. not only did i pay $27000 for a new car that will not give me the correct velocity but i suspect vw of america has used a highly accurate digital speedometer and have knowingly calibrated it at the upper end of the limit in order to publish improved mileage numbers (46 mpg) should be more like 40. *jb

Knocking heard from engine while driving on highway near destination, approximately 300 miles from home. vehicle arrived at destination, but would not start. vehicle was towed to mechanic. camshaft wear and follower bore found to be damaged and was replaced using oem parts. vehicle was using factory recommended oil at regular intervals. cam wear found again on 6/8/11, 195761 miles. cam shaft wear seen during timing belt change. replaced cam shaft, followers, and bearings. once again, factory recommended oil and oil change intervals were used. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the headlights aim too high and do not shine on the road. the vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 07v442000 (exterior lighting:headlights); however, the failure still occurred after the cap was placed on the vehicle. the dealer stated that the lights met volkswagen specifications. the failure mileage was 2 and current mileage was 36,877. updated 3/18/08 *cn the consumer stated dealer would not solve the problem. updated 03/18/08 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she heard a noise coming from the front end of her vehicle. when the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle would not re-start. there were no warning lights prior to or after the failure. a local mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the dual mask fly wheel (connected to the crankshaft on the engine) had a large hole (size of a silver dollar) in it. she called the manufacturer but was told that there was nothing they could do about the failure. the vehicle was repaired by the mechanic. the current mileage was approximately 79,990. the failure mileage was 78,750.

The seat belt light has come on on the dashboard and will not go away when the seat belt is on.. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the glass of the rear windshield shattered. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the rear-view mirror and windshield needed to be replaced. however he added that no replacements parts were available because the component was redesigned. the failure mileage was 50,200. the current mileage was 50,230.

Check engine light codes p0302/p2293 intake camshaft, cam follower, high pressure fuel pump, low pressure fuel sensor, air intake hose, sparks plugs. *tr