2006 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Volkswagen Jetta recalls

Most common 2006 Volkswagen Jetta problems

Problem areas named in the 580 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	254
Electrical System	114
Air Bags	65
Engine And Engine Cooling	55
Engine	39
Exterior Lighting	32
Seats	25
Structure	25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	22
Visibility	19

What owners report

2023-07-15, Engine
So it appears to be fine until about 30/45 mins drive time Then it starts shifting/slamming real hard and hesitates to shift in the next gear To the point where stopping and going isn’t an option or it slips After about 45 mins all the prnds lights turned on and did the same in manual mode.. I read someone it’s a valve body that leads to a faulty Tranny I’ve read almost 150 of the same exact accounts on here and Reddit With the same 2006 Vw Jetta 2.5 It’s too common of an issue Most of them were under 100k miles and never dealt with by the manufacturer Myself my car has roughly 168k miles and I’ve been working to fix it up I just got it a month or so ago And now I have to deal wi

2022-11-27, Service Brakes
The windshield wiper broke the window, brakes need replaced to soon, fuel system car has trouble fueling and after fueling and engine over heating due to engine cooling malfunction. None of these have been repaired yet it shows 0 unprepared recalls.

2021-10-28, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that brake fluid had leaked from her vehicle as the check engine light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. Soon after repair, the failure returned. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E064000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which she linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,0

2021-06-03, Power Train
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

2020-12-28, Service Brakes
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON INDICATING REPAIR IS NEEDED.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft; Exterior Lighting:Headlights; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 580 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (254), Electrical System (114), Air Bags (65).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.