2006 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
- 100
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 100 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Horn · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Car will not turn off - key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. Have to push the steering wheel in forcefully to be able to turn key and engine off.
ODI 11282096
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle's battery was replaced three times within a year. The new battery was replaced within a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radio caused the battery to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called york volkswagen (3475 e market st, york, pa 17402, [redacted]) and was informed that…
ODI 11270144
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 11152660
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
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.
ODI 11110654
Electrical System
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…
ODI 11091303
Electrical System · Power Train
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 ([redacted], west borough, ma) was contacted regarding the failure, but they…
ODI 11061255
Electrical System
Jetta driver side door wiring harness issues creating the following problems: driver window switch inoperative, fuel door switch inoperative, door ajar light is on, door lack switch inoperative. Vehicle is parked when this problems are present. There has been technical service bulletins issued to some 2006 jetta owners but no to everyone been affected by this problem. An example of this can be found here:…
ODI 11218932
Electrical System · Power Train
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, [redacted]) where an appointment was scheduled for…
ODI 11012648
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 10924548
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 10903551
Air Bags · Electrical System
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,…
ODI 10935594
Electrical System
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.
ODI 11119350
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10881253
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
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…
ODI 10816855
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10821486
Air Bags · Electrical System
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10725964
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
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.
ODI 10746503
Electrical System · Seats
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…
ODI 10691224
Electrical System · Seats
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…
ODI 10691223
Electrical System
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
ODI 10637831
Electrical System · Power Train · Wheels
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. *tr
ODI 10629624
Door · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10630725
Electrical System
There is no power to the driver's side front door. *tr
ODI 10682076
Electrical System
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
ODI 10618257
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10654832