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.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10468387
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10468328
Door · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10469731
Door · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10460140
Electrical System
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
ODI 10454242
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10455267
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
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…
ODI 10456742
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 10789697
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10443991
Air Bags · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10495978
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10429871
Electrical System · Seats
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10425520
Electrical System
Electrical harness in passenger side door leads to intermittent electrical failures that can lead to safety issues. *tr
ODI 10410697
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
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…
ODI 10865770
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10415592
Electrical System
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
ODI 10393526
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10389826
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10384615
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
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
ODI 10393946
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10556286
Electrical System · Seats
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…
Fire reported
ODI 10378411
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10390388
Door · Electrical System
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…
ODI 10373717
Electrical System
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…
ODI 10369177
Electrical System · Switch
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10367798