2006 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
- 89
- 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 89 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- dual mass · 21 records
- mass flywheel · 18 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- repaired failure · 7 records
- flywheel failure · 6 records
- known problem · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
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.
ODI 11297069
Power Train
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, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11217049
Power Train
Transmission nor shifting properly(automatic). Creates safety issues particularly on highway.
ODI 11123944
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
Power Train
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).
ODI 11032140
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
Power Train
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
ODI 10938597
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
Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 10882493
Air Bags · Power Train
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.
ODI 10870315
Power Train
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…
ODI 10928150
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
Power Train
Automatic transmission shifts hard and sometimes fail to shift. The is a major safety concern while operating the vehicle.
ODI 10846282
Engine · Power Train
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,…
ODI 10807586
Power Train
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…
ODI 10680020
Power Train
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
ODI 10668203
Power Train
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…
ODI 10663934
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Purchased a "pre-owned certified" 2006 volkswagen jetta after hitting 90,000 miles the catalytic converter and cv boot need to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10654919
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10631977
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
Axle Assembly · Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10618920
Power Train
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…
ODI 10626854
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
Power Train
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…
ODI 10725245
Power Train
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.
ODI 10872930