2006 Volkswagen Jetta Automatic Transmission Problems
- 76
- 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 76 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- mass flywheel · 17 records
- dual mass · 16 records
- automatic transmission · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- transmission housing · 5 records
- transmission engine · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10452451
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10422361
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10417033
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10416262
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10410131
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10422555
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10402758
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10397152
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10383281
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10378416
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10373519
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
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
ODI 10362141
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
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
ODI 10361124
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10368505
Automatic Transmission
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 [redacted]. One time occurred while passing and forced me to take action and cancel my pass of the slower…
ODI 10359326
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10353028
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10351260
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10347898
Automatic Transmission
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
ODI 10369322
Automatic Transmission
Failure of dsg transmission and dual mass flywheel on 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. *tr
ODI 10334688
Automatic Transmission
FLYWHEEL ISSUE IN A 2006 VW JETTA TDI. *TR
ODI 10340866
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10336882
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10340002
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10331098
Automatic Transmission
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…
ODI 10326903