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 dual mass flywheel on the 2006 vw jetta tdi has excessive noise coming from the transmission. Flywheel is defective and needs to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10397282
Automatic Transmission
I purchased the 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi from a private owner 6 months ago. There was a sound apparent when i purchased it but i thought it was typical for a diesel vehicle, after 6 months of driving i took it to my mechanic and was told that the dmf (dual mass flywheel) was failing. I've done research online to find that the dmf manufactured by sachs that volkswagen uses in their 2000 and later models have a high…
ODI 10328693
Automatic Transmission
While driving at 65 mph on route 80 in rockaway, nj, the car appeared to shift into neutral leaving me without forward acceleration. My dashboard transmission indicator lights started flashing. I was nearly missed by heavy traffic while attempting to get the car to the shoulder without any acceleration. I waited a few minutes restarted car, it went into gear and i pulled back onto the highway. In less than 500 feet…
ODI 10300320
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while idling, the transmission exhibited a loud rattling noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent auto shop for diagnosis and they both informed the contact that the transmission dual fly wheel was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 05/24/11*lj updated…
ODI 10395990
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 vw jetta tdi stopped moving while driving to work on jan 4th, 2010. There were no signs of issues prior to the break down. The engine was running fine, the prnds light on the dash were flashing and the car's transmission would not respond. After having the car towed to our local vw dealer we found that the transmission went in to fail safe mode due to a dsg system failure. Per our service rep the mechatronic…
ODI 10298823
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
January 2nd 2010 my wife and i were in our 2006 vw jetta tdi traveling south on the kansas turnpike from topeka, kansas. The vehicle was in cruise at 70mph it was 7:30am clear with temp of minus 2 degree's. Approximately 35 miles south of topeka, the vehicle suddenly dropped down to 5th gear a sudden and abrupt bang noise was heard it seemed that the front wheels locked for a brief moment. My wife had just unclipped…
1 injury
ODI 10300457
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is my vehicle is faulty. It shifts funny and sometimes when i pull out in traffic, there is considerable lag like all power is loss for a short period of time. Also, the dmf in this transmission is known to have problems. I've been told they were recalled in australia, but not the us. That is insane...consumer safety my [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
ODI 10366421
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 jetta tdi has 69k miles on it. I bring it to the dealer for service routinely and baby the car. It spends nearly no time in traffic and has run well until last week. Last week i heard a funny sound coming from the engine compartment. I brought it into the dealer. Long story short, the flywheel had cracked and it will be over $2k for the flywheel. Vw knows about this being a faulty part and i've heard they've…
ODI 10297414
Automatic Transmission
2006.5 volkswagen jetta tdi experiencing slow gear changes from park to reverse or park to first gear taking over 30 seconds to select gear electronically. Shifting from lower gear to higher gear results in engine revving high before shift is actually made resulting in jerking vehicle motion or a stalled motor condition. Slow speed maneuvering such as slow turns and partial stops results in the vehicle losing…
ODI 10294157
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the vehicle would not shift gears. Whenever the gears shifted, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replace. There was also a massive oil leak in the engine. The manufacturer was contacted and…
ODI 10384698
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. Recently, i have been experiencing transmission issues. The vehicle losses power in the transmission in the upper gears. Consequently, i lose power while on the interstate at higher speeds. This has caused me to have to take evasive action to avoid causing crashes from cars behind me. I have taken the car to volkswagen as it is under warranty. The warranty company has made…
ODI 10282842
Automatic Transmission
2006 jetta gli with dsg gearbox, repeated transmission clunking (in automatic mode) when downshifting from 2nd to 1st, and harsh thunking in first gear from a stop engine revs up but car will not move for 1 to two seconds then thunk and car surges forward. Also thunking when shifting gear selector into reverse. Has occurred intermittently and often since oct 2007. Poses dangerous situation at intersections and in…
ODI 10283794
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 vw jetta tdi has a dsg transmission. This transmission has slipped out of gear twice while traveling on the interstate at interstate speeds. This is an automatic type transmission and should not be slipping out of gear. This has not resulted in an accident but i was required to move across 3 lanes of traffic only under my current forward momentum. Luckily i was able to do so without incident. *tr
ODI 10282857
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact heard a rattling noise in the transmission. He took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the dual mass flywheel needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. The current mileage was approximately 106,000.
ODI 10328237
Automatic Transmission
Car was on a terminal access ramp at an airport, at less than 20mph when it suddenly lost all motive power with the engine still running. The "p-r-n-d-1-2" on the instrument cluster was flashing on and off and the transmission seemed to be stuck in neutral regardless of where the automatic transmission selector was placed. Car had to be towed to a vw dealer and was diagnosed with a defective/ failed "mechatronic…
ODI 10285084
Automatic Transmission
Sudden transmission failure. While driving at various speeds, several times the transmission lost the gear and went to neutral. The car lost power and had to come to a complete stop. Two times this occurred at highway speed where i had to make aggressive maneuvers to avoid a collision. *tr
ODI 10280044
Automatic Transmission
1st complaint odi #10278262 filed on 7/24/09 for 2006 jetta tdi: "prior to the event listed below, we noticed that the car was not performing as it normally would. We were stopped at a traffic signal in a construction zone, light turned green proceeded to accelerate, car moved 10 feet, rpm went high and it was as if the car was in neutral. Had enough momentum to reach the side of the road. Prnd was lit up and…
ODI 10286197
Automatic Transmission
Prior to the event listed below, we noticed that the car was not performing as it normally would. We were stopped at a traffic signal, light turned green proceeded to accelerate, car moved 10 feet, rpm went high and it was as if the car was in neutral. Had enough momentum to reach the side of the road. Prnd was lit up and flashing and the power steering system symbol had erratic flashing. Tried park, neutral,…
ODI 10278262
Automatic Transmission
When i bought my 2006 vw jetta tdi the dsg transmission worked fine. At about 50,000 miles the transmission has progressively become rougher and rougher and is now bordering on unsafe. When i start moving from a complete stop the car jerks back and forth making it frightening to pull out into traffic. Also the car slams into the lower gears when downshifting. Sometimes when i press the gas pedal from a stop the car…
ODI 10277075
Automatic Transmission
Mass flywheel and clutch assembly failure. Another volkswagen clutch problem to add to the list. Why is the united states not doing anything about this like other countries have. Are we not the most caring country in the world, i mean look how much money this government dishes out to people who don't deserve it. (car manufacturers who cant even make good on manufacturer defects. Other countries issued vw to fix the…
ODI 10279366
Automatic Transmission
2006 vw jetta turbodiesel with dsg transmission at 27k miles shifting unpredictably at highway speed. Repaired by dealership, mechantronic failure. Failed again at highway speed one month later, causing potential injury do to failure. Six months later, flywheel explodes knocking hole in transmission and causing the vehicle lose all power and the engine to die. *tr
ODI 10276716
Automatic Transmission
There is a distinct delay when taking the car from park to drive or reverse which causes very harsh engagement. It makes it a challenge to safely maneuver the car in close quarters. Sitting at a red light the car will lurch forward when letting off the brake and hitting the throttle. This happens at start up and at running temperature. When this first began to happen the problem would go away after a transmission…
ODI 10403673
Automatic Transmission
While driving a 2006 volkswagen jetta 2.0t with the dsg transmission the vehicle cut power (as if it was out of gas), only to regain power 2-5 seconds later. It was very hot, around 100 to 110 and i was driving on the freeway. It happened two or three more times but did not occur once the outside temp went below 90 deg. *tr
ODI 10275133
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving 75 mph the transmission slipped into neutral gear. A technician concluded that the transmission was performing normally. He then added that driving long distances in warmer weather conditions could cause the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. The current mileage was 47,000. Updated 10/21/09. *lj updated 10/20/09*jb
ODI 10285785
Automatic Transmission
Power train:clutch assembly: took car in for 70k service and serp belt squealing. Got a call back from dealer saying that in addition to the serp belt needing replaced, they found the flywheel needed replaced and it would cost $2100. Never had any problems with this car, have got every service recommended in manual that came with car (which i bought brand new). Furious at the $2100 the dealerships wants to charge…
ODI 10272888