2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Structurebody Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11189873 |
THE TRUNK DID NOT LATCH WHEN FIRST CLOSED. I THEN WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUNK TO LATCH AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE IT. HOWEVER, THE TRUNK CAME OPEN LATER ON IN MY TRIP. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAVE HAD TROUBLE CLOSING THE TRUNK, BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT IT HAS POPPED OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
#11179735 |
WITH MY CAR IN MOTION EVERY TIME I TURN MY CAR ON, I HAVE MULTIPLE WARNINGS THAT COME ON DUE TO A FAULT IN SENSORS CAUSING MY CAR TO HAVE THE ENGINE LIGHT ON. I HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS FOR AIR EMISSION ON MY CAR OR AIR BAG RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THERE ANSWER WAS NO. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS BROKEN OFF TO WHERE YOU CANNOT PROPERLY CLOSE THE DOOR (I HAVE KRAZY GLUED IT BACK ON ONCE ALREADY) AND IT JUST IS BECOMING A BIG ISSUE. EVERY TIME I FIX ONE ISSUE, ANOTHER ONE RISES UP CAUSING ME MORE HEADACHES AND STRESS DUE TO NO ONE HAVING ANSWERS FOR ME.
#10668211 |
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2006 SAGGING HEADLINER FABRIC FROM HEADLINER. THE SEPARATED HEADLINER FABRIC CREATES A VISIBILITY OBSTRUCTION AND POSSIBLY A DANGER TO THE DRIVERS VISIBILITY. IT SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I CONTACTED VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER SERVICE BUT WAS TOLD THAT WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, REPAIR WOULD BE UP TO ME. COST TO FIX IT AT THE DEALER IS HOWEVER OVER $1000. *TR
#10638468 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLINER FABRIC DETACHED, WHICH DISTORTED THE CONTACT'S VISION WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS WOULD ONLY UNLOCK MANUALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND THE HORN WOULD NOT ACTIVATE WHEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
#10556286 |
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 KNOWN PROBLEM BUT VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA HAS NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. APPARENTLY SOMEONE HAS TO DIE TO GET THEIR ATTENTION. APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIRS: $1,800. 2ND BIG PROBLEM IS ELECTRICAL. WIRING HARNESS IN THE DRIVER DOOR FAILED SOON AFTER I PURCHASED IT. IT STARTED WITH THE DRIVER WINDOW SWITCH NOT WORKING. THEN THE LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTON QUIT WORKING. THEN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SAFETY LIGHTS. I HAVE HEARD THAT IT WILL PROGRESS TO...
#10533666 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLINER UPHOLSTERY NEAR THE REAR WINDOW WAS SPLITTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UPHOLSTERY CENTER WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE ENTIRE UPHOLSTERY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
#10440858 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TRUNK WOULD NOT REMAIN LOCKED AND WOULD PERIODICALLY FLY OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Other 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Problem Areas

Electrical System 102 complaints Power Train 92 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 76 complaints Air Bags 60 complaints Engine 39 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 39 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 36 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Seats 24 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Fuel System Diesel 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 9 complaints Seat Belts 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Structure 8 complaints Visibility 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 7 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 6 complaints Power Traindriveline 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 6 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 4 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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