Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| V97-11-04 | 04/20/2011 | 10040498 | Ready | 08/31/2011 | |
| V97-11-04 | 04/20/2011 | 10040498 | Volkswagen of america: 2005-2006 jetta. driver | 08/31/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/12/2012 | 69000 | 1 | |
| The headliner is pulling away from the rear pillars. being the primary driver of the vehicle i do not spend time in the back seat. my daughter is currently learning to drive so on a recent errand i was sitting in the back seat and looked up to see the headliner completely pulling away and coming down from the roof of the car and dome light. when i got back home, i did some internet research and found a multitude of websites, forums, etc. with people experiencing the same issue. here are just a few of the addresses that i found: http://www.carcomplaints.com/volkswagen/jetta/2006/accessories-interior/headliner_separating_from_ceiling.shtml http://rich-blog.blogspot.com/2010/10/2006-volkswagen-jetta-tdi-headliner-problems.html http://forums.volkswagenvortex.com/showthread.php?5104886-sagging-falling-headliner-warranty-success-stories-please http://www.cars-guide.com/volkswagen-forum/2006-volkswagen-jetta-headliner-t4941.html additionally, i personally know another 2006 jetta owner in schenectady, ny with the exact same issue. as the headliner falls, it is creating a visual distraction as well as impairing my field of vision to the rear of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 1 | 12/01/2006 | |
| 2006 volkswagen jetta. consumer states problem with headliner *tgw the consumer stated within in the past few months, he noticed the headliner was pulling away from the rear pillars. *jb | |||
| 05/13/2010 | 24406 | 7 | 08/17/2006 |
| Bought new vw jetta sedan on 08/17/06. on 05/13/10 took the car to the dealer because of car decelerating while driving i.e. dropping in seconds from 60 miles to 20 miles. it was taken to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. dealer answer unable to replicate problem until warranty of four years expired. the problem continues even after the carbon accumulated on the throttle was cleaned and the fuel pump was replaced. due to unsafe to drive, requested for the dealer to buy the car back as a lemon. the dealer refuses because the four yr warranty is over. other problems experienced with this vehicle during this period: air bags lights going off, air bag cover falling off, trunk opening on its own while driving, rain water leaking inside the lining of the car, screws coming off a door panel, doors falling off the hinges, emergency switch falling inside panel, fuel cap not locking, recalls. dealer recommending to replace the steering wheel column for 2,340. | |||
| 08/22/2007 | 16257 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 volkswagon jetta. the vehicle has been experiencing various recurring failures since the date of purchase. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the battery was replaced, throttle valves were cleaned, the recirculation valve was replaced, the engine fan control module was replaced, the fuel pressure sensor was replaced, the crank case breeder valve was replaced, the high pressure fuel pump was replaced, and the cam shaft follower was replaced. the vehicle was also repaired under the recall 09v164000, power train:driveline:driveshaft and had the sunroof drained due to water leakage. the failure mileage was 16,257 and the current mileage was 47,000. sm. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 volkswagen jetta, all buttons on the radio are defective, the plastic buttons are bubbling and deforming and peeling. *tr | |||
| 09/13/2005 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Power train, electrical and trim problems. *tr | |||
| 03/04/2006 | 10207 | 1 | 02/23/2006 |
| I have a 06' jetta it has 10,000 miles on it and has had several problems. 1. stero broke after 2 mo. and 6 cd's were stuck in damaged cd player and i still have not recieved them back like i was told after 4 months of being fixed. 2.paint was peeling off front bumper, was repaired. 3. back center console would not stay in place. 4.steering wheel makes sqeaking noise when turned to the right. 5.hazard button fell into dash. 6.paint is now peeling again. 7.chrome on wheel is peeling. 8.a brand new transmission had to be put in after 3 attempts of fixing it vw tech support told the valencia service department to just replace it. 9.when replacing the transmission the service department noticed that the drive shaft which is holding the axel spinndeles and wheels altogether to the steering wheel. the bolt was stripped and tech support said it was a factory malfunction and unsafe to drive unless fixed .we came to find out the squeaking noise from the steering wheel was due to this problem. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 60000 | ||
| 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. kmj | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated the rear trunk does not keep lock. the trunk will open on its own periodically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified but there are no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000. mw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/25/2012 | 79000 | 1 | |
| 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 production. however the 2006 and 2007 models are still affected by the problem. volkswagen has not issued a recall for this crucial part and continues to let its customers pay for the dangerous design flaw in these vehicles. warning to potential buyers: before purchasing a 2005.5 (newer body style), 2006, or 2007 jetta check to make sure this problem has been fixed. otherwise, you could wind up with your power windows, locks, mirrors, gas door, and trunk release no longer working when you need them to. also, i was told the vehicle would not pass inspection with this problem. it is a risk and a safety concern that should be recalled immediately. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 51000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the driver's door where the hinges were located exhibits defective engineering within the wiring harness. several of the wires were broken between the body of the vehicle and the door. the driver side window did not operate and the power door locks did not function due to the broken wires. he took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the wiring harness needed to be replaced and they could not assist with repair expenses since the warranty was no longer valid. the contact was certain that replacing the wiring harness would not remedy the failure since the wiring harness was being damaged by the opening and closing of the door. he wrote the manufacturer but received no assistance there as well. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 52,500. the failure mileage was approximately 51,000. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 05/13/2010 | 24406 | 7 | 08/17/2006 |
| Bought new vw jetta sedan on 08/17/06. on 05/13/10 took the car to the dealer because of car decelerating while driving i.e. dropping in seconds from 60 miles to 20 miles. it was taken to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. dealer answer unable to replicate problem until warranty of four years expired. the problem continues even after the carbon accumulated on the throttle was cleaned and the fuel pump was replaced. due to unsafe to drive, requested for the dealer to buy the car back as a lemon. the dealer refuses because the four yr warranty is over. other problems experienced with this vehicle during this period: air bags lights going off, air bag cover falling off, trunk opening on its own while driving, rain water leaking inside the lining of the car, screws coming off a door panel, doors falling off the hinges, emergency switch falling inside panel, fuel cap not locking, recalls. dealer recommending to replace the steering wheel column for 2,340. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 09/01/2012 | 1 | 12/01/2006 | |
| 2006 volkswagen jetta. consumer states problem with headliner *tgw the consumer stated within in the past few months, he noticed the headliner was pulling away from the rear pillars. *jb | |||