2006 Volkswagen Jetta Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 245about this part
- Share
- 42%of 580 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 245 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 42% of the 580 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10882493, filed 2016-07, 232,094 miles“Vehicle has 74,000 & the transmission failed on the highway with no prior issues or warnings. Vw of america has refused to help because it is out of warranty however I know they are having serious issues with the typtronic and many transmissions have failed between 50k-70k miles. I was told this vehicle was already recalled in austrailia.”
NHTSA complaint #10392987, filed 2011-03, 74,000 miles“At 72k our 2006 vw Jetta tdi began to make a loud intermittent rattle in the engine compartment. The dealer says the flywheel failed it is a dual-mass flywheel that I see sometimes fragments, damaging the housing or even the transmission. We had no fragmenting but consider flywheel failure a serious safety defect. Vw dealer wants to install a new dmf!”
NHTSA complaint #10324115, filed 2010-04, 72,500 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10362141, filed 2010-10, 162,000 miles“In march 2009 I took my 2006 vw Jetta tdi in for its normal service point at 90k. I was asked by the dealer if I could bring the car back in because of a noise that was heard coming from the transmission. The dealer reported that they found nothing wrong. On may 28, 2009 I had a catastrophic failure of the dual mass flywheel in the dsg transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10273201, filed 2009-06, 107,235 milesRelated recalls
- 09V164000May 19, 2009Volkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate…Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 2006–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10161203Jun 11, 2019Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161202Jun 11, 2019Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161457Nov 3, 2018Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10161456Nov 3, 2018Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- 10157830Sep 15, 2017Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157829Sep 15, 2017Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10157304Sep 15, 2017Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- 10157303Sep 15, 2017Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- 10107722May 27, 2016Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 25% |
| 2024 | 7 | 15% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 13% |
| 2019 | 163 | 30% |
| 2018 | 5 | 16% |
| 2017 | 15 | 9% |
| 2016 | 22 | 14% |
| 2015 | 23 | 12% |
| 2014 | 74 | 19% |
| 2013 | 141 | 27% |
| 2012 | 46 | 9% |
| 2011 | 54 | 9% |
| 2010 | 111 | 13% |
| 2009 | 141 | 16% |
| 2008 | 53 | 28% |
| 2007 | 33 | 16% |
| 2006 | 245 | 42% |
| 2005 | 84 | 34% |
| 2004 | 35 | 15% |
| 2003 | 54 | 12% |
| 2002 | 103 | 15% |
| 2001 | 62 | 9% |
| 2000 | 37 | 8% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 15% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 22 | 10% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 4 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
112 complaintsAir bags
65 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSeats
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology