2006 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system, diesel problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has a long history of the throttle becoming inoperative resulting in no-power (idle power strictly speaking) conditions. That condition is cleared when the clutch pedal is depressed and released. Recently there was an instance of uncommanded acceleration: instead of no power, full power…”
filed Jan 4, 2017
“At approx 80-90k I started hearing a clattering noise from the engine and extra noise when idling. Also, the car has a hard time shifting (automatic trans). After taking the car to a mechanic, I was told that it's the dsg dmf coming apart and rattling. After doing some research, I find it's a…”
filed Feb 24, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 Jetta | 82 | 14% |
| 2010 Jetta | 166 | 19% |
| 2009 Jetta | 195 | 22% |
| 2005 Jetta | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 Jetta | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 Jetta | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Jetta | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 Jetta | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.