2006 Volkswagen Jetta service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that brake fluid had leaked from her vehicle as the check engine light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the brake master cylinder needed to be…”
filed Oct 28, 2021
“While traveling in rain at 70 mph with cruise control engaged the speedometer dropped to zero, the brake and abs/esp warning light came on and there where three chimes. A second later all went back to normal. This happened 6 times that day, and has happened at irregular intervals since at least 7…”
filed Jan 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jetta | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Jetta | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Jetta | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 Jetta | 5 | 1% |
| 2010 Jetta | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 Jetta | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 Jetta | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 Jetta | 38 | 19% |
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.