2006 Volkswagen Jetta safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
15
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 14 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2006 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles were involved in 48 fatal crashes with 31 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Dec 10, 2010
- Crash riskPower Train · May 19, 2009
- Crash riskCERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE… · Sep 24, 2007
- Fire riskCERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC… · Jun 25, 2007