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Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Power Train Problems

254 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta - 44% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage254 complaints

254 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

09V164000Reported May 19, 2009 - 25,594 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 25,594 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System114Engine94Air Bags65Lighting35Brakes32Seats25
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.