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2006 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 776 repairs.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 82460 mi C $1643 |
One parking brake cable replaced. |
| 89900 mi C $210 |
Sticking handbrake cable. |
| 102800 mi C $300 |
One rear caliper not moving properly with parking brake. Parking brake not holding well. Caliper replaced. |
| 114080 mi C $960 |
Handbrake actuator on left rear caliper was siezed |
| 100820 mi C $125 |
Cracked vacuum line to brake booster. Line replaced in about 15 minutes. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 156240 mi C $452 |
brake rotors and pads, |
| 179800 mi C $230 |
Steering wheel locked up, had to replace key barrel and locking assembly |
| 57000 mi US $50 |
Emergency brake cable adjustment causing brake drag. A common problem. Causes low MPG and excessive rear pad wear. My highway MPG was down to 26 |
| 138630 mi US $513 |
Broken ignition lock and steering lock were replaced. |
| 183520 mi C $1000 |
Seized front left caliper. Replaced both front ones and rotors and pads. |
| 55000 mi | Told "brakes feel mushy" - shop found sticking ebrake cable, could not permanently solve problem. Lubrication didn't last. |
| 73000 mi US $595 |
Brake light flashing and beeping. Brake caliper leaked fluid onto pads, caused dragging of caliper & premature wear of pad (RR only). Replaced caliper, "carrier" (VW term for caliper bracket) and both rear pads. Took three trips. |
| 76000 mi US $340 |
Symptom: Brake fluid in garage, Pedal to the floor! Shop added fluid & gave me more, ordered Left Rear caliper and carrier ("just in case we need it"). 2 days for parts. N/C Car ended up being towed because of dead battery. While there installed new LR caliper. Didn't need carrier. |
| 127700 mi US $225 |
Left rear brake caliper dragging, replaced both rear calipers w/ pads. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 71000 mi US $150 |
rear brake pads changed. this is the first car I've owned where the rear pads wore out before the front pads. |
| 222000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors |
| 148800 mi C $250 |
right rear brake caliper leaking from the rear parking brake seal. replaced. rubber brake lines found to be dry rotted and replaced on both rear wheels. |
| 167400 mi C $80 |
Parking brake sticking on right rear. Caliper parking brake pin seal disassembled and cleaned on right rear. Left rear caliper piston sticking. Disassembled, cleaned. Parking brake handle adjustment loosened in cabin under arm rest. Rear pads replaced as inside right rear pad worn to metal due to sticking. |
| 90520 mi C $650 |
rear left caliper failed, $250 |
| 114080 mi C $1000 |
Seized both rear calipers. Replaced. |
| 33000 mi US $175 |
Brake caliper hung on rear disc brake, causing rotor to burn up. Caliper replaced under warranty, however, Volkswagen refused to replace rear rotors and pads under warranty citing they were "wear items". Paid $175 for independant shop to repair |
| 22000 mi US $8 |
Rear brake light needed to be replaced. Opted to replace it for a few dollars myself rather than go to the dealership. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $753 |
Replace rear brake pads and rotors, back right caliper seized and needed replacing. |
| 60760 mi C $100 |
Routine inspection found minor leak on rear brake caliper. |
| 69420 mi C $1500 |
Hand brake cable seized. Rear rotors and pads replaced |
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