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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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2006 Volkswagen Jetta transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (28%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

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78000 mi transmission problems shifting from 1 to 2 and 3 gears at dealer they replaced the valve for an improved one under original extended warranty for that particular problem. 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

114080 mi

C $960
One CV joint boot was torn. 
116640 mi

C $1100
Rear axel bushings were worn and needed to be replaced. Also, left CV joint boot was torn. 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

68600 mi

US $2800
1st and 2 gear went south 
3782 mi Vibrating clutch when driving. Dealership unable to duplicate problem. 
117700 mi

US $1034
Replaced front axel assemblies and 
27900 mi Clutch slave cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. 
35340 mi

C $150
Clutch slave cylinder failed again!!! 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

72000 mi

US $600
Both wheel-end CV boots were cracked. 
48000 mi

US $590
CV Boot Torn. Was replaced Vacuum Pump Seaping Oil 
51000 mi

US $267
Left side CV Boot torn. Parts replaced. 
53000 mi

US $1000
CV Boots Replaced 
143000 mi

US $1200
Transmission boots were also replaced. 
185300 mi

US $631
Both axles were replaced 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD

62600 mi

C $1800
dual mass flywheels 
90800 mi

US $600
Dual mass flywheel was failing, rock grinding noises. Replaced with updated part. Should have been covered by VW but they refused. 
217000 mi

US $325
Driver side driveshaft broken. Part replaced 
9000 mi DSG Transmission failure. 3+ weeks to fix. Valve body solenoid failed, followed by complete immobilization of the car. VW ordered parts from Germany. 
64000 mi Flywheel failure. The Jetta TDI has a DMF "dual mass flywheel" that is known to fail. While under the car troubleshooting the EGR problem, it was noticed that the flywheel was "rattling", a common symptom prior to flywheel explosion. Waiting on parts. 
64000 mi

US $1200
Dual mass flywheel replacement. Not an easy or inexpensive task. VW needs to be taken out back and shot for producing cars with exploding flywheels! 
131000 mi

US $400
Replaced cracked CV joint housing. 
150040 mi

C $329
Transmission fluid change 
108000 mi

US $600
Gear slipping once the car heats up. Repair didnt fix it 
138200 mi

US $1300
Replace dual mass flywheel 
104000 mi

US $1600
Dual-mass flywheel in the DSG transmission exploded and failed. 
179000 mi

US $1650
dualmass fly wheel replaced. Notice the rattle noise about 6 months after hte car was new..Reported the noise several times. Dealer would not acknowledge the problem until the car was out of warrenty. VW America was no help. 
58800 mi replaced dual-mass flywheel dampner 
156240 mi

C $452
changed filter in transmission plus left side axle driver. 
121000 mi

US $1500
Dual mass flywheel failure 
118000 mi

US $958
Also replaced boot. Drained and replaced trans fluid and filter. 
138000 mi

US $350
Left front axle boot was torn; joint had been wearing badly for a long time. LF axle was replaced. 
120000 mi

US $2000
Dual Mass Flywheel failed and was replaced 
100000 mi

US $1100
CV Boot cracked, leaking grease. Replaced to avoid future problems with CV joint. 
141700 mi

US $1800
Flywheel preceeding DSG transmission separating, needs replacement before it breaks and strands me, possibly breaking the transmission as well. 
58900 mi Transmission failed. Replaced with new transmission. 5k short of drive train warranty expiring (phew). 
35960 mi The dual clutch failed on my DSG transmission. 
44640 mi Shifter button broke. 
47740 mi The Mechatronic chip failed on the transmission had to be replaced. 
59000 mi dual mass flywheel failing 
142000 mi

US $800
Replaced torn CV boot on left side 
83500 mi

US $522
CV joint replaced Replaced DSG Flywheel. 
79700 mi

US $890
Flex plate (flywheel) damaged. Flex plate replaced. 
85000 mi

US $224
Cracked left outer CV boot. Boot was replaced. 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

107880 mi

$2000
Replaced clutch (2nd in vehicle lifetime) failed. Inquiry by VW and dealer followed. As a result, new clutch (3rd) was installed. 
161820 mi

C $280
Cv joint 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

136000 mi Car suddenly ate it's flywheel 
40000 mi

US $600
CV boots replaced by dealer. Dealer split cost. Should have been $1200.00 repair, but I got a $600.00 quote from a competitor. 
91700 mi

C $3500
Transmission fell out of vehicle even though no previous work was ever done on the drive train 
90000 mi

US $2300
Moderate to severe vibration when car warm. Cause is theoretically a slightly out of balance clutch disc. Repair would be to replace entire clutch. That said, issue noticeably better after timing belt replacement. 
119400 mi

US $2500
Clutch wore out/failed. Was informed some device inside was off-balance as well, unable to rotate them with this vehicle. Had to be replaced. 
133000 mi

US $2600
Difficulty shifting between 1st and 2nd. Car had to be stopped in order to shift to 1st and sometimes required double-clutching to do so. Issue was a mis-aligned linkage cable in the shifter. Dealer realigned. Knocking sound at full-lock. Issue was bad CV joints in the front end. 
150040 mi

C $1000
Differential pin walk-out failure. 2 holes in the external differential bell housing. Holes blown through the transmission casing on the outside near differential, and on the inside where the flywheel is. All fluid ejected out of transmission. Car innoperable. Replaced with similar milage scrap yard unit, new single mass flywheel and new clutch. 
90520 mi

C $650
parts on the front control arms replaced, $400 
99240 mi CV Joint, front left 
95000 mi

US $435
Took car in for 100,000 service, dealership said my transmission is leaking. I am about to get rid of this money pit! Every Service is $400 to $2500.00. 
93000 mi

US $340
Car would not shift into First or Second Gears 
172000 mi

US $200
Gear shifting was getting sticky between 2nd and 3rd. Drained and replaced "lifetime" transmission fluid. Adjusted and reset the shifter linkage. Time was high due to need to remove intake and battery tray for access to shifter linkage. 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

112220 mi

C $500
CV boot crack 
42160 mi transmission valve body was replaced, known issue with warranty extension 
135000 mi

US $150
Transmission was deemed faulty, unable to guarantee any fix. 
135000 mi Transmission would not engage any gear. 
105000 mi

US $2000
Worn valve body replacement 
138000 mi

US $1200
Left side axle boot. 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD

39000 mi Moaning during low speed turns - covered by TSB. Dealer states due to aftermarket tires. Dealing with Volkswagen of America for resolution. 
41000 mi Transmission moaning - again covered by TSB. Had to escalate problem all the way to service manager to get VW service to admit problem needs to be fixed. TSB clearly covers my VIN but shop foreman told me I was IMAGINING the problem. 

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2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

122140 mi

R 3000
Clutch started to vibrate slightly on pull off and pedal lifted higher. Thinking it was the clutch but only release bearing was broken. Original clutch had 60% life remaining and was confirmed original from production 

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