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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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 138 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Engine not specified
| 122760 mi C $900 |
Alternator and fuel sensor replaced |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44143 mi C $932 |
replace damaged AC condensor (appeared possible road debris impact) and recharged system |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 82460 mi C $1643 |
Interior lights not working. Wiring harness had corrosion and a break in the insulation under driver side carpet. |
| 130820 mi C $468 |
Battery replaced |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi US $75 |
bad door harness had no way to open my gas door or pop the trunk open, also took out the power window motor when it went bad so it was all covered under the extended warranty |
| 55000 mi | Airbag light came on |
| 57200 mi | Air bag Light came back on the Dealer said the problem arose with a bad wiring connection under the p/s seat. |
| 43000 mi | Feet would never get warm, even with heat on high. Cabin air filter cover was re-installed correctly. |
| 44500 mi | Rear door would not lock (alarm would set, but door would still open). |
| 52000 mi | Within three days of this repair, A/C quit working. Traded off this horrible car! |
| 38440 mi | Air conditioning failure |
| 57040 mi | Clacking noise from passenger size footwell, replaced blower motor Sound continued to happen with new motor, so it was removed and cost of motor refunded. |
| 90400 mi C $500 |
Rear window regulator motor replaced due to window glass dropping down. Motor was replaced, noticed problem with regulator afterwards. |
| 10816 mi | Satellite radio module replaced. Stereo head unit replaced. Under warranty. |
| 22280 mi | Drivers side headlight stopped aiming properly. Replaced defective headlight unit. |
| 42413 mi | Window doesn't always go up. Switches were starting to bubble. |
| 47000 mi | Doors weren't locking. Reprogrammed keys. |
| 22940 mi | Electronic gas door release, sunroof and power locks failed. Immediately went to dealer to avoid running out of gas! Problem corrected on its own by manually opening the rear passenger door from the inside. |
| 34720 mi C $340 |
Rear defrost failed. Also a strange spiderweb-like image started to form in the digital odometer. |
| 18000 mi | A/C cooling fan (smaller of two at radiator) broke. Noticed larger fan working much harder than normal. Fault in fan; replaced fan. |
| 24000 mi | Washer fluid hose and heated washer jet wires broke at the hood hinge point due to fatigue. (Opening and closing the hood flexes this assembly). First dealership spliced hose and never repaired wires. Went to another dealership for a more professional ... |
| 16120 mi | Air conditioning compressor failure. replaced compressor under warrenty. Parts recieved from order and replaced. |
| 22940 mi | No cold air after original fix last year. Ordered parts to fix... Compressor, condensor and several valves. Replaced ordered parts for A/C and system working for now. |
| 50220 mi C $625 |
No power to the driver side door. Common problem with 2006 Jetta's as the door wiring harness is to short and over time the wires stretch and break between the door and car body. This also shorted out the latch module. (both items replaced) |
| 61380 mi C $1200 |
Heater fan replaced due to a constant rattling sound when on low speeds |
| 4000 mi | replace xm radio module |
| 30000 mi | airbag light on. |
| 40000 mi | a/c compressor replaced |
| 140000 mi US $100 |
Replaced the xenon headlights after one finally failed after 6 years and almost 140,000 miles. $100. for the pair from RetrofitSource.com. DIY but, bit of a pain for those not mechanically inclined. |
| 434 mi | xm radio failure-would not activate. Dealership had to replace xm receiver. |
| 1698 mi | xm radio failure-would not activate. Dealership had to replace xm receiver. |
| 10886 mi | replace key fob |
| 23000 mi | particles from the previous broken compressor got through the entire a/c system causing ANOTHER failure withing 2 weeks. Parts are backordered, and not expected to arrive at the shop until july 28. (car brought in June 27) |
| 26000 mi | car took 10 minutes to start one morning. Dealership could not reproduce the problem. Returned the car with no work done. |
| 61700 mi | Battery was dead. Took to dealer for check out. They replaced battery. But couldn't get the radio to work. Probably a short, will need to take it back. Radio fixed the next day. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 60000 mi US $1500 |
Compressor replaced. Third compressor since new. Second was under warranty at 22,000. This is not acceptable. |
| 60700 mi | New compressor replaced last month had the clutch assembly that engages the compressor fall apart and drop parts on the road while driving. |
| 70000 mi | AC failed, compressor replaced for the fifth time since new. Front right running light. |
| 71300 mi | Left brake light. |
| 73000 mi US $9 |
Left front fog light. This car burns up lights. the only thing I have not replaced is one headlight. |
| 75700 mi | Right rear brake back up light. |
| 64000 mi US $125 |
Passenger seat sensor indicated loads had been in seat but seatbelt not secured, setting off airbag light. Tested sensors and reset light. |
| 67000 mi US $170 |
Wire harness in drivers door frayed |
| 28700 mi | Glove Box Light Switch |
| US $100 | Replaced compressor, condenser |
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Entire AC system required replacement. Driver door wiring harness needed to be replaced |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Compass control unit failed |
| 170000 mi US $35 |
Replaced turn signal module in mirror. |
| 210000 mi US $325 |
Broken clockspring in the steering wheel |
| 58000 mi | Steering wheel clock spring gone bad (no steering wheel controls work including DSG paddles and horn). |
| 8000 mi | Rar passenger side window will not operate from switch on the door itself. Can operate window from master switch, however. Dealer says could not find a problem but 1 day after in the shop window would still not work. Need to take back in. Satellite radio intermittently works. Often receive a 'NO SAT RADIO' message when I do subscribe to a satellite radio service. Radio also has frequent bass problems, where the bass is turned up to an unacceptable level for no reason. |
| 39000 mi | Radio crackles, loses satellite connectivity. |
| 94700 mi US $60 |
airbag module HID bulb replacement |
| 13000 mi | Lumbar support in seat not working |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 108400 mi US $300 |
Alternator clutch pulley failed, chose to replace complete alternator due to miles on original. |
| 46000 mi US $150 |
replaced driver door wiring harness |
| 96200 mi US $130 |
"Fan relay switch" R and R'd - Fan had been only working on setting 4 - roaring! |
| 16000 mi | The battery fried which took out the ECU and TPMS system. |
| 135592 mi US $305 |
Chirping noise due to alternator decoupler pulley being worn. Alternator decoupler pulley and serpentine belt were replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $1150 |
AC was not cooling; mechanic found the AC compressor clutch slipping, so compressor was replaced. |
| 205000 mi US $380 |
Windshield wiper motor replaced |
| 205000 mi US $400 |
Electrical wire harness front passenger door. Heater AC blower motor |
| 105400 mi C $5 |
Had to splice wire harness in driver door as wire had broken. Dealer wanted $300 for new harness. $5 in supplies and 2 hrs in time . . . problem solved. |
| 137900 mi US $200 |
Heater blower motor was wobbling & squeaking. Replaced blower motor assembly. |
| 76000 mi US $375 |
Broken and shorted wiring in bundle to drivers door. Wiring loom replaced by dealer with updated part (more slack for flexibility at door hinge) Broken and shorted wiring in bundle to drivers door. Wiring loom replaced by dealer with updated part (more slack for flexibility at door hinge) |
| 79000 mi US $600 |
Wiper motor needed to be replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $50 |
Passenger front headlight burned-out and replaced. This is the third burned-out headlight replacement for the car since new. |
| 110000 mi | Replaced airbag sensor in passengers front seat. Had to return for replacement of airbag sensor in driver's seat. Airbag light again on. Problem being diagnosed. Battery died. Replaced. |
| 46000 mi US $177 |
Airbag harness under driver seat developed a short and activated the dash warning light. Dealer repaired wiring |
| 80000 mi US $400 |
Driver's side rear passenger door lock solenoid failed and was replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $300 |
Trunk wouldn't close, electronic actuator defective |
| 88200 mi | Electronic fuel cap latch needed maintenance. The signal bulb in my rear view mirror has burned out and it will be $350 to fix it and I'm putting that off (hopefully forever) as that is a ridiculous amount to pay to fix a burned out bulb. |
| 95500 mi | Idiot light said rear brake light out. Took to the shop to replace. Brake light fine, but electrical signal from the brake light to the computer on the fritz. Very expensive, advised to just ignore the computer. |
| 105700 mi US $360 |
broken clockspring. also replaced LED in rear view mirror. |
| 65000 mi US $35 |
Left low-beam headlight burned out, replaced both as a set. Problem found by warning indicator light. |
| 199000 mi US $40 |
AC compressor clutch broken. Unable to source a new clutch, complete compressor replaced. |
| 24000 mi | air bag warning light. need airbag replacement. parts ordered. |
| 45000 mi | Radio buttons warping. |
| 68000 mi US $500 |
air bag clockspring replacement |
| 120000 mi US $12 |
Headlight bulb burned out, replaced by owner. |
| 221700 mi US $25 |
Blower Motor Replaced |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 16000 mi | XM satellite radio receiver was defective and the dealer ordered a replacement. |
| 20000 mi | New radio installed. Old radio had defective buttons. |
| 154380 mi C $60 |
Blower motor replaced Headlight bulb |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 77000 mi | airbag light, resistance too high reading on passenger seat connection. 2nd time. reset computer. |
| 90000 mi US $91 |
Resistance too high error on airbag system right passenger seat. |
| 178000 mi US $282 |
The air conditioner control valve had to be replaced. |
| 210600 mi US $480 |
Dealer incorrectly diagnosed the reason my window was not rolling up. Wanted to replace window motor which was not bad and did not repair the window not rolling up. |
| 211000 mi US $54 |
After dealer had incorrectly diagnosed and not repaired my drivers window that would not roll up I took car to local VW guru. The window switch was bad so he replace that which repaired the window. |
| 222000 mi | Replaced front headlight |
| 225000 mi US $1150 |
Shop replaced blower/dryer, condenser and recharged system |
| 186000 mi US $59 |
Replace rear center brake light |
| 83000 mi US $120 |
Airbag light on. Recall for faulty connectors on side airbags. |
| 116600 mi US $333 |
Battery light stays on until after car is revved past 2k rpm. |
| 108500 mi C $300 |
The cabin air blower fan bearing were done. Loud noise. The entire fan was replaced with the modulator. |
| 41000 mi | climate control module caused flapper door noise, but otherwise worked fine |
| 113000 mi US $120 |
A/C fan failed and was replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $120 |
Bad alternator bearing and clutch. Replaced. Noted an increase in mpg's as a result. Not sure why. |
| 117800 mi C $115 |
Umbilical wires to door broke. Could not open window and door open alarm kept ringing. Broken wires and burned out bulbs at rear |
| 121520 mi | I had a burned out bulb, the mechanic said it was the vanity mirror, i just touched it and it works but I will need to make another visit just to shut the dash light off. |
| 35000 mi | Passenger-side airbag |
| 61520 mi | Airbag warning light |
| 89880 mi C $98 |
Airbag light. Wiring under drivers seat repaired |
| 67000 mi US $800 |
WINDOW WIRING HARNESS WIRES SHORTED OUT CAUSING DRIVER WINDOW TO STAY DOWN, AND ALL FUNCTIONS FROM DRIVERS SIDE NOT TO WORK, INCLUDING INTERIOR LIGHT TO STAY ON. CAR THOUGHT THE "DOOR WAS AJAR" |
| 82000 mi US $13 |
Replaced headlight bulb. Took about 30 minutes. The next one will take about 10 minutes, there is a learning curve. |
| 50840 mi | Door ajar light and chime stayed on even though door was closed. A sensor/electrical problem. easily repaired and was still under factory warranty. |
| 149000 mi US $400 |
Wiring harness for drivers door had a short. Electric window would not operate. Solution was to replace the wiring harness in the door |
| 160000 mi US $72 |
Airbag sensor under drivers seat failed |
| 124500 mi US $500 |
A/C compressor seized; most likely what caused the issue back in August. Had usual mechanic fix; all should be fine now. |
| 119400 mi | Ventilation system was very noisy, Garage stated that the blower fan was clogged, wanted to charge $269.00 to remove and clean. I was able to do this myself. Due to a faulty cabin filter, the filter had been damaged and came apart. |
| 128200 mi US $195 |
Ac valve needed changing and system charged. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Airbag light on. Connector under seat bad. |
| 112300 mi US $20 |
replaced air recirculator motor. |
| 20000 mi | Replace starter under warranty. |
| 112420 mi C $350 |
Wiring harness on drivers door failed |
| 58000 mi US $550 |
Left-rear turn signal bulb replaced. |
| 64500 mi US $1000 |
Window wouldn't operate. Replaced wiring harness in driver-side door. |
| 107000 mi US $400 |
Airbag light came on. There was something wrong with the electrical connection. |
| 40300 mi | Radio and CD making static noise. Dealer replaced under warranty |
| 64000 mi US $600 |
Drivers side door latch broken. Remote key fob didnt work due to this. |
| 89000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced alternator and serpentine belt |
| Dealer fixed memory function for power seat. |
| 106000 mi US $880 |
Alternator replacement |
| 144000 mi US $235 |
Airbag light. Replace passenger bag on/off indicator wiring harness |
| 110000 mi US $650 |
Driving home in a blowing wind and rain storm all dash lights came on. After arriving home went back out 2 hours later and the cooling fan was running. Restarted car all dash lights were off. Drove 10 min.Parked car and DEAD in a.m. |
| 180000 mi US $850 |
fuse box under hood |
| 124200 mi US $362 |
Motor burned out in auto window on driver side. Motor dealer part only so it had to be ordered. Motor was replaced and window works |
| 141000 mi US $500 |
Air conditioner cooling poorly (still not great). Fixes in order done: - recharge - hoses replaced - recharge - cabin air filter swap - plenum cleaned - more hoses replaced - recharge - recharge Still not fixed: leak somewhere else. |
| 142000 mi | AC not working well. |
| 41540 mi | Speedo needle bouncing, cluster to be replaced. |
| 74800 mi US $425 |
Electronic Door Control Module - became disfunctional - required complete R&R |
| 79000 mi US $200 |
Battery discharging - while parked, replaced battery cable |
| 81900 mi | Bad solenoid in switch |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Drivers Door control switch and battery. |
| 51460 mi C $420 |
passenger rear door would not lock in auto. Replaced door handle which apparently has switch in it.. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $375 |
Drivers side door lock actuator (module) failed causing car to think door closed at all times and drivers door lock to act crazy. Door lock actuator (module) replaced. |
| 168020 mi | Heater fan relay - fan only worked on high |
| 95300 mi US $360 |
Blower motor replaced. Works fine now. |
| 50005 mi | Domelight and chime was inoperable when driver's side door was opened. Dealer replaced latch on door and wiring harness. Wiring harness melted slightly between the door and body of vehicle. Domelight and chime was inoperable when driver's side door was opened. Dealer replaced latch on door and wiring harness. Wiring harness melted slightly between the door and body of vehicle. |
| 52000 mi US $100 |
this warranty repair was for the diver's side airbag connectors. they put gold plated connector's so the air bag light would not come on. heater fan motor was making a rough noise on settings on 1 and 2. Dealer stated regular problems with these jettas. |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door
5-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 50000 mi US $1000 |
Passenger airbag had to be replaced and wiring from body to door had to be replaced. |
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