2006 Volkswagen Beetle transmission problems

Filed Apr 30, 2021 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · WA

When in motion, the transmission fails to engage gears at appropriate engine speeds. Sometimes the engine revs way too high and slams into the next gear, producing dangerous jolts. Other times the gear fails to engage at all, resulting in complete loss of vehicle power. My vehicle was stranded in city traffic due to this temporary failure of the transmission to engage properly. The vehicle has been examined by qualified technicians and certain control parts have been replaced but the vehicle continues to display this defective behavior seemingly at random. I and others could have been very seriously injured because of this defect in the vehicle's drivetrain.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen beetle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost acceleration. The contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle resumed to normal. The contact also stated that the failure occurred for approximately eight months every day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a transmission valve body failure and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised that the extended warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 12/13/2017 *ln

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · NY

Hard shifting from first to second, and second to third and when car downshifts thru 1-2 2-3 just had transmission fluid replaced by dealer. Just found out on line this problem has happened since 2003 till 2016 in beetles

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · AZ

My 2006 vw beetle only has 64,000 miles on it, has received regular maintenance, and the transmission went out. This mechanical breakdown is premature for the miles and care this car has.

Filed May 30, 2017 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · NY

Auto trans slips when shifting from 1-2 and 2-3 and it also makes car jump forward when it shifts into gear moving fwd. This is a safety problem vw has had since 2003but does not accept blame for problem at 87,000 had fluid changed and problem started it seems vw doesn't care just like airbag and diesel problems.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · FL

Transmission problems related to this model. Car hesitates when automatic transmission is shifting gears.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · RI

A well documented transmission problem under 100,000 miles there was a lawsuit that I was unaware of my transmission is now having this issue.

Filed Dec 11, 2015 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · CT

06 dig tranny making noise, vibrating badly. Dealer says, 77000 miles transmission needs to be replaced. The 10 yr 10000 mile warranty is for 2007 and up vehicles. 2006 is not included. ( my th400 tranny in my buick has lasted 39 years......)

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · CA

While driving the engine RPM's will go extremely high followed by a thump sound as if the car jumps back into gear. Vw of america issued extended warranty which expired in february 2014. It was determined that a valve in the transmission is bad so an extension was issued on the warranty but owners were not told of this and had to have car problems since there was no other to take the car in for any repair of the transmission. A recall notice should have been issued since numerous owners have had this issue which is costing thousands per car to correct.

Filed Jan 15, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 140,000 miles · SC

I am including my complaint after reading all the complaints from other people who have unfortunately bought this car. This car has been a money pit and one issue after another. They are not safe cars. We got a total clear inspection from the vw dealer ( of course) and then there was some sort of oil leak, which we spent 2k fixing, then the drivers side window just decided to stop working and the entire window had to be duct taped up in the dead of winter until we could order a replacement , then the controller need to be replaced ($500) then the car started lurching non stop and now we are told it needs a new transmission. Seriously? Vw needs to address the transmission issues in this car and they need to be recalled. They are a safety issue. We bought the car for $5500 and have about another 4k into it. I would never recommend this car to anyone. Please do something and make vw take a closer look at the lemons they are selling people. I will now have to scrap this car, because it's not safe. Especially the transmission issue......how can it be ignored with so many people having the same exact issue with the transmission?