2006 Volkswagen Jetta fuel system problems

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · AK

There has been tampering done to my vehicle how do I assure safety and have it investigated and have a repair man look over the vehicle after the theft?

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · AK

There are some mounting brackets, suspension brackets, nuts and bolts associated to the operation of the vehicle that have broke more than once please contact me and I will give u further detail.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)..

Filed May 23, 2019 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · WA

Car can sputter on freeway at times and can stall out when decelerating from freeway cruising speed. Fuel lines are empty despite having replaced fuel pump and filter, as well as wiring harness.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · TX

Vw jetta tdi 2.5l 2006 - plastic engine cover tapped a hole into fuel rail. Diesel fuel leaked all over engine and engine started smoking. Fire was immanent had I continued to drive. Lost fuel on road and ground. Vw customer service line says my VIN does not show a recall for this but the leak issue is posted all over internet and tdi forum sites and youtube. Vw should recall this before someone gets hurt. Hole looks like a lesion or a sore that his been rubbed by the plastic cover on the weak metal tube fuel rail. Now, new jettas are made with rubber fuel tubes. They have definitely known about this for many years (since 2007 at least).

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 276,000 miles · VA

The vehicle has a long history of the throttle becoming inoperative resulting in no-power (idle power strictly speaking) conditions. That condition is cleared when the clutch pedal is depressed and released. Recently there was an instance of uncommanded acceleration: instead of no power, full power was applied by the engine. Again cycling the clutch cleared the condition. The no-power cases appeared more likely in urban driving and soon after a transmission shift but did occur under almost any conditions. The full-power case occurred once, climbing a hill at ~2800' altitude. The power fail occurred as early as 34k miles, and continued with vw's knowledge until ~72k miles, when vw of america technicians finally did something to end it. Those symptoms started recurring at ~270k miles. The acceleration incident occurred at about 275k miles. The vehicle has been taken out of service; it will be sent to a salvage yard if the ntsb is not interested in the vehicle.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the parking warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated and the fuel tank leaked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Airbags, Fuel system · 155,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted, but began to jolt and move slowly. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was caused by "georgia fuel" and that the fuel line needed to be repaired. Also, the passenger side air bar warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be rewired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · OH

Driving along the road and coolant suddenly flushed out of car. Water pump had to be replaced along with timing belt. Oil leaks in multiple places are starting to appear. I wondered why I was going through so much oil. Mechanic alerted me to the poor design and build and told me to check of open recalls and similar problems.

Filed Feb 24, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · CA

At approx 80-90k I started hearing a clattering noise from the engine and extra noise when idling. Also, the car has a hard time shifting (automatic trans). After taking the car to a mechanic, I was told that it's the dsg dmf coming apart and rattling. After doing some research, I find it's a common problem. It started happening shortly after my car went out of cpo warranty, which expired at 74k. I didn't really pay that much attention to it until it got worse. This is a 06 tdi mkv with auto dsg, brm engine. Also experiencing difficulties with soot in fuel filter, likely due to faulty seal in fuel injectors under cam shaft. Once again, common problem according to mechanics and online forums on this model. There's a recall on the dmf for this model in australia, needs to have one for us.

Filed Aug 30, 2013 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, she began to smell gasoline inside the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and saw that gasoline was leaking onto the engine. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v621000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was informed that her VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.