2006 Volkswagen Jetta: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Nov 20, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 121,000 miles · WA

So inside of my vehicle I am unable to open my trunk by flipping the trunk switch. My left passenger door is unable to function properly. The windows won't toll down, the door is unable to lock and it's stressful because my car got broken into because of it. My right mirror turn signal doesn't function any more when I signal right it signals really fast and it's only signals using my headlight and tail light signals. Sometimes there is a kick to my car when I'm driving and in a couple of occasion when I start my vehicle my car revs up on it's own. Just a bunch of issues it's stressful..

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 175,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced multiple electrical failures that included the headlights shutting off while driving, the door sensors erroneously indicating the doors were opened (which also caused an audible warning chime to activate), and the floor lights illuminated while driving. In addition, the driver side door locks and windows would not operate, the turn signals would no longer operate, and the air bag sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Lights · 102,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta equipped with aftermarket spyder headlights, part number: 444vg06-hid-drl-bk. While driving 15 MPH, the headlights failed to illuminate the roadway adequately enough to see at night. The failure recurred on a consistent basis. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 103,000 miles · NM

Our 2006 jetta tdi had an airbag fault. We took the vehicle to a volkswagen dealership and they tested the air code and found out that the passenger occupant detector module went bad due to a electrical malfunction in the circuit. The dealership was not able to say if the airbags were going to work on not in the case of a crash. Volkswagen is refusing to take any ownership of keeping their vehicle safe and covering the cost of the part. I contact volkswagen USA and they gave the reason they will not cover the part because I did not have an extended warranty. I feel that volkswagen is being neglectful to their claim on providing a safe vehicle. Now that the airbag sensor is going out, we are having more electrical problems with headlights, parking lights, taillights, brake lights, day time running lights, and turn signals.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Electrical · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine light and a light indicated that the headlights were not functioning were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the dealer stated that sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were not available.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 78,000 miles · CO

The car doesn't recognize that the door is open. The interior lighting does not come on and the notification that the headlights remain on is not functional. This has left me with a dead battery twice. Also, the car alarm rearms itself if the engine is not started within 30 seconds. I believe this is a safety issue in that the lighting is not functional which is a security concern at night.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Lights · NM

I am leasing a 2006 vw jetta since jan. 2006. Ever since, periodically one of the daylight headlights (mostly the right light) does not turn off after turning off the motor. I then turn the motor back on, move the car and turn it off again. The light will then turn off. Vw service is aware of this problem but could never detect anything wrong with it. 6 weeks ago, my brake light went out and the bulbs needed to be replaced. On feb 3rd, the daylight headlights turned off while I was driving. It was very dangerous because toas had a snowstorm and the supporting headlights (smaller) were not sufficient enough. I called vw headquarters on 2-3 and explained what happened. I wanted vw to start a case on it, replaced the headlight bulbs and credit me for the brake light I replaced earlier, because I think that the lighting issue comes from one source. I made an appointment with vw service for 2-5, but had to reschedule for 2-12 due to a snowstorm. However, meanwhile the daylight headlights turned back on again (after two days of not functioning). I brought the car to have the lights checked and vw service was not able to find anything wrong, but started a case on it. Meanwhile, vw headquarter called and told me that there is nothing wrong with the car. Yesterday again, the lights did not turn off after parking, and I almost had it towed to the dealership just to prove that I am not making anything up! It is very frustrating to deal with such incompetent people at the dealership and vw headquarter. I am worried that my child and my safety is at stake.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Lights · 2 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The headlights aim too high and do not shine on the road. The vehicle was repaired for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v442000 (exterior lighting:headlights); however, the failure still occurred after the cap was placed on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the lights met volkswagen specifications. The failure mileage was 2 and current mileage was 36,877. Updated 3/18/08 *cn the consumer stated dealer would not solve the problem. Updated 03/18/08

Filed Dec 2, 2007 · Lights · 1 miles · MN

My vw dealer tells me that the high and low headlights cannot be adjusted separately on my 2006 jetta. The low beams illuminate the road for about 100 feet and the high beams only illuminate the tree tops. I cannot see the road safely to drive with any combination. They have adjusted the beams several times and cannot fix it to a safe condition.

Filed Nov 28, 2007 · Lights · 6 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the high beams were aimed too high. They shine upwards into the trees. The failure has been occurring since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that they were unable to adjust the high and low beams. His vehicle is included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v442000 (exterior lighting:headlights); however, he is still experiencing the failure. The manufacturer has not offered any further assistance and the dealer never placed the adjuster cap on the head lamps. The engine size and VIN were unknown. The failure mileage was 6 and current mileage was 17,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2007 · Lights · OK

2006 vw jetta recall on headlamp inspection/modification. Consumer states that the headlamps are now back where they were. Consumer also states that the high beams shine into the tree tops. *kb the consumer stated the high beams were useless as they shined about 20 feet down the road. There was absolutely no illumination change looking down the road between the low beams and the high beams. The consumer had the headlights adjusted so that the high beams were effective, but then the low beams shined down very close to the front of the vehicle which did not provide illumination far enough down the road. Recall # 07v442000

Filed Jul 17, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · VA

Vehicle failed to start on multiple occasions due to insufficient battery charge. Owner observed brake lights including chmsl would come on independently while the vehicle was parked, shut off, and unoccupied with no brake pedal application. No other lights were on at the same time interior, headlights, turn signals were on. This was presumably the cause of the battery drain issue. On multiple occasions after jump starting the vehicle owner observed loss of power while trying to accelerate. Input to the accelerator was momentarily ineffective and had trouble maintaining highway speed. The engine did not stall and no fault codes were generated. Power was restored after a few seconds, but the symptoms would occur several times during a drive. Vehicle was brought to a volkswagen dealership service facility (lindsay vw in sterling, va) on 7/13/2007. The owner described the above symptoms to the service advisor. The owner was called later on the same date and told that the dealership could not verify the claim and that no repair was performed. Took car to a different dealer (fairfax vw) who correctly diagnosed the problem as a faulty brake light switch. The repair part is the same part used in the recall. The car was fixed under warranty and the repair invoice even states "recall" on it but the dealer says my car is not part of the recall and I never received notification.