69,000 mile clutch failure seems to be common place but no recall or offer to assist in the cost of repairs.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta transmission complaints
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2006 vw jetta tdi with dsg automatic transmission, dual mass flywheel failing, vw dealers keep in stock because high number of failures, mechatronic unit failing when driving, vehicle will reach 3rd gear then suddenly downshift to 1st gear. Resulting in a hard jerk. Gear shift indicators on dash will start to flash, shutting off vehicle and restarting will reset unit but as soon as you get to 3rd gear problem reoccurs. Known issue with 2007 -2009 dsg transmissions vw extended warranty to 10 years or 100,000 miles on these transmissions but fail to acknowledge the issue with 2006, contacting vw will respond with only we're sorry. Also expect long delays in getting a mechatronic unit.
Dsg automatic transmission unexpectedly shifts into neutral while driving. It has happened about six times after the car had 30,000 miles on it.
The dual mass flywheel on the 2006 vw jetta tdi has excessive noise coming from the transmission. Flywheel is bad and needs to be replaced.
Transmission is my vehicle is faulty. It shifts funny and sometimes when I pull out in traffic, there is considerable lag like all power is loss for a short period of time. Also, the dmf in this transmission is known to have problems. I've been told they were recalled in australia, but not the us. That is insane...consumer safety my [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shifted into reverse; the vehicle had a dsg transmission. The contact turned the vehicle on and off which reset the problem. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the problem could not be repaired because the transmission was sealed. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 88,530. Updated 01/14/11
I'm in the midst of getting a dsg transmission repaired and it could cost as much as $4000. The transmission began making "grinding" noises, and I was told that there are bearings that will need to be replaced. I know through various vw forums that there have been recalls on this transmission and I would like vw to back up their product.
2006 volkswagen jetta tdi dual mass flywheel is failing. Sound from bell housing getting louder. Other owners report drivetrain lockup when failing. Problem appears to be higher than normal incident rate.
1 clutch pedal when depressed stays down. 2 intermittent 3 , fly wheel damage, return bearing damage, cost of repair $2400.00.
2006 vw jetta with dsg transmission. Vehicle lurched and lost power as if gas had been switched off or transmission was unexpectedly disengaged from engine. This occurred on very hot day, 100+ degrees, while driving on the interstate. Vehicle regained power 2-3 seconds after loss. This happened 4 to 5 times on a 400 mile drive. One time occurred while passing and forced me to take action and cancel my pass of the slower moving vehicle. This has occurred in the past but it was only on a very hot drive about a year or two ago.
2006 vw jetta tdi with dsg automatic transmission: while slowing down approaching a stoplight vehicle transmission failed to stay in gear acting like it was in neutral. Vehicle had flashing lights on dashboard behind gear-shift indications. After several attempts to re-engage transmission, gears finally engaged and vehicle was driven to side of highway. Turned vehicle off, waited several minutes and restarted vehicle and it operated normally. Owner's manual said to contact dealer as soon as possible if this happens. Dealer said code was pb1819-valve body failure. Vehicle mileage: 72,500.
I have a 2006 vw jetta equipped with a dsg automatic transmission. I have a flywheel that is failing. This can cause the car to lock up and cause an accident. I notice while searching online that this is a very common problem with this model jetta. I think that this should be examined and vw should have to make this right.
The dmf flywheel on 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi comes apart. Mine separated and was scraping so I stopped driving it until I received the new flywheel and clutch. It started with a scraping sound that happened more frequent everyday and a little louder. After 5 days I realized it was coming from the flywheel. There are numerous problems with these I have found on freds tdi page. Most were from a different flywheel manufacturer and I was surprised to see mine was made by sachs these can cause serious damage to a vehicle if it breaks apart. This car seems really well made and is alot of fun to drive. I have been real happy with it but think this should not have happened and could be dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle abnormally decelerated and would not respond to the contact's attempts to drive forward or in reverse. The contact was unable to move the vehicle and it was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised that the transmission would need replacing. A diagnostic was performed but produced no failure codes. The manufacturer offered to cover one half of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The vehicle experienced various recurring failures since the date it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where the battery was replaced, throttle valves were cleaned, the recirculation valve was replaced, the engine fan control module was replaced, the fuel pressure sensor was replaced, the crank case breeder valve was replaced, the high pressure fuel pump was replaced, and the cam shaft follower was replaced. The vehicle was also repaired under the recall 09v164000, power train driveline, driveshaft and had the sunroof drained due to water leakage. The failure mileage was 16,257 and the current mileage was 47,000.
Vw jetta tdi 2006, mileage 177 000km on aug 5, 2010, I heard a strange noise from the engine /transmission, as I was driving on the hwy. And I also felt vibration at 120-130km /h. I pulled into a vw dealership to check it out. The service advisor took the car for a test drive and told me that there is a noise coming from the flywheel, but nothing serious. The very next day on aug 6,2010 while driving in the city I heard more and louder noise from the trans. An at I drove slowly for about 7km. Into another vw dealer. At this point after a they raised the car on the hoist they told me that the springs from the flywheel are broken and the flywheel needs to be changed. They told me that this is common issue due to wear and tear. The replacement part ( the flywheel) will cost about $900cnd. And the labor they told me would be 8h which is $800 so to total cost is $2100. I do not think that this a normal to have the flywheel broken just like that. I also won an oder car which I drove over 400 000 and never had problems with the flywheel. Please advise on what are my options at this point. Thank you
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The transmission shifted into neutral gear while driving. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in recall 09v333000 power train: automatic transmission. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 91, 5000.
Purchased a 2006 vw jetta tdi, used, with 61,800 miles. Clutch felt weird to me when I purchased the car but thought it was normal. Less then two weeks after purchase I noticed gears slipping. The dealership diagnosed worn clutch disk and damaged throw-out bearing. A properly manufactured clutch assembly should not fail at 61,000 miles, if ever. From what I've read it may be due to bad design of the dual mass flywheel, which over-heats the disk and causes damage. This is a serious issue which may cause sudden loss of control of your vehicle while driving down the highway. Many drivers are not "in-tune" with their vehicle and may not recognize the problem until a serious accident like this does happen. The issue is rampant, and seems it may be inevitable for most 2006 vw builds. Http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=137014.
Flywheel issue in a 2006 vw jetta tdi.
The engine began chattering while idling. It has 80k miles. The chattering became worse so I took it to the local dealer. The transmission housing was cracked, the flywheel broken and slip kit cracked. It was leaking oil from the transmission. Total repair will be more than $6000 and take more than 6 weeks to complete the repair. The parts dealers are having a hard time finding a flywheel. I have had the car serviced at the dealer since I bought it.
Driving home on country road in the pouring down rain when at about 50 MPH the engine RPM revved, dash warning lights lit, flashed and rang. The prnd was flashing. Luckily a driveway was nearby to get out of traffic. Knew at this point what had happened because we had the very same thing happen in october of 2009. Megatronics unit had failed and was replaced at a cost of $1900. Called dealership for appointment on june 8th. Happened again 5 times on way to dealership. Told from diagnostic test that it had a bad steering angle sensor and gateway module. No parts were available. Had to take car 70+ miles back home. The car malfunctioned on the way home in a construction zone. Felt it was unsafe to drive any further. Stopped at a different dealership. Left car for them to diagnose. Found a second bad megatronics unit. Replaced under warranty from the first replacement. I feel that this car needs to be recalled for the safety concern that the vehicle loses power at any given time, in any road situation you can think of. You cannot always be prepared to react to this. You have no power to get out of harms way. The only way to correct this is to shut the car off and restart and hope it works. Previous odi #10286197.
Clutch failure, problem disengaging clutch.
Failure of dsg transmission and dual mass flywheel on 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi.
At approximately 79k miles my 2006 vw jetta tdi began to rattle loudly in the engine compartment at idle and low rpms. Significant engine shudder also. The dealer reports that the dual-mass flywheel and pressure plate have failed. Flywheel failure is a serious safety defect. This is a known issue and vw has replaced this flywheel with a more reliable design. Believe this dmf has already been a safety recall in europe and australia, but being called normal wear and tear in the u.s.
While driving a 2006 vw jetta diesel, all power was lost to the drive wheels with the prnds display on the dashboard flashing. Car has 46,000 miles on it. This has been referred to as a false neutral. I was able to coast to the road side, turn off the car and restart it with normal function of 300 yards then problem repeated requiring a tow to the dealer. A failure of the mechatronix unit in the dsg was discovered and part replaced. A similar issue had occurred at around 10, 000 miles , was looked at by the dealer with no issue found.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard noises within the vehicle was idling. When driving, he noticed that the transmission was not shifting properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the dual mass fly wheel was repaired. The contact referenced recall 09v164000 (power train: driveline: driveshaft) as related to the failure he experienced. The current mileage was approximately 68,000. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
I purchased the 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi from a private owner 6 months ago. There was a sound apparent when I purchased it but I thought it was typical for a diesel vehicle, after 6 months of driving I took it to my mechanic and was told that the dmf (dual mass flywheel) was failing. I've done research online to find that the dmf manufactured by sachs that volkswagen uses in their 2000 and later models have a high rate failure after in as little as 10,000 miles. Causing complete transmission or engine failure of varying degrees. The cost for this repair can range between $2000.00 - $8000.00. Not only is the expense high due to a manufacturer defect in the flywheel, but the risk is even higher, causing hesitation in acceleration when pulling out into traffic or sudden wheel lock and loss of control at any given moment while traveling. It is highly recommended that this problem be address for the safety and concern of any volkswagen vehicle owner with this defective flywheel.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact heard a rattling noise in the transmission. He took the vehicle to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the dual mass flywheel needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000. The current mileage was approximately 106,000.
2.0t engine with dsg triptronic transmission. I've noticed, this occurs when the car has been driven for about an hour (give or take) and it happens in stop and go traffic. This occurs usually during a stop light/stop sign or stop and go traffic. As you have come to a complete stop and release the brake pedal to start moving (in other words no pedal being pressed) the car tends shift/jerk before you press the accelerator. In many occasions, you need to slam the brakes so the car doesn't launch itself to hit a car/traffic in front of you. This "acceleration/launch/trans jerk" last about 1-3 seconds at that point you hear some "metal clunk or some type of metal hitting noise". In one instance, the car's shift indicator went blank and the car didn't respond in highway traffic. Pulled to the side, and car was normal again. There is serious accident potential with this problem. I see there are a lot of complaints with this transmission from other owners (from seeing complaints on this website) including a neighbor 2006 jetta with dsg transmission & friend who has a 2007 gti with a 2.0t engine & dsg trans-both have same problem. I really hope someone does and finally look into this problem and help us consumers and most importantly, before someone becomes hurt. Car is currently at dealer, however, they say they can't find nothing wrong with it.
At 72k our 2006 vw jetta tdi began to make a loud intermittent rattle in the engine compartment. The dealer says the flywheel failed it is a dual-mass flywheel that I see sometimes fragments, damaging the housing or even the transmission. We had no fragmenting but consider flywheel failure a serious safety defect. Vw dealer wants to install a new dmf!
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