The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission shuddered without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta: shudder or vibration when accelerating
6 of the 580 complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta describe shudder or vibration when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 94,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Shudder or vibration when accelerating by model year
What owners say
Vehicle lost power. Engine became louder. Car shudders under acceleration. Camshaft failure. Camshaft must be replaced. Known issue with this car.
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.
2006 jetta tdi 2/ 68k began shuddering at stop lights. Dealer claims the two-piece flywheel and clutch assembly is a weak design. Owner reports online claim loss of clutch (pedal falling to floor) while driving. My car will not be operated until repaired for the sake of safety.
I paid $1300 in repairs even though complaining of symptoms leading up to my failure while still under warranty. After repair I have discovered this is a common failure for my vehicle which could easily lead to catastrophe should failure occur at speed. I first reported a shudder when clutch engaged which dealer claimed was within vw's specs. The shudder grew worse then a "loose pebbles" noise was heard at idle. When the dealer heard this noise, they referenced a tsb and diagnosed an impending dual mass flywheel failure. I was fortunate to discover before the failure(which was immanent) as the failure would have destroyed the $6000 dsg transmission and if it occurred at speed could lock up the drive train.
Grinding sound when clutch pedelal is deessed, shuddering at take off. Dealer and vw will not warranty at 29000 miles cost of a new clutch $2500.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Addressing Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Concerns, update authing system metadata.
- Update to model year applicability and existing tip for Dual clutch basic settings procedure.
- Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
- Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and...
- Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or...
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- P0102, P1128, P1296
- Tech Tips (Measure Value Block Request): If a request has been made for several MVBs from a DSG...
Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate may not have been manufactured to factory specifications. Some screws may not have been torqued properly during assembly and could loosen over time, causing a knocking sound when the vehicle is in motion. The driveshaft screws could loosen to the point where the driveshaft detaches from the gearbox.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is moving when this happens, the detached driveshaft could cause damage the gearbox housing. A damage gearbox housing could leak gearbox oil onto the street and create a risk of a vehicle crash for both the driver and other motorists.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2009. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 09V164000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta shudder
Is shudder or vibration when accelerating a common problem on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?
6 of 580 owner complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (1%) mention shudder or vibration when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?
There is 1 recall and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Stalling 35Airbag light 33Loss of power 30Headlights 24Jerking 23Check engine light 22Door locks 22Transmission failure 22Slipping 17Harsh shifting 15Won't shift 14No deployment 12Engine failure 12Hesitation 11Fuel pump 10Grinding brakes 9Won't start 8Knocking 7Power windows 7Adaptive cruise 6Fire or smoke 6Seat belt 6Wipers 6Misfire 5Premature wear 5
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