2006 Volkswagen Jetta: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Transmission · 265,000 miles · SC

Transmission goes into limp mode once vehicle reaches normal operating temperature. Codes are p1689 and p0746. When this happens the car will only function in 2nd gear and nothing else. This is very dangerous on interstates where the minimum speed limit can not be reached. Researching online, this is a known problem and the mechatronic needs to be replaced.

Filed Mar 5, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 179,545 miles · WA

Takata recall. I was driving on a speed limit of 35mph when my vehicle shifted down to first gear and my prnds indicators started blinking, it would shift to second gear after that. Later on called my friend and he dose not know the exact problem but he said it is a limp mode car, what ever that means. Good thing I just got off a highway and couple mins it happened. Thank you jesus! The car is 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi 1.9l.

Filed Mar 11, 2016 · Engine · 42,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving 30-40 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power. The dealer stated that the engine control unit failed and caused the vehicle to go into limp mode. As a result, the engine control unit shut off the fuel. The contact stated that this was a design by the manufacturer as a safety feature, and that the vehicle operated as intended. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was concerned that the failure was not addressed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000. ...updated 04/12/16 *bf updated 04/13/16.*jb *js *js

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · WI

In the morning I went to start my car and I shifted it into reverse and there was a loud noise. I then went to drive it and the transmission would not shift out of third gear.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Transmission · 22,314 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he noticed that the vehicle would not shift gears. He pulled over and waited until the vehicle cooled down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they were not sure what was wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance.the failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. Updated 08/23/12*lj updated 09/24/2012

Filed Jan 4, 2012 · Transmission · 66,783 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of first gear. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 66,783. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Transmission · GA

My cars transmission did not respond to the accelerator input- the car seemed to be stuck in neutral but the indicator was in the drive position - this happened while at speed and I had to maneuver out of traffic to get off to the side of the road - I was almost hit as I could not accelerate the car because of this problem. The car needed to be towed away for repair.

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Transmission · 29,476 miles · NE

While driving on a divided highway changed from 3rd to 4th gear. Vehicle clutch engaged odd and upon slowing to a red light vehicle would not shift properly. Attempted to go at green light and clutch gave out midway through intersection and stalled car. Got vehicle going before a collision. Had vehicle towed to local vw dealership (performance, omaha) who told me that the luk clutch was not a warranty item and the recalls only applied to sacs. Vw of america (the rep had only worked with vw for 3 months) seemed to be clueless and only backed up dealers assessment. Dealer informed me that many vw come in with less than 30k miles and clutch problems which is a poor and dangerous design to have it fail before 80k miles. Clutch linkage was found to be the problem and was broken, one hard shift due to a broken linkage caused the clutch plate to shred. Total charge quoted $2200 out of pocket for a manufacturer design flaw.

Filed Feb 28, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 67,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the vehicle would not shift gears. Whenever the gears shifted, the vehicle would stall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replace. There was also a massive oil leak in the engine. The manufacturer was contacted and informed him to take the vehicle back to the dealer for the repairs and it would be covered under the warranty. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. Updated 04/12/11*lj the consumer no longer owns the vehicle. Updated 04/29/11

Filed Sep 23, 2009 · Transmission · 38,757 miles · TX

Car was on a terminal access ramp at an airport, at less than 20mph when it suddenly lost all motive power with the engine still running. The "p-r-n-d-1-2" on the instrument cluster was flashing on and off and the transmission seemed to be stuck in neutral regardless of where the automatic transmission selector was placed. Car had to be towed to a vw dealer and was diagnosed with a defective/ failed "mechatronic unit" car remained at dealership for six (6) weeks waiting for parts. Car was returned on 09-23-2009 and appears to operate normally.

Filed Mar 18, 2008 · Transmission · 54,754 miles · CA

2006 jetta tdi. Dmf and clutch failure after 54,000 mi of normal driving. Car stuck in gear while driving, unable to stop and go. Not covered under extended warranty. Described as normal wear and tear. Cheap dual mass flywheel and clutch components!

Filed Nov 28, 2007 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · PA

I purchased a brand new 2006 jetta tdi (standard shift); at the time of this incident the vehicle had approx. 17,000 miles on it. I was driving on the highway and upon downshifting the clutch failed and the vehicle was stuck in gear; I was unable to take the car out of gear or change speed. This incident LED me to have to drive the vehicle off to the side of the highway while being unable to safely control the vehicle. Upon further investigation it appears that this has been a common problem with sachs clutches from volkswagen. Clearly, without a recall, this is puts many drivers in an extremely unsafe situation. The dealer repaired this problem for no cost; however, they were unaware that this problem is common and that vw has recently released a service bulletin regarding the failing clutches. A recall is the answer; however, vw so far has not had to issue one.