2006 Volkswagen Jetta: complete transmission failure

Filed May 31, 2019 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was then taken to wallace volkswagen of johnson city (3101 e oakland ave, johnson city, tn 37601, (423) 952-0888) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 232,094 miles · TN

I have two major saftey problems that could have ended in a fatality.first my transmission went out without a warning while I was on the interstate going 75 MPH and a 18 wheeler was behind me the car dropt down to 40 MPH and I almost got rearended by the semi.I had the transmission rebuild.second thing I pulled out of burgerking and the car has no power and about got tboned and theres no check engine light on.

Filed May 13, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 45,000 miles · VA

The direct shift gear transmission failed. The car could no longer get out of neutral.

Filed Feb 8, 2014 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · AL

Our jetta experienced a "false neutral" problem back in december, 2013. (95,000 miles) I did some research and found that it could be due to a low voltage condition. I checked the electrical system and found the alternator to be faulty. I replaced it and kept driving the car. Everything seemed fine until mid january, 2014 when we experienced another fn event. We were able to switch the car off and then back on and the condition went away. I called our local vw dealer and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic. The results of this test came back and they said we needed a new mechatronics unit (this controls the transmission) at a cost of $2300.00 I am familiar with these cars and also familiar with the fact that vw has already investigated this issue in later year cars. This investigation (the federal safety agency action# pe09035) resulted in a recall campaign (the federal safety agency# 09v333000) where vw replaced defective mechatronics units and extended the warranty on the affected units to 10yrs/100,000 miles. Less than 24 hours after receiving this diagnosis, the transmission completely locked up while driving down the road, luckily it was at an intersection and the speed was less than 15mph. I had the car towed back to the vw dealer, the transmission must now be replaced ($6,000.00) I content that this is the same or nearly the same issue addressed in the previous campaign and that vw did not find the root cause of the mechatronics and subsequent transmission failure. A new investigation needs to be opened to address this problem, it is a safety issue which has already been addressed for some of their vehicles. Vw needs to be made to address it for all dsg equipped vehicles, especially ones manufactured before the previously investigated lot. I contacted vwoa and even though my vehicle is still within the mileage range of the warranty extension they will not offer any assistance in the repairs.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the transmission failed. The contact stated he heard a loud noise underneath the engine. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection where the mechanic stated the dual mass fly-wheel and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2012 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NC

The car developed a rattle around 80000 miles, after searches on the internet I was sure the dual mass flywheel (dmf)was failing. I took the car to the dealer today and they confirmed it was the dmf. They also confirmed this is a common problem and volks refuses to do anything if car is out of warranty. Other countries are already making volks recall theses cars and replace the dmf. The cost of this repair is $1800. This problem affects about 30% of cars and can cause transmission failure which will lead to another $4200 dollar repair. I would really like to get help in getting volks to help with this repair.

Filed Jan 27, 2012 · Engine · 67,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. When the contact started the vehicle, she heard a noise similar to something moving inside the engine after the vehicle began violently shaking and jerking. When she attempted to place the vehicle into gear, the engine rpms would also increase. The vehicle was carefully driven to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the dual mass fly wheel had a hole in it which caused the metal to fracture the bell housing and damage the transmission. The mechanic replaced the fly wheel and informed her to replace the transmission. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MI

I started to notice a rattling noise prior to a dmf flywheel failure. The failure caused to vehicle to come to an uncontrolled out of control stop at a 68 MPH speed. This problem is known by vw america and has been a under a recall order in the uk. Vw has a repair kit for this known problem with a 1,600.00 instillation cost and has failed to contact owners and alert them to the life threatening result of this known catastrophic failure. Also, a catastrophic failure will result is complete transmission replacement (+8,000.00) and possibly the injury or death of the occupants due to an uncontrolled slide and drift and high speed.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · OH

Vehicle manual transmission failure, pushed clutch foot pedal clear to floor, would not spring back. On a busy road, able to pull off the road.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 5 MPH the contact heard a grinding noise. The sound could be heard at different speeds intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the transmission had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 09/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the new transmission arrived in two weeks and was replaced. Updated 10/05/11

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta tdi. The contact stated after having her transmission flushed by the dealer, they notified her that the vehicle would no longer shift into reverse. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised her that she would need to replace the transmission since it was faulty. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2011 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · FL

Vehicle has 74,000 & the transmission failed on the highway with no prior issues or warnings. Vw of america has refused to help because it is out of warranty however I know they are having serious issues with the typtronic and many transmissions have failed between 50k-70k miles. I was told this vehicle was already recalled in austrailia.