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3VWST71KX6M••••••2006 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Volkswagen JETTA build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
487on the model
191builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Electrical System 4Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainApr 2016
My volkswagen jetta tdi 2006 got the prnds flash of death, and I found out it was the mechatronic unit when I took it to the shop. I was driving on the highway going 75mph when the flashes started to occur. I couldn't give my engine any power and I started to decelerate at a…
Electrical SystemMay 2014
The driver side door wiring harness has failed and with it the driver side controls do not work. The door will not lock, the window will not roll down, the gas cap release does not work and the trunk release does not work. It also seems to have caused a short the rear driver…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2010
Vw has changed the diesel engines (tdi) starting with approximate year 2004 until 2007, when they stopped selling tdi to meet emission requirements. To save money and licensing fees to bosch they have changed from common rail system made by bosch (feeds the diesel fuel to engine…
Service BrakesApr 2008
Rear brakes wear unevenly (driver side rear pads have worn at an incredible rate) rear brakes also lock up easily while braking on loose pavement or gravel
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2006
Speedometer reads 10 to 15 percent high. At 65 mph the speedometer reads 73 mph. Dealer stated this is a common problem with jetta's and they were unable to correct
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWST71KX6M841903 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.