2006 Volkswagen Jetta Review

2006 Volkswagen Jetta is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 179.30 in length and 57.40 in height. Made in Mexico, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,605 with just total of 6 recalls in the past 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 14.50 gallon. The engine is 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL and uses 22 of gasoline in the city and 22 on highways.

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Trims Available: 7
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,605 USD
MPG: 35 - 36 City / 41 - 42 HWY
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 15 gallon

Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Trims

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 30 HWY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 25 City / 31 - 32 HWY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Engine: 1.9L L4 SOHC 8V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 35 - 36 City / 41 - 42 HWY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5L PZEV

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 30 HWY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 2.5L

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 30 HWY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 2.5L PZEV

Engine: 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 30 HWY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 6A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 - 25 City / 31 - 32 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 07V284000 started on /Date(1182744000000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHAFING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A FUEL LEAK OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR AND WILL ALSO INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.

Recall 07V442000 started on /Date(1190606400000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.

Consequence: NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 09V164000 started on /Date(1242705600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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 10V621000 started on /Date(1291957200000-0500)/.

Summary: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.

Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.

Recall 14E007000 started on /Date(1394168400000-0500)/.

Summary: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Consequence: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

Recall 20E064000 started on /Date(1600833600000-0400)/.

Summary: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.

Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

FAQ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta is made in Mexico between 1981 to 2021.

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2006 Volkswagen Jetta look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 22 miles, which is lower then 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2006 Volkswagen Jetta so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is lower than $10,145.

There are 6 recalls recorded in our database for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Volkswagen All models of 2006

Volkswagen Golf

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen GTI

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Jetta

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen New Beetle

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Passat

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Phaeton

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Rabbit

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

Volkswagen Touareg

$17,900 - $23,790
22 City / 30 HWY
7 Trims
5
1
2.5L L5 DOHC 20V

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