Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2006 Volkswagen GLI. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem).
My car is a 2006 vw Gli. The transmission was rebuilt 3 months ago and cost me a fortune, and now this. I just heard from my transmission technician that my mechatronic unit needs to be replaced in the dsg transmission. Many, many vw and Audi buyers have had to have these replaced. Read details...
I'm in the midst of getting a dsg transmission repaired and it could cost as much as $4000. The transmission began making "grinding" noises, and I was told that there are bearings that will need to be replaced. Read details...
2006 jetta Gli with dsg gearbox, repeated transmission clunking (in automatic mode) when downshifting from 2nd to 1st, and harsh thunking in first gear from a stop engine revs up but car will not move for 1 to two seconds then thunk and car surges forward. Read details...