Air Bag On-off Switch problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2006 Jetta.

1 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2010

Bought new vw Jetta sedan on 08/17/06. On 05/13/10 took the car to the dealer because of car decelerating while driving I. E. Dropping in seconds from 60 miles to 20 miles. It was taken to the dealer multiple times for the same problem. Dealer answer "unable to replicate problem" until warranty of four years expired. The problem continues even after the carbon accumulated on the throttle was cleaned and the fuel pump was replaced. Due to unsafe to drive, requested for the dealer to buy the car back as a lemon. The dealer refuses because the four yr warranty is over. Other problems experienced with this vehicle during this period: air bags lights going off, air bag cover falling off, trunk opening on its own while driving, rain water leaking inside the lining of the car, screws coming off a door panel, doors falling off the hinges, emergency switch falling inside panel, fuel cap not locking, recalls. Dealer recommending to replace the steering wheel column for 2,340.

2 Air Bag On-off Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2007

The airbag light on my 2006 vw Jetta came on during 2006. I never received notification from vw of a defect but when bringing my car in for maintenance, the dealer said there was a "notice" of a defect in the underseat sensor and/or wiring. On 6/27/06 my car had a driver side front in crash. The air bags did not go off. The body shop said that there was probably not enough damage to set off the airbags. Shortly after getting my car out of the shop (2+ months because vw parts are not readily available) the airbag light is back on. I've brought my car in for maintenance at the vw dealer but they have never mentioned the airbag light which is plain sight. I worry about the safety of my family, friends and myself. To add insult, the electronic switch on the trunk operates off and on, the trunk does not latch unless slammed repeatedly, and within the last week the driver's electric window has ceased to function.


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