Two problems related to brakes failed 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the brakes constantly loss pressure and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brakes each time the failure recurred without warning. The contact reported the concern to the dealer and the manufacturer who indicated that the vehicle would need to be further tested to determine a repair solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Total brake failure. Vehicle has issue draining batteries--2006 car--currently on 3rd battery. When battery is close to failure, vehicle has strange electrical problems such as trunk releasing and brakes not working. Last incident was coming to a stop sign. When the brake petal was pushed, no response. Luckily there was no car was in front of me and I went through the stop sign. Incidents have been reported to two vw dealerships and to regional rep. They do not feel there is a problem.