Four problems related to engine rattling and whining sounds 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.
A rattling sound began to come from the engine compartment shortly after passing 85,000 miles on the vehicle. Scanned the computer and found several codes for misfires and vacuum leaks on the vehicle ecu. Took it to a shop after performing routine maintenance did nothing to smooth out engine operation. Shop shortly contacted me back with a quote of the timing chains were coming apart and the engine was severely out of time. After some research online this appears to be an issue with the early 2. 5l mk5 Jetta engine.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling noise coming from the hood area. The contact researched and found that the dual mass fly wheel could possibly be defective. The dealer was made aware of the defect, but did not diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta tdi. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that the piping had become loose. The vehicle was repaired by applying a rubber guard however, the failure recurred immediately after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they advised him that the duel mass flywheel failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36. The current mileage was approximately 160,000.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta, engine makes a very loud rattling noise for the first minute everytime the car is cold and at first startup in the morning. . . Every single day , after reporting the problem to my dealer I was told that this noise is on all 2006 Jetta's and the manufacturer is working on solving the problem, I first reported the problem last may 2005 when I first bought the car and I have since made 2 official complaints directly with the manufacturer and with the dealer. I have now warned them a third time and will wait the official 30 days before escalating it to arbitration.