Two problems related to software 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.
I purchased a 2006 Jetta attracted by an extensive list of features and conveniences that I wanted as a consumer. One of this features included the automatic window opening via remote control, feature that is not normally seen on vehicles of its class and price. Volkswagen did an update to the software to this vehicle and without my consent took that option out. I paid for that convenience and vw cant even tell me why it was removed from the computer. The dealer cant tell me either because according to them they don't even know what's on the software update. In any case I need to be compensated by this inconvenience or the software needs to be retrofitted to get me this option back.
Speedometer is 5. 3% fast. Not a huge safety problem unless you do a lot of freeway driving and are constantly being passed by irate drivers because you are doing 70 instead of 75 mph. I took the vehicle in and was told it is within spec (5. 3%)???? the dealer also said they could replace parts but it would not change the calibration. Vw of America tech department was aware of the problem but said "it was within spec". The speedometer is all electronic with a speed sensor - this problem could be easily corrected with a quick software fix. Not only did I pay $27000 for a new car that will not give me the correct velocity but I suspect vw of America has used a highly accurate digital speedometer and have knowingly calibrated it at the upper end of the limit in order to publish improved mileage numbers (46 mpg) should be more like 40.