Transmission Failure problems of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was then taken to wallace Volkswagen of johnson city (3101 e oakland Ave, johnson city, TN 37601, (423) 952-0888) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Our Jetta experienced a "false neutral" problem back in December, 2013. (95,000 miles) I did some research and found that it could be due to a low voltage condition. I checked the electrical system and found the alternator to be faulty. I replaced it and kept driving the car. Everything seemed fine until mid January, 2014 when we experienced another fn event. We were able to switch the car off and then back on and the condition went away. I called our local vw dealer and scheduled an appointment for a diagnostic. The results of this test came back and they said we needed a new mechatronics unit (this controls the transmission) at a cost of $2300. 00 I am familiar with these cars and also familiar with the fact that vw has already investigated this issue in later year cars. This investigation (NHTSA action# pe09035) resulted in a recall campaign (NHTSA# 09v333000) where vw replaced defective mechatronics units and extended the warranty on the affected units to 10yrs/100,000 miles. Less than 24 hours after receiving this diagnosis, the transmission completely locked up while driving down the road, luckily it was at an intersection and the speed was less than 15mph. I had the car towed back to the vw dealer, the transmission must now be replaced ($6,000. 00) I content that this is the same or nearly the same issue addressed in the previous campaign and that vw did not find the root cause of the mechatronics and subsequent transmission failure. A new investigation needs to be opened to address this problem, it is a safety issue which has already been addressed for some of their vehicles. Vw needs to be made to address it for all dsg equipped vehicles, especially ones manufactured before the previously investigated lot. I contacted vwoa and even though my vehicle is still within the mileage range of the warranty extension they will not offer any assistance in the repairs.

The car developed a rattle around 80000 miles, after searches on the internet I was sure the dual mass flywheel (dmf)was failing. I took the car to the dealer today and they confirmed it was the dmf. They also confirmed this is a common problem and volks refuses to do anything if car is out of warranty. Other countries are already making volks recall theses cars and replace the dmf. The cost of this repair is $1800. This problem affects about 30% of cars and can cause transmission failure which will lead to another $4200 dollar repair. I would really like to get help in getting volks to help with this repair.

There are acknowledged transmission failures in the 2003-2008 vw Jettas. They hard shift from 1/2 and 2/3. This causes the vehicle to be unpredictable during acceleration, especially during merging which is extremely dangerous. Vw sent notices of "warranty extensions" to 7 years or 100,000 miles. However, this does not cover a majority of effected vehicles. 2003's would already be over 7 years old and an average mileage. Owner-[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2006 vw Jetta tdi w/ 14,000 miles approaching a yield, the clutch was depressed. The clutch stuck to the floor of the vehicle causing the vehicle to loose all transmission function. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the dealer. It has been identified that some sachs clutch components have a developmental (friction material) flaw which cause premature clutch disc wear. The dealer determined the transmission failure was due to driver error. Friction material flaw on clutch plate or pressure plate which leads to burnt, shredded, or missing clutch plate material on clutch plate. This should be covered by my warranty. Especially since there is only 14,000 miles. This problem has been reported by hundreds of 06 tdi owners and vw continues to accept responsibility for their flawed equipment.

Sudden transmission failure. While driving at various speeds, several times the transmission lost the gear and went to neutral. The car lost power and had to come to a complete stop. Two times this occurred at highway speed where I had to make aggressive maneuvers to avoid a collision.

: the contact stated while driving 50mph and approaching a yield, the clutch was depressed. The clutch stuck to the floor of the vehicle causing the vehicle to loose all transmission function. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and was towed to the dealer. The dealer determined the transmission failure was due to driver error. The vehicle was then towed to an independent repair shop for further inspection. The repair shop personnel determined the flywheel had broken causing the clutch pressure plate to break. The manufacturer was alerted and no repairs were made.