10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 96,156 miles
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2006 Jetta gli - when seats are occupied they make a metal creaking sound upon acceleration and braking. It appears to be a weak component in (manual) seat frame. Concern: Possibility of seat frame malfunctioning during an accident. Dealer statement: Normal.
- Fontana, CA, USA
Driver's seat clicks/clunks and noticeable movement can be felt in the seat around where the seat back connects to the seat bottom on the right side. This occurs when accelerating, braking, or making turns. This started occurring for no apparent reason. Took the car to dealer - they could not reproduce the noise/movement. Waited a couple weeks, then took back to dealer. Dealer was able to verify noise and movement - they said that the seat frame bolts were not torqued to spec and tightened the seat bolts. The next day the noise and movement returned. This concerns me from a safety standpoint - I do not want the seat to come apart in the event of an accident.
- Lexington, KY, USA
Seat improperly designed for a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta gli severe leg discomfort. Leg bolsters and unadjustable angle of seat make the driver position leg awkwardly causing the seat to dig into leg. After 6 months, leg pain is constant. Contacted Volkswagen and will not fix seats without a recall. Should be fixed at dealers expense. Not buyer.
- Painesville, OH, USA
- Riverside , CA, USA