10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 9 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 10 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 85,812 miles
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The driver's side window stopped working. The problem was traced back to a faulty wiring harness in the door hinge. This is a very common VW issue, and many other online complaints reference a wire harness that is too short. I repaired the severed wires with butt connectors. After the repair was completed, the airbag light came on. I inspected the whole airbag system (connectors, wiring, fuses, etc.) to no avail. The airbag light is still illuminated on the dashboard. Again, others have complained of this same issue when fixing a VW's window (I.e., fix the window and the airbag light illuminates). The two issues should not be connected, and this is a major safety concern for me.
- Seattle, WA, USA
Airbag/seatbelt light came on randomly while car was occupied and in park. No accidents.
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
The airbag driver is no woks..the air bag is on check all time.
- Riverside, CA, USA
April 12, 2019 airbag light appeared. I took the car to the service center of the Volkswagen dealership car was purchased at. After diagnosis the driver's side seat belt tested faulty which could be rendering the airbag inoperable. The parts needed to be ordered in order to repair it at a second appointment. Concerning that the dealerships don't carry parts that could affect the safety features of the Jetta in the event of an accident. This Jetta has never had the airbags deploy or any issues with the seat belts until now.
- Silverdale, WA, USA
With my car in motion every time I turn my car on, I have multiple warnings that come on due to a fault in sensors causing my car to have the engine light on. I have asked the dealership if there were any recalls for air emission on my car or air bag recalls on my car and there answer was no. The driver side door handle has broken off to where you cannot properly close the door (I have krazy glued it back on once already) and it just is becoming a big issue. Every time I fix one issue, another one rises up causing me more headaches and stress due to no one having answers for me.
- Frederick, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. At various times, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to West broad Kia (9001 West broad St., richmond, va 23294, (804) 270-9000) where it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag high limit was reached, which meant that the memory sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 193,028.
- King William, VA, USA
While driving the vehicle at approximately 65 mph the driver seat started to move forward on its own towards the steering wheel in which I was unable to control the driver seat it would not reversenearly causing a serious accident. I also noticed that the vehicle horn no longer works due to some sort ofelectrical issue. The issue took place while I was driving on a major highway.
- Camp Springs, MD, USA
2016 auto accident, all vehicle.airbags failed to deploy including driver side airbags with extensive crumble zone and front end damage. In motion, sudden stop rear-ended, truck in front while getting onto urban commuter interstate from ramp, due to mulple collisions ahead on heavy traffic interstate lanes not visible from lower on ramp. Driver sustained injuries to upper body, head face, back, limbs, continued medical issues. Following accident, VW vehicle was not operational, pushed off the interstate by highway patrol vehicle, and towed, scraped by insurance. Unk airbags for 2006 VW Jetta 4dsd, which failed to deploy. Car is not on takata airbag list (starts at 2009 VW)
- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA
Airbag light is lite. Repair garage indicates passenger side seat belt tensioner ignitor needs to be replaced.
- Granby, CT, USA
The passenger air bag seat belt light came on, I paid $1,110, to have it repaired. In less than a week the driver side did the same thing. I need help, please.
- Portsmouth, VA, USA
Passenger side air bag light came on. Had repaired. Then driver side air bag light came on.
- Portsmouth, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced multiple electrical failures that included the headlights shutting off while driving, the door sensors erroneously indicating the doors were opened (which also caused an audible warning chime to activate), and the floor lights illuminated while driving. In addition, the driver side door locks and windows would not operate, the turn signals would no longer operate, and the air bag sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 175,000.
- Eight Mile, AL, USA
Transmission hard shifting within 15 minutes of vehicle start. Loud clunk noise thru 4 gears. Car in garage. Ost 50-75 degrees. Air bag light comes on with wiring extension completed.
- Roanoke, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at various speeds, the parking warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated and the fuel tank leaked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not provided.
- Penngrove, CA, USA
Air bag sensors - defective. I've had to replace the sensors in this vehicle twice in the last 2 years.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
About 4 years ago, I took my Jetta to the Volkswagen dealer in regard to front airbags recall. The light would not go off. They repaired it, but after a year the light came back on and stayed on. When I call the dealer, I was told I would have to pay for an inspection of the car before they can determine if it is defective or not. It seems to me they did not fix the problem and I should not have to pay for it. Also my horn want off, one day, and the only way I was able to stop it, was to pull the fuse out. When I put the fuse back, the horn would not work. Nothing wrong with the fuse.. my yellow engine light keep coming on, especially when I use my A/C and there is a very strange smell in the car. I only have 55000 miles on this car. And to top it all, while driving the car, I got a icon lighting up in regard to my coolant. The little black tube that connects to the reservoir had slipped off and all the antifreeze fell out of it onto the engine. Owning a Volkswagen is a real nightmare, had Honda before, put over 130000 miles on it and never had any problem.will definitely never buy Volkswagen again and will not recommend it. To anyone
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Tdi engine wiring harness chafed inside the wire loom cause numerous electrical issues. Including ABS, steering module, airbag, engine speed sensor, temperature gauge, and stability control. Very difficult and costly to diagnose.
- Rumford, RI, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the wiring harness needed to be modified. A few months later, the air bag warning lamp illuminated again. The dealer charged $125 for the repair and stated that a new air bag may be needed at the cost of approximately $750. The failure mileage was 103,300.
- Hackettstown, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 129,200.
- Ames, IA, USA
- Anchorage, AK, USA