2006 Volkswagen Jetta lighting problems
35 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
During product evaluation, test drive and upon delivery of my new car, it did not include daytime running lights (drl). After initial service at 5,000 miles, the car suddenly included drl. The dealer explained that he was required by law to activate this feature. The implementation of this function does not include an override switch, nor does it include a darkness sensor that activates the main lights when it gets dark.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the brake light would consistently stay on even when the ignition was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 104, 000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
- Drivetrain & axles 140 complaints
- Electrical system 114 complaints
- Transmission 114 complaints
- Engine 89 complaints
- Air bags 65 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Seats 25 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints