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2006 Volkswagen GolfProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen Golf, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2006 Volkswagen Golf
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints122 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage16kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Volkswagen Golf has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control30
Engine and engine cooling20
Air bags21
Equipment11
Fuel system, other10
Latches/locks/linkages10
Seat belts10
Seats11
Structure10
2 other systems20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 Volkswagen Golf recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Golf year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Golf median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Volkswagen Golf safety ratings

2006 Volkswagen Golf 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Golf owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IDLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE FAILURE CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE FUEL INJECTION. THE DEALER…
Complaint 10195995 · Jul 10, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VW GOLF 16000 AND STOPPING AND PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE REVVED UP, BUT DID NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SAID THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL OF THE TIME, AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS HAVE NOT BEEN A FACTOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY MADE AN ADJUSTMENT,…
Complaint 10178209 · Jan 9, 2007 · 16,000 miles
SPEEDOMETER PROVIDES AN INCORRECT READING BY GERMAN LAW. THIS READING IS OFF BY 1-10 MPH, AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD. IT IS ALSO EASILY FIXED. *JB
Complaint 10168121 · Sep 13, 2006

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