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Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING…
2006 Volkswagen GTIProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 43 owner complaints about the 2006 Volkswagen GTI, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Volkswagen GTI has problems
43 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Power train
7Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, gasoline
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Structure
2Tires
65 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 Volkswagen GTI 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.
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Brake lights: switch
Risk. THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OR REMAIN ON.
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 GTI 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 GTI median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
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In owners' words
What GTI owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CAR STARTED TO EXHIBIT INTERMITTENT ABS FAULTS WHICH WAS INDICATED BY DASH MIL AND THE FOLLOWING FAULT CODES: TRANSMISSION MODULE 18255 - PLEASE CHECK DTC MEMORY OF ABS CONTROLLER ABS BRAKES 00290 - ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; REAR LEFT (G46) 012 - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN CIRCUIT - INTERMITTENT 00290 - ABS…
OWNER OF A 2006 VW GTI, THREW ENGINE CODE FOR KNOWN TSB REGARDING CAM FOLLOWER AND CAM SHAFT WEAR AT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. MECHANIC INSPECTED SITE AND DISCOVERED THAT CAM SHAFT WEAR/ DAMAGE WAS EXTREME AND WOULD REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, CAM SHAFT, AND CAM FOLLOWER ALL…
1. DSG "PRNDS" LAMPS FLASHING ON FREEWAY 2. MY WIFE HAS HAD IT LIKE 5~6 TIMES SINCE SHE BOUGHT THIS CAR 3. PULLED OVER HER CAR AND TURNED IT OFF AND TURN IT ON AGAIN. *TR
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