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2006 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility Problems

Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has 12 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Powertrain
221
Electrical
84
Engine
75
Airbags
43
Brakes
27
Lights
26
Seats
16
Visibility
12
Structure
12
Other
11
Speed Control
11
Steering
10
Fuel System
9
Seat Belts
7
Tires
7
Suspension
6
Latches & Locks
3

12

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Visibility Recalls

07V284000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L GASOLINE ENGINES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAI...

All Visibility Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 18, 2019VISIBILITY/WIPERFOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS, MY REAR WINDSHIELD HAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CA...
Apr 28, 2015VISIBILITY/WIPERJUST GOT THE CAR AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID THE WIPER FLUID STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Dec 25, 2014VISIBILITY,STRUCTUREVOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2006 SAGGING HEADLINER FABRIC FROM HEADLINER. THE SEPARATED HEADLINER FABRIC CREATE...
Dec 31, 2010VISIBILITYTHE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AFTER BEING STUCK TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MOTOR DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BU...
Sep 28, 2009VISIBILITYTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE GLASS...
Dec 15, 2008VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENTTHIS VEHICLE DESIGN ALLOWS FOR POOR REAR VISIBILITY IN GENERAL; HOWEVER, IT IS AMPLIFIED IN LOW LIGH...
Oct 24, 2008VISIBILITY2006 VOLKWAGEN JETTA TDI VEHICLE MILEAGE 16,000 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM THE 2006 VOLKSWAGEN J...
Mar 13, 2008VISIBILITYTHE HEADLINER BEGAN TO PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE ROOF AROUND THE BACK GLASS, THE VANITY LIGHTS IN BO...
Feb 1, 2007VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT2006 VOLKWAGEN JETTA TDI VEHICLE DOM: 10/05 MILEAGE: 31,000 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM THE...
Dec 23, 2006VISIBILITYWHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND YOU ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM, THE WIPERS WILL WIPE THR...
Oct 19, 2006VISIBILITYIT HAS COME TO THE NOTICE OF SEVERAL VW 2006 JETTA TDI OWNERS THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR DOES NOT OPER...
Oct 3, 2006VISIBILITYREAR VIEW MIRROR - DAY/NIGHT FUNCTION DEFECTIVE. DRIVER OPERATION BETWEEN POSITIONS DAY OR NIGHT WIL...

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