Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has 12 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2019 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS, MY REAR WINDSHIELD HAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CA... |
| Apr 28, 2015 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | JUST GOT THE CAR AND THE PREVIOUS OWNER SAID THE WIPER FLUID STOPPED WORKING. *TR |
| Dec 25, 2014 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2006 SAGGING HEADLINER FABRIC FROM HEADLINER. THE SEPARATED HEADLINER FABRIC CREATE... |
| Dec 31, 2010 | VISIBILITY | THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AFTER BEING STUCK TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MOTOR DID NOT HAVE TIME TO BU... |
| Sep 28, 2009 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE GLASS... |
| Dec 15, 2008 | VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | THIS VEHICLE DESIGN ALLOWS FOR POOR REAR VISIBILITY IN GENERAL; HOWEVER, IT IS AMPLIFIED IN LOW LIGH... |
| Oct 24, 2008 | VISIBILITY | 2006 VOLKWAGEN JETTA TDI VEHICLE MILEAGE 16,000 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM THE 2006 VOLKSWAGEN J... |
| Mar 13, 2008 | VISIBILITY | THE HEADLINER BEGAN TO PULL AWAY FROM THE INSIDE ROOF AROUND THE BACK GLASS, THE VANITY LIGHTS IN BO... |
| Feb 1, 2007 | VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT | 2006 VOLKWAGEN JETTA TDI VEHICLE DOM: 10/05 MILEAGE: 31,000 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SYSTEM THE... |
| Dec 23, 2006 | VISIBILITY | WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND YOU ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD CLEANING SYSTEM, THE WIPERS WILL WIPE THR... |
| Oct 19, 2006 | VISIBILITY | IT HAS COME TO THE NOTICE OF SEVERAL VW 2006 JETTA TDI OWNERS THAT THE REARVIEW MIRROR DOES NOT OPER... |
| Oct 3, 2006 | VISIBILITY | REAR VIEW MIRROR - DAY/NIGHT FUNCTION DEFECTIVE. DRIVER OPERATION BETWEEN POSITIONS DAY OR NIGHT WIL... |