2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI from North America - Comments

I purchased my 2006 Jetta TDI in 2006. I have had every required maintenance/service performed on my vehicle.

I just completed the 80K mile tune up, which cost me $1,600 US dollars. 3 weeks later my clutch went out. It took 3 weeks of my repair shop ordering parts to find out that the 2006 Jetta TDI already has an upgraded clutch kit. Which to me indicates there are serious malfunction issues with clutches that were installed on 2006 TDI's.

I am looking for other owners that have experienced similar problems. Otherwise why would there be an upgrade for a clutch kit on a 2 year old car?? Advice anyone?? I am curious to know how many other owners are in the same boat as me.

I am happy with my car's fuel efficiency, however the repair costs are fast becoming insurmountable! Help!!

You can email me at wendyosborne70@yahoo.com

I am driving an '06 Jetta TDI which I had modified to 133 Hp /237 lbs/ft torque, and my clutch is giving me problems after 80,000 miles as well.

I also blew out the turbo hose on the pressure side :) That took 5 weeks for a part to arrive via boat.

Due to all my abusive driving... (we were just recently regulated to cap it at 92 mph... the OPP takes away our cars in Ontario after that speed.. LOL) I have also noticed that the VW wastegates gum up with our inferior North American diesel fuel.. $2000 fix because you have to replace the turbo to fix the wastegate..

My advice (after driving 2 Jetta TDIs 500,000 km since 2001... drive it to 100,000 kms and then sell it and get a new one... otherwise... just expect some annoying fixes..

I hope the new ones are better sorted..

Chris.

I ordered a new TDI wagon 140 HP that I plan on boosting to 175 HP... we'll see if that is any better..

Stay away from VW if buying diesel for longevity and economy. Mileage is great but quickly overcome by maintenance costs and problems.

Today I sit carless as I was just quoted $6300 for a new head job. 2 year old car with every maintenance done on schedule. I drive a lot so I'm past the warranty. If you do not believe me look at the NHTSA site and check for problems with this model like brakes, clutch and airbag sensors.

Aaron Staeven.