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2006 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 6% of all 580 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 31,174 miles.

Brakes complaints
34
6% of 580
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
31,174 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2006, latest Nov 27, 2022.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2006Apr 2007Apr 2008Jan 2009Jun 2010Sep 2013Jun 2016Oct 2021
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Nov 2022; peak Jan 2007 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (7%)
  2. 200634 (6%)
  3. 200745 (22%)
  4. 200827 (14%)
  5. 2009221 (25%)
  6. 201062 (7%)
  7. 201140 (7%)
  8. 201245 (9%)
  9. 201329 (6%)
  10. 201428 (7%)
  11. 201520 (10%)
  12. 201627 (17%)
  13. 201720 (13%)
  14. 20181 (3%)
  15. 201934 (6%)
  16. 20207 (13%)
  17. 202126 (38%)
  18. 202212 (28%)
  19. 202311 (26%)
  20. 202411 (26%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta have brake problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 31,174 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the most brake complaints (221), compared with 34 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.