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2006 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of all 580 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 20,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
3% of 580
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Volkswagen Jetta suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2006, latest Dec 11, 2020.

2006 Volkswagen Jetta suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2006Oct 2006Nov 2007Apr 2008Dec 2008Feb 2010Sep 2011Dec 2020
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Dec 2020; peak Dec 2020 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Jetta model year

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

  1. 20059 (4%)
  2. 200616 (3%)
  3. 20079 (4%)
  4. 20088 (4%)
  5. 200915 (2%)
  6. 201022 (3%)
  7. 201126 (4%)
  8. 201226 (5%)
  9. 201323 (4%)
  10. 201415 (4%)
  11. 201521 (11%)
  12. 20168 (5%)
  13. 20179 (6%)
  14. 20182 (6%)
  15. 201925 (5%)
  16. 20203 (6%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20221 (2%)
  19. 20231 (2%)
  20. 20243 (7%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 20,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.