2006 Volkswagen GTI power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Volkswagen GTI — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car started to exhibit intermittent abs faults which was indicated by dash mil and the following fault codes: transmission module 18255 - please check dtc memory of abs controller abs brakes 00290 - abs wheel speed sensor; rear left (g46) 012 - electrical fault in circuit - intermittent 00290 - abs…”
filed Feb 20, 2014
“Owner of a 2006 vw gti, threw engine code for known tsb regarding cam follower and cam shaft wear at the high pressure fuel pump. Mechanic inspected site and discovered that cam shaft wear/ damage was extreme and would require replacement of high pressure fuel pump, cam shaft, and cam follower all…”
filed Dec 22, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other GTI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 GTI | 6 | 21% |
| 2019 GTI | 62 | 35% |
| 2017 GTI | 7 | 13% |
| 2016 GTI | 8 | 12% |
| 2015 GTI | 12 | 12% |
| 2013 GTI | 5 | 15% |
| 2012 GTI | 7 | 18% |
| 2011 GTI | 16 | 30% |
| 2010 GTI | 14 | 26% |
| 2009 GTI | 32 | 19% |
| 2008 GTI | 40 | 60% |
| 2007 GTI | 40 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Volkswagen GTI
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.