Model year guide

2006 Volkswagen GTI

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Volkswagen GTI is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 32 on record.

2006 Volkswagen GTI at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$5,576

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2006 Volkswagen GTI recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #07V063000 · 20/02/2007

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007, AND WILL BE CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL STAGGERED MAILINGS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2007. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL O…

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #07V442000 · 24/09/2007

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWN…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2006 Volkswagen GTI MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2006 Volkswagen GTI worth?

Low
$3,900
Typical price
$5,576
High
$7,200

From 32 comparable 2006 Volkswagen GTI listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Volkswagen GTI costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,200
Total$19,200
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,576) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,367), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Volkswagen GTI trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Diesel Special Ed. · 1.8T
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp · 1.8L 4-cyl 180 hp

2006 Volkswagen GTI vehicles on record

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Other Volkswagen GTI model years

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2006 Volkswagen GTI — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen GTI have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Volkswagen GTI get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Volkswagen GTI at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2006 Volkswagen GTI worth?

Comparable 2006 Volkswagen GTI listings run roughly $3,900–$7,200, typically around $5,576 (from 32 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.