2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.

20082010
Complaints
27
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:101,813 mi
#25 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

Avg mileage:117,264 mi
#34 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.

Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,813
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,264
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~135,683 vehicles.

16V913000Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
~135,683 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.

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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has 27 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Top reported problems: Brakes (9 complaints, avg 101,813 mi); Electronic Stability Control (5 complaints, avg 117,264 mi); Electrical Faults (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 107,331 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 135,683 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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