Worst 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Diesel Fuel System
Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System | 195 | — | 2 | 58,229 mi | |
| Brakes | 165 | 12 | 1 | 95,553 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 105 | 1 | 1 | 83,760 mi | |
| Fuel System | 102 | — | 1 | 100,620 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 95 | 1 | 2 | 87,604 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 93 | 9 | — | 101,177 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 69 | 1 | — | 86,324 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 64 | 1 | — | 8,644 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 39 | — | 1 | 41,451 mi | |
| Airbags | 34 | 14 | 1 | 72,630 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 34 | 2 | — | 59,746 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 29 | 3 | — | 47,347 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 26 | — | — | 76,752 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | 2 | — | 83,564 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 23 | — | — | 86,559 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 15 | — | — | 56,620 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | 1 | — | 65,567 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 16,315 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | — | 52,286 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 9 | — | — | 43,730 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 8 | 1 | — | 27,368 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 82,621 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 5 | — | — | 54,120 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 48,477 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 55,420 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~532,307 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
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.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE FUEL INJECTION PULSES COULD COINCIDE WITH THE NATURAL FREQUENCY OF THE INJECTOR LINE #2, IN SPECIFIC LOAD AND RPM CONDITIONS. THIS RESONANCE CREATES ADDITIONAL STRESS IN THE FUEL LINE.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
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Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Jetta reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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