repaired · 2018 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 16V-913 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 11, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes
5Electrical system
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Seat belts
1Air bags
1Power train
1Steering
1Structure
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Jetta Sportwagen year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Jetta Sportwagen median. How we score
'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Jetta Sportwagen owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Random unwanted braking action during driving and dangerous steering force to the right side.I had to use both hands and force to keep car on the road on the interstate. No fault codes found VW Dealership could not find any Problem.They replaced the ABS Modem to a cost of $2669 but the problem…
ABS, ESC INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND WITH BRAKE INDICATOR FLASHING AND AUDIBLE SOUND. DIAGNOSED AT CAPISTRANO VW AS FAILURE OF ABS CONTROL MODULE. REPAIR DECLINED DUE TO $2,500 COST, BUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED IN SAFETY RECALL 45F2, NHTSA…
VEHICLE HAS 100,088 MILES ON IT. ON 5/11/2019 THE ABS MODULE WENT BAD. UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL NUMBER 16V913000 THE ABS MODULE SHOULD BE REPLACED. VOLKSWAGON ON 5/14/19 RAN MY VIN # AND SAID NO RECALL APPLIED. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE MODULE DESPITE THE APPLICABILITY OF YOUR RECALL CAMPAIGN…
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