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2007 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 201 owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-679 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the Jetta median · #17 of 40 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 18%Owner complaints20131 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage76kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has problems

201 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system453
Service brakes, hydraulic382
Air bags357
Power train331
Engine161
Seats115
Structure112
Engine and engine cooling90
Latches/locks/linkages80
16 other systems595

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2007 Volkswagen Jetta 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.

18%repaired · 2021 Q1

Unknown or other

Recall 19V-679 · Sep 25, 2019 · 113 vehicles · 20 repaired

Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 10V-621 · Dec 10, 2010 · 228,236 vehicles

Risk. IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 09V-164 · May 19, 2009 · 25,594 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 07V-442 · Sep 24, 2007 · 340,000 vehicles

Risk. NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

76kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 41 electrical system complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
5under 30k miles32under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Service brakes, hydraulic

8 owners mentioned a cost

$380median

Middle half: $371 – $425

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Jetta 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 median. How we score

'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings

2007 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Volkswagen Jetta side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Optional
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Jetta owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work, it’s raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parked the car…
Complaint 11568807 · Jan 30, 2024
The contact owned a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical problems. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, another driver persistently blew the horn at her to inform her that the vehicle had caught fire. There was no warning light illuminated.…
Complaint 11478684 · Aug 10, 2022 · 141,000 miles
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRICAL WIRING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT THAT COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN FIRES. AIRBAG FAULT HINDERING USAGE
Complaint 11394583 · Feb 3, 2021 · 100,000 miles

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