repaired · 2021 Q1
Unknown or other
Risk. If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
2009 Volkswagen JettaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 889 owner complaints about the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-679 the manufacturer reports only 18% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has problems
889 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
195Fuel system, diesel2 crash/fire/injury
165Service brakes13 crash/fire/injury
141Power train3 crash/fire/injury
107Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
102Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
96Engine3 crash/fire/injury
93Electronic stability control (ESC)9 crash/fire/injury
72Engine and engine cooling
35Service brakes, hydraulic
23221 other systems25 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 195 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 165 | 13 |
| Power train | 141 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 107 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 102 | 1 |
| Engine | 96 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 93 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 72 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 35 | 2 |
| 21 other systems | 232 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2009 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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE.
no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING.
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 fuel system, diesel problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 190 fuel system, diesel complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
52under 30k miles163under 100k miles27100k 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.
Fuel system, diesel
31 owners mentioned a cost$7,100median
Middle half: $6,000 – $10,000
Service brakes
29 owners mentioned a cost$2,200median
Middle half: $1,700 – $2,500
Fuel/propulsion system
16 owners mentioned a cost$6,600median
Middle half: $5,375 – $8,775
Engine
11 owners mentioned a cost$5,500median
Middle half: $1,566 – $7,000
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
2009 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
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, and the recalls they led to.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump FailureNo recall
- VEHICLE STALL/LOSS MOTIVE POWERLed to recall 09V-333
- High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (HPFP)No recall
- Diesel Fuel Injector Line LeakageLed to recall 11V-490
In owners' words
What Jetta owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WIFE WENT OUTSIDE TO START HER TDI AND AFTER SITTING AND MAKING NO PROGRESS IN WARMING AND SMELLING A LOT OF UN-BURNT DIESEL SHE DECIDED TO SHUT IT OFF. AFTER SHE CAME INSIDE AND TOLD ME IT WAS NOT WARMING UP AND IT SEEMED TO BE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL VERY QUICKLY I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK IT OUT. I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THAT…
GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND ENGINE LOST MUCH OF ITS POWER. AFTER ABOUT 1 MINUTE OF ADDITIONAL DRIVING ENGINE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD LEADING TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. MANAGED TO COAST CAR OFF TO SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT. CAR TOWED TO LOCAL…
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