2007 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 201 | 888 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 506 | 1,054 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 31 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,383 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 0 | 195 |
| Power Train | 33 | 141 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 165 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 107 |
| Engine | 16 | 95 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 102 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 93 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 72 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 188 |
| Airbag warning light | 15 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 31 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 71 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 89 |
2007 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.