2009 Volkswagen Jetta structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The door locks on my 2009 jetta will not lock/unlock. This can cause an issue where the door remains locked randomly, prohibiting an occupant from exiting the car in case of an emergency. This also allows the door to remain unlocked when assuming it has been locked, leading the car to be more…”
filed Apr 9, 2015
“The trunk lid of my 2009 vw jetta opens unexpectedly. It has happened while driving and while it is parked. This problem is intermittent and it is difficult to predict when it will occur. I will sometimes find it open when I am ready to drive in the morning. Sometimes it will open immediately after…”
filed Mar 16, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Jetta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Jetta | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 Jetta | 22 | 4% |
| 2017 Jetta | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 Jetta | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 Jetta | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 Jetta | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 Jetta | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 Jetta | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 Jetta | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.