2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,275
- rank #251 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 4
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Fuel System, Diesel
- 195 complaints (15%)
- Reported harm
- 53 crashes / 26 injuries
- 0 deaths; 10 fires
2009 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2010 Volkswagen Jetta
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,184
- rank #290 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Electrical System
- 226 complaints (19%)
- Reported harm
- 31 crashes / 13 injuries
- 0 deaths; 9 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
91
2010 Volkswagen Jetta has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
1
2010 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Top component overlap
Different families
Fuel System, Diesel vs Electrical System
2009 Volkswagen Jetta problem mix
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 195
- SERVICE BRAKES 165
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 105
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 102
- ENGINE 95
2010 Volkswagen Jetta problem mix
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 226
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 166
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 122
- ENGINE 117
- POWER TRAIN 81
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta or 2010 Volkswagen Jetta?
2010 Volkswagen Jetta has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,184 vs 1,275). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).