2009 Volkswagen Jetta reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,275
- 70 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- 195 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 53 reported crashes · 26 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#251
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volkswagen median
+1,026
median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records
Vs 2007-2011
+1,016
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
15%
Fuel System, Diesel: 195 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 195
- SERVICE BRAKES 165
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 105
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 102
- ENGINE 95
4 recalls on record for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
- NHTSA 19V679000 · 2019 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- NHTSA 16V913000 · 2017 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 10V621000 · 2011 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LI IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURC
- NHTSA 11V490000 · 2011 · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL DUE TO THE RESONANCE CONDITION, INJECTOR LINE NUMBER 2 COULD DEVELOP SMALL CRACKS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE. LEAK
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 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. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
NHTSA has 1,275 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, diesel (195 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Volkswagen Jetta units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners most often report problems with: fuel system, diesel (195), service brakes (165), electrical system (105), fuel/propulsion system (102). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.