2007 Volkswagen Jetta problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (29) · Electrical System (17) · Power Train (15)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
167 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2020-09-23 · campaign 20E064000 · 38 vehicles
Defect: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Risk: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Unknown Or Other 2019-09-25 · campaign 19V679000 · 113 vehicles
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-03-07 · campaign 14E007000 · 50 vehicles
Defect: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1
Risk: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2010-12-10 · campaign 10V621000 · 228,236 vehicles
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STE
Risk: IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Service bulletins (507)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-08-21 · V171901201285565 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update to volkswagen engine oil standards
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2023-05-30 · V171901201285562 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
volkswagen engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication 2023-04-24 · V171901201285560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-12 · V941901201152119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
update model year applicability to include 2023.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-12-12 · V171901201285556 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine oil quality standards updated to include the latest engine oil attachments (excludes routan & id.4).
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What owners report
2025-01-08 · Air Bags · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was informed that the failure could be duplicated. the dealer was not contacted. the ve…”
2024-01-30 · Unknown Or Other“the car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. then i’m driving home from work , it’s raining heavy. i get to the valaro store by my house; i put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parked the car the next morning it would not turn over , would no…”
2022-08-10 · Electrical System · 141,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2007 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical problems. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, another driver persistently blew the horn at her to inform her that the vehicle had caught fire. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact veered to the side of the road and immed…”
2021-10-13 · Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems“tpms failure on each tire and abs went out immediately. was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the night. …”
2021-07-23 · Engine“i had a mass airflow sensor signal connection failure which caused morning of the second cylinder in a hole in the piston see you…”
2021-02-03 · Exterior Lighting · 100,000 mi“i've had to replace the headlights multiple times due to faulty electrical wiring inside the headlight unit that could have easily resulted in fires. airbag fault hindering usage…”
2021-01-14 · Steering · 175,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2007 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated her son was driving 25 mph, the front driver side wheel exploded which caused the steering wheel to lock in place. as a result, the vehicle to crashed into the side of truck. the driver side air bag did deploy in the vehicle. no warning light illuminated from vehicle. a police report…”
2020-10-26 · Unknown Or Other · 136,000 mi“after going to the mechanics after the check engine light came on, i was expecting all the problems to be gone but to my surprise the jolting when i accelerate is still there. its a very harsh jolt forward roughly when its going to second gear, the rpms go to 4k then jump down to 2k and it does that for a while. for example i'll be driving and then…”
2020-10-13 · Steering · 155,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the key failed to turn when placed into the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock up. the vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximate…”
2020-09-25 · Engine · 135,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that upon placing the vehicle into park, she exited the vehicle and went to her trunk. as she was retrieving items out of the truck, she heard the vehicle rolling backwards. the contact attempted to open the driver side door but the door had knocked her down as the vehicle continued t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.