Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 201 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20E064000 Master Cylinder Has Insufficient Fluid Seal Crimp NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V679000 Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14E007000 Water Pump may cause Failure of Timing Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V621000 UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V164000 DRIVESHAFT SCREWS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V442000 HEADLAMPS AIMING PROVISIONS/ FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 38 complaints
- Air Bags 35 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Seats 11 complaints
Of the 201 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 201 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has an average reliability, with common issues in the braking and electrical systems. These problems are frequently reported in owner complaints and supported by recalls. While not a standout for reliability, regular maintenance can prevent serious issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| powertrain | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| airbags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant system inspection annually
- Transmission fluid replacement every 40,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning light
- Intermittent electrical failures
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.