Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 889 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 #16V913000 ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V490000 DIESEL FUEL INJECTION LINES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V621000 UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V333000 DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V164000 DRIVESHAFT SCREWS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 195 complaints
- Service Brakes 165 complaints
- Power Train 141 complaints
- Electrical System 107 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 102 complaints
- Engine 96 complaints
Of the 889 complaints on file, 31 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 889 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta presents a below-average reliability due to multiple recall issues, especially with brakes, fuel system, and power train components, coupled with significant complaint rates across these areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| ESC system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leaks
- Fuel smell
- Transmission noise
- Faulty dashboard lights
- Unsteady idle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.