2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 280 on record.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta at a glance
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta recalls 7
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…
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.
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.
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…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Vo…
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 AUDI A3 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L TDI COMMON RAIL DIESEL ENGINE/CLEAN DIESEL ENGINE. THE…
Fix: VOLKSWAGEN WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL INJECTOR LINE FOR THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES AND WILL INSTALL VIBRATION DAMPERS ON ALL OF THE INJECTOR LINES. VOLKSWAGEN AND AUDI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO HAVE THE VEHICLES REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING …
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSI…
Fix: VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHER…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
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 CONV…
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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 904 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,493) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,220), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta trims & engines on record
2009 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles on record
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen S PZEV3VWMZ71K99M296790
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Loyal Edition3VWCL71K69M002954
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV3VWJZ71K59M149739
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV3VWJZ71K79M060738
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K09M073073
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV3VWJZ71K29M008644
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition PZEV3VWRA71K89M038404
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K49M068362
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE3VWTM71K09M281881
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition PZEV3VWRA71K19M037899
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K49M023499
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI3VWAL71K29M132351
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Loyal Edition3VWCL71K39M001504
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K99M140804
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K89M065383
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K29M173272
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI3VWAL71KX9M139807
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE PZEV3VWTZ71K19M252391
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE3VWPM71K89M255854
2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wolfsburg Edition PZEV3VWRA71K79M046798
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S PZEV3VWJZ71K29M179782
2009 Volkswagen Jetta S3VWJM71K59M057030
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE3VWRM71K59M079046
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI3VWRL71K39M129896
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta — frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 904 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control (esc).
What is the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta at about 27 mpg combined (24 city / 33 highway).
How much is a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta worth?
Comparable 2009 Volkswagen Jetta listings run roughly $4,200–$9,100, typically around $6,493 (from 280 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.