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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 22% of all 201 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 22,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
45
22% of 201
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
22,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Volkswagen Jetta brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2007, latest Oct 13, 2021.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta brakes complaints: complaints filed per month5Jul 2007Jan 2008Sep 2008Jan 2009Sep 2009May 2010Jul 2014
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Oct 2021; peak Feb 2009 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (7%)
  2. 200634 (6%)
  3. 200745 (22%)
  4. 200827 (14%)
  5. 2009221 (25%)
  6. 201062 (7%)
  7. 201140 (7%)
  8. 201245 (9%)
  9. 201329 (6%)
  10. 201428 (7%)
  11. 201520 (10%)
  12. 201627 (17%)
  13. 201720 (13%)
  14. 20181 (3%)
  15. 201934 (6%)
  16. 20207 (13%)
  17. 202126 (38%)
  18. 202212 (28%)
  19. 202311 (26%)
  20. 202411 (26%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have brake problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 22% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 22,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most brake complaints?
The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has the most brake complaints (221), compared with 45 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.