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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 14% of all 201 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 82,000 miles.

Engine complaints
28
14% of 201
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
82,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 20, 2007, latest Jul 23, 2021.

2007 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2007Apr 2012Aug 2013Dec 2014Apr 2016Jul 2018Oct 2020
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Jul 2021; peak Oct 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Jetta model year

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

  1. 200579 (32%)
  2. 2006110 (19%)
  3. 200728 (14%)
  4. 200831 (16%)
  5. 2009187 (21%)
  6. 2010214 (25%)
  7. 2011133 (22%)
  8. 2012102 (20%)
  9. 2013129 (25%)
  10. 2014119 (31%)
  11. 201548 (25%)
  12. 201654 (34%)
  13. 201740 (25%)
  14. 20182 (6%)
  15. 2019162 (30%)
  16. 202013 (25%)
  17. 20215 (7%)
  18. 202214 (33%)
  19. 202314 (33%)
  20. 202414 (33%)
  21. 20252 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have engine problems?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has the most engine complaints (214), compared with 28 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under engine. 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.