2009 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 21% of all 888 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 187
- 21% of 888
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2009 Volkswagen Jetta engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 8, 2008, latest Aug 25, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2009 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta has the most engine complaints (214), compared with 187 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.