Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have steering problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.

Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most steering complaints?

The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has the most steering complaints (41), compared with 24 for the 2009.

Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Steering Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of all 888 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest steering complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 24; 3% of 888
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Volkswagen Jetta steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 22, 2009, latest Jul 6, 2023.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jul 2023; peak Mar 2016 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Jetta model year

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

20052 (1%)
200610 (2%)
20074 (2%)
20083 (2%)
200924 (3%)
201013 (2%)
201123 (4%)
201241 (8%)
201337 (7%)
201417 (4%)
201515 (8%)
201611 (7%)
201714 (9%)
20180 (0%)
201912 (2%)
20203 (6%)
20213 (4%)
20227 (16%)
20231 (2%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have steering problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most steering complaints?: The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta has the most steering complaints (41), compared with 24 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.