Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.

Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 15 for the 2009.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?

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

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of all 888 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 57,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 2% of 888
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Volkswagen Jetta suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 12, 2010, latest Mar 29, 2019.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2010 to Mar 2019; peak Jul 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Jetta model year

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

20059 (4%)
200616 (3%)
20079 (4%)
20088 (4%)
200915 (2%)
201022 (3%)
201126 (4%)
201226 (5%)
201323 (4%)
201415 (4%)
201521 (11%)
20168 (5%)
20179 (6%)
20182 (6%)
201925 (5%)
20203 (6%)
20211 (1%)
20221 (2%)
20231 (2%)
20243 (7%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 15 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.