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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta has 12 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

Fuel System
200
Other
126
Powertrain
120
Engine
120
Brakes
113
Electrical
94
Airbags
30
Steering
25
Speed Control
17
Structure
12
Seat Belts
11
Lights
8
Suspension
6
Visibility
6
Seats
5
Tires
5
Latches & Locks
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2015STRUCTUREREAR DOOR LOCK FAILURE - UNLOCK CAR USING KEY FOB, TRY TO OPEN BACK DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, PULL HANDLE,...
Dec 12, 2014STRUCTUREWHEN IT RAINS THE DRAINS IN THE VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GET CLOGGED UP. ONCE THE DRAINS GET CLOGGED THE WAT...
Nov 15, 2014STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESPASSENGER SIDE, REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR THE ...
Jul 3, 2014STRUCTUREI HAVE OWNED VEHICLE FOR 2.5 YEARS, WENT TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE SPARE TIRE AND FOUND THAT THE SP...
Feb 5, 2014STRUCTUREICE COLLECTED IN DOOR JAM, REDUCING OPERATION OF DRIVER DOOR. I HAD BEEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER. UP...
Oct 1, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COVER SLIP ...
Jul 1, 2012STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESMY BRAKES FREQUENTLY SQUEAK . SOMETHING WITH THE IGNITION ALSO SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING RIGHT WHEN I...
Apr 2, 2012STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2009 JETTA WILL NOT LOCK/UNLOCK. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ISSUE WHERE THE DOOR REMAINS...
Jun 15, 2011STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESBACK DOORS RANDOMLY LOCK AND WON'T UNLOCK AS WELL AS REMAIN UNLOCKED AND WON'T LOCK. THIS CREATES C...
Nov 4, 2010STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTSWAGEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE...
Aug 11, 2010STRUCTURESUNROOF DRAINAGE TUBES BECAME UNGLUED FROM THE DRAINING NIPPLES THAT ATTACH TO THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF...
Apr 10, 2009STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENTMOST VW JETTA 2009 OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE AROUND THE A-PILLARS ON THE...

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