2009 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- fuel pump · 12 records
- fuel system · 9 records
- high pressure · 8 records
- pressure fuel · 7 records
- engine fault · 7 records
- glow plug · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Was turning right onto a backroad, shifting from gears 1 to gear 2 hitting 22 mph. Lost all acceleration, had to pull over and turn vehicle off, smell of smoke but no visual, let vehicle sit, checked oil, coolants, all perfect. Smell went away, attempted to start vehicle with hood open, checked engine with vehicle on, movement of 1-2 inches from engine rocking severely. Turned vehicle off, towed to dealership. *tr
ODI 10615307
Fuel System, Gasoline
The vehicle would not start. Dealer found failure of high pressure fuel pump and metal fragments suffused throughout the fuel injection system (fuel lines, tank, etc.). *tr
ODI 10561485
Fuel System, Gasoline
2009 vw jetta sportwagen tdi was being operated normally. Partial power loss was encountered and dash indicator lights began to illuminate. Vehicle was able to continue to nearby destination. When driver attempted to start the vehicle again it would not start. Vehicle was towed to local vw dealership. Diagnosis was complete failure of the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp). Entire fuel system was replaced along with…
ODI 10568439
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
The vehicle's engine stalled while traveling down the roadway at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle's electrical system continued to operate (driving lights, interior lights, power steering and power brakes) during this time. Engaged emergency flashers and coasted vehicle to a stop at the nearest parking lot. After placing transmission into park, vehicle restarted with no further incident. *tr
ODI 10553327
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the engine fault workshop light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the failure could have been caused by a failing fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 38,000. The…
ODI 10486477
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving up a hill in a neighboring town and my car lost all power almost instantly. My ""mdf" read "engine fault workshop" and my glow plug light (since this is a diesel powered vehicle) started rapidly flashing. I was able to shift the car to neutral and coast to the top of the hill, then once reaching the apex of the hill, coast into a grocery store parking lot. My car was completely dead, and i had to tow…
ODI 10457084
Fuel System, Gasoline
While replacing fuel filter cartridge i found metal shavings in the filter housing. The next will be high pressure fuel pump failure with the heavy fuel system contamination by metal shavings as per common scenario. Should be not pleasant experience. Vw should concentrate on fuel filter/system routine check up and offer preventive maintenance. *js
ODI 10455723
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl * the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta sportwagen tdi. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was unable to pump fuel into the system and as a result, the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and the…
ODI 10443133
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle stopped running at highway speed. After tow and refueling car failed to start and run. Taken to dealer for service and informed that high pressure fuel pump was defective/had failed. This problem seems to be more than common for these tdi vehicles. Volkswagen of america refuses to offer assistance with the matter and will not acknowledge that these pumps are an issue. *tr
ODI 10442275
Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving the vehicle when the glow plug light on the dash began flashing, then the computer displayed engine fault, contact workshop, then the check engine light came on and the call stalled in the middle of an intersection and had to be pushed to the side of the road. The car would not start again. *tr
ODI 10439127
Fuel System, Gasoline
Car would not start. Luckily parked in garage. Towed to dealer. Determined to be hpfp failure and dpf failure. Hpfp and dpf replaced along with associated small parts. But did not replace entire fuel system. A fuel sample taken from the fuel return hose when the car died looks like fine metallic particles. Settled to the bottom of the jar after several days. A magnet did not attract the particles so must have been…
ODI 10441152
Fuel System, Gasoline
Glow plug light and engine fault workshop light came on as i was pulling into work in a.m. Parked and restarted vehicle, with no further warning lights. I made appointment for scheduled maintenance with dealer. When i left for home that evening the vehicle started ok with no warning lights. While driving down the interstate freeway at 70 mph the same warnings suddenly came back on and vehicle suffered immediate…
ODI 10441240
Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The car stalled while i was driving down amsterdam ave in new york, ny. The engine puttered then a massive amount of smoke started coming from the exhaust. The smell was unbearable. I took it to two different mechanics and both stated that there was gasoline coming from the exhaust there could have been an explosion. I am glad that there was no explosion because i was driving my family home. *kb
ODI 10419630
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
First incident in july 2011 but same ongoing issue and at the dealership at least 8 times in 11 months. Currently at the dealership again for almost 3 weeks now. Its always the same "symptoms" but always told its another problem..... As follows: -sputters and jerks -exhaust or gas fumes overcome the car -engine revs but the car wont move, then jolts forward. -stalls when trying to start, it jerks violently making a…
ODI 10461701
Fuel System, Gasoline
High pressure fuel pump failed at 52000 miles. The entire fuel system was replaced with a warranty on parts of 12000 miles. After 15000 miles i experienced issue with high pressure fuel pump again. The fuel line from high pressure pump to fuel rail was replaced. *tr
ODI 10451720
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact noticed rust in the fuel filter and pump causing the fuel system to fail. Also, the check engine light would illuminate then vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was awaiting a response. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 35,700. The failure mileage was 35,680. The vin…
ODI 10405460
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles check engine light came on and loss of power died in middle of road towed to dealership and it was covered for warranty they replaced the whole fuel system due to contamination, now not even a year later less 15,000 miles they loss of power again, dealership has had my car for 2 weeks they didn't know whether or not they were going to warranty it they said it had a failed fuel injector. Still do not have…
ODI 10457208
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving home the vehicle went into a limp mode, once i made it home, the vehicle wouldn't start. I felt it wasn't getting fuel, so i decided to take it to the vw shop i bought it from. They called me a week later stating it is 6600 dollars in parts and 1600 in labor. I called vw customer care they finally decided to pay for parts. I have since paid the labor to repair the vehicle. After reading online the…
ODI 10414282
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving to the neighborhood post office, the car stalled with the glow plug light coming on as well as "engine fault" being displayed on the display. The car would not start and was towed to the dealership. It was determined the fuel pump failed and metal particulates were found throughout the fuel system. Dealership replaced pumps, hoses, and cleaned out other parts fuel may have touched (i.e.,fuel tank) and…
ODI 10394943
Fuel System, Gasoline
While on cruise control on i-55 traveling at 65 mph glow plug light illuminated, mfd message "engine failure workshop" appeared and engine died. Electrical power was never lost. Prior to coasting to a stop on the shoulder, mfd message went away. After coasting to a stop tried to restart engine, starter could be heard but engine would not start. Vw service department determined "mechanical internal fault in high…
ODI 10383830
Fuel System, Gasoline
I understand that you are currently doing an investigation on the 2009 jetta tdi for stalling issues. While my car is not a diesel, i have had similar problems. Three times now while driving my car has suddenly had the rpms shoot up and the car stalls out. I have brought it in to the service center all three times and given different reasons for this same issue, different fixes, and the problem remains. I use this…
ODI 10378701
Fuel System, Gasoline
Glow plug lamp started blinking; received error message - "engine fault". Brought car in for service which took 4 days. Approximately two weeks later, the glow plug lamp started blinking again and the second time, there was an error message that said "engine fault workshop!" brought car in for service again and it remained with volkswagen for 5 weeks. I was told that the entire diesel fuel pump system was failing…
ODI 10383819
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was traveling 60 mph when the fuel filter light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that all three fuel filters had failed. The contact stated that the engine exploded. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,600.
ODI 10357404
Fuel System, Gasoline
I contacted vw mid-august 2011 because my car broke down while i was driving and then i could smell gas. I had it towed to vw and there was a problem with a leak in the fuel rail. All four fuel injectors had to be replaced, as well as the gaskets, fuel rail, and spark plugs. This repair cost me approximately $1,100.00. I have enclosed a copy of my bill showing the repairs done and total cost of repairs. When i…
ODI 10429284
Electrical · Fuel System, Gasoline · Tires
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) [xxx] . (deaf and sign language) and [xxx] ( deaf and sign language), and we traded the 2008 toyota, camry to lease volkswagen 2009 jetta with gasoline engine last june, and we have not been happy, because, not smooth ride, between 35 and 50 mile per mile, and, also, not smooth ride between 70 and 84 mile per hour, even,…
ODI 10330036