2009 Volkswagen Jetta Power Train Problems
- 64
- 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.
Among these 64 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 10 records
- fuel pump · 9 records
- light came · 7 records
- power train · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- high pressure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Had drove the car little while, then made a stop, cranked the car to leave and sounded like it was low on oil, that kind of. Tapping sound. Oil was fine. But the sound still there the next day. After driving it a mile or two. It got louder, then the check engine light came on. I stopped at the closest part store about 5 min after the light came on. They checked it with the scanner. Said it was a knock sensor code.…
ODI 11282962
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
3 weeks after purchasing my pre-owned vehicle in may 2019, smoke started pouring out of the engine on my way to work. I had my car towed to a shop and was told the cause of the issue was broken engine hose clamps. The shop charged me almost $700 for brand new hose assemblies and clamps. Also, my transmission is slipping intermittently and i do not feel safe driving this vehicle.
ODI 11242913
Power Train
My dsg transmission is throwing codes 18232-pressure control valve 3 n217 and pressure control valve 3 n215. Transmission reverse will stop working. Have to tun off car and tunr on will work. Also driving high speeds in freeway car begins to slip gears and then swithes to n. Have to ry and pull over on side. Turn off car and turn back on. Car will then work in limp mode. Appapernetly this is a know issues with dsg…
ODI 11183546
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. A dealer was not contacted. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v333000…
ODI 11180038
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving over an hour at various speeds, the vehicle performed roughly and jerked. The brake pedal was applied, but the vehicle slid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa…
ODI 11256168
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the electrical system failed and most of the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the instrument cluster panel was faulty. The vehicle leaked fuel and the power steering was faulty. The entire electrical system constantly failed. The vehicle was towed to crown volkswagen of lawrence ([redacted], lawrence, ks 66046,…
ODI 11206309
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral on its own. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off to reset the failure. The gear selector indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bob penkhus volvo mazda volkswagen, [redacted], colorado springs, co 80905) where it was diagnosed that the direct…
ODI 11072345
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle approached a stop, the transmission fluid leaked all over the ground without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (carousel volkswagen, iowa city, ia, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump malfunctioned and rushed the transmission fluid out of the transmission. The…
ODI 11022874
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Oil seals leaking oil all over engine, major carbon build up failing axles. I was driving on the road and the car made a major thud and check engine light came on. Took car to dealer next day and they found all seals on the engine are leaking oil and water pump has failed and major carbon build up in engine. Found oil on ground of my garage. Front suspension known to make crunching sounds when going over major bumps…
ODI 10980782
Power Train
My jetta is experiencing the same safety issues as indicated in report nhtsa campaign number: 09v333000. While in drive the transmission goes into neutral, uncommand. However, my vin number is not included in the recall vw 37e3/s7 for nhtsa campaign number 09v-333. Please consider adding my vin number to the vw recall. I will contact vw and request the same.
ODI 10908457
Engine · Power Train
I am requesting that the dot nhtsa investigate the timing chain tensioner in this make and model of car. I started my car one morning and the engine made a metallic rattling sound as i proceeded to back out of the driveway. No check engine light came on until reaching the end of the driveway. Car was then driven to dealership immediately and diagnosed as having "jumped time" due to the failure of the timing chain…
ODI 10917748
Power Train
Car's transmission shifts into neutral with no warning. Has done it while turning in intersections, near rail road tracks, interstate construction areas. Car has to come to a complete stop and engine be shut off, then it may or may not go, may have to do multiple times before car will move again. Flashes error in dash and trans light blinks. Car was recalled once for this issue and "fixed" by vw and now it is doing…
ODI 10852249
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at various speeds, the abs module malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to shift out of gear. The affected parts included the speedometer and the power steering. The speedometer shifted to zero mph without the assistance of the driver, and the steering wheel stiffened, which caused further difficulties for the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10839768
Power Train
Car is equipped with a dsg transmission. When shifting between park, reverse, neutral & drive vehicle's transmission fails. There is a loud clunking sound followed up by the prnds on the dashboard illuminating and and car being forced into a neutral state. Car has been looked at by several mechanics. Volkswagen dealership replaced the mechatronic unit. And independent mechanic replaced the dual mass flywheel as…
ODI 10825570
Engine · Power Train
The timing chain tension broke causing the chain to break off and bend several values causing extension damage to the motor. Most cars are equipped with timing belts but vw went to the timing chain in return the tensioner which they later revised is faulty and breaks causing the chain to destroy several important parts. Vw is unwilling to help us with this issue that they know is an issue because they later…
ODI 10785641
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Engine light came on, i had my mechanic do a 120,000 mile service and diagnose the dash engine light and the intake manifold was replaced. When i picked the car up i smelled diesel. I drove it 13 miles, when i got home i smelled diesel again. I opened the hood and there was diesel all over the left engine side. There was a wet, split fuel line, leaking fluid in the parking lot, a blue plastic set small rings (like…
ODI 10779560
Power Train
My make and model fall within the paramaters of the vw recall 37e3/s7, nhsta 09v333000 and vwoa is refussing my claim. My vehicle has shown the documented problems for over 100,000 miles. My vehicle goes into neutral suddenly several times a day.
ODI 10779115
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving down the road at 35 mph the car suddenly dies, leaving me no power to escape a possible accident, brakes are hard to use, stuck in a traffic lane with cars coming up on me at 35 to 45 mph, turns out the hpfp exploded sending metal thru out the fuel system causing the engine to starve for fuel and stall out, with no fuel getting to the engine the motor wont restart causing a life threatening situation
ODI 10749316
Power Train
I was driving on the highway at 65 miles per hour, and my engine stalled. This came without warning from the alert systems. I towed the car to the dealership, and the service department said that the high pressure fuel pump had malfunctioned. There is an extended warranty on the high pressure fuel pumps, and my car was in the mileage and age limits. They said they would test my fuel, and if it had a trace of…
ODI 10758675
Power Train
I recently replaced the dmf (dual mass flywheel) in my car. It was preventative maintenance, as a failed flywheel is a hazard. The flywheel was failing to the point where it could be heard rattling while the car was running. The flywheels can fail unexpectedly at any time or speed, possibly causing serious damage to the engine and transmission, and possibly causing a sudden, uncontrollable stop. Researching online…
ODI 10747688
Power Train
I was driving my jetta tdi to work on i-270 in the morning,the check engine light turn on and the abs light flashing and the transmission going to neutral and stop working , cannot accelerate the car just slow down on the highway, i turn my signal light to right and let it decelerated to the right lane .at my back was a truck its good that the driver of the truck was able to slow down if not my jetta will be rear…
ODI 10730719
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving at 65 mph, the transmission failed without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but all the gear indicator lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was 185,291. Updated 11/25/15*lj
ODI 10766749
Power Train
Automatic transmission shifts into neutral without warning. Car works properly after parking and restart.
ODI 10743423
Engine · Power Train
2009 volkswagen jetta tdi with dsg transmission with 67,000miles while accelerating to roadway speed the vehicle began hesitating followed by a dramatic loss of power and struggled to accelerate at all. Glow plug light began flashing and check engine light came on after about 1 minute. Dramatic loss of power could have resulted in crash. Volkswagen dealer diagnosed the issue as a defective crank shaft position…
ODI 10664754
Power Train
The turbocharger failed at low speed. There was a loud whining/howling sound. The cost of repair was $2,566.64. *tr
ODI 10641195