2009 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
- 195
- 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 195 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 66 records
- fuel system · 51 records
- high pressure · 43 records
- pressure fuel · 43 records
- glow plug · 35 records
- entire fuel · 22 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 71 |
| 1–30k mi | 53 |
| 60–100k mi | 39 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the fuel light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced as it was rusted. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 32,000. Updated 09/02/11*lj
ODI 10383936
Fuel System, Diesel
Had a half a tank of fuel from mobil drove 30 miles without any problems prior to parking car in garage for 30 min. Left for work and car stalled out at an intersection. Started up after 3rd attempt to start,ran really rough and died within seconds if accelerator wasn't depressed. Almost made it home before dying for good on a hill. Had towed to dealership (the only place it has had work done)who is now telling me…
ODI 10381048
Fuel System, Diesel
I left my house, approximately 8 miles from the house i stopped at a light. When the light turned green my engine stalled, i saw lots of cars coming up upon me at highway speeds. I got the car restarted got it to the curb. When the car shut down at the light, no warning lights had gone off at all. As soon as i got it stared all the warning lights flashed. I thought it was due to a cold temperature issue it was 8…
ODI 10384588
Fuel System, Diesel
I was driving the vehicle and it suddenly started to lose power and within seconds stopped completely. The vehicle failed to start so i had it towed to a repair shop. On inspection the mechanic found metal shavings throughout the fuel system including the fuel injectors. On further inspection in was discovered that the high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) had fell apart internally sending metal bits all throughout the…
ODI 10400930
Fuel System, Diesel
Automobile stalling, rough running, loss of power, hard start. Happens all the time with temperature's above 40 degrees f. Happened from the day i took it off the lot. Have had it in to vw multiple times, computer "re-flashed" nobody knows what is going on. From what i read on tdi forum's it could be the hpfp high pressure fuel pump, or something in the emissions that just is not right. This is very dangerous…
ODI 10394110
Fuel System, Diesel
While driving 2009 jetta tdi with approximately 42k miles, glow plug lights flashed and then resulted in engine failure and all power loss while driving approximately 70mph on highway. Vehicle was then towed to local car service. At first we were told there may have been contaminated fuel that caused this problem. Once a mechanic looked at it we were told there were shards of metal through the fuel lines and in the…
ODI 10384417
Fuel System, Diesel
On jan. 17 2011 i was on a 2 lane highway with cruise control set at 55 m.p.h. The vehicle shuddered and suffered an immediate loss of power. The vehicle display said something like engine workgroup. There was also warning light for glowplug and service engine. I continued approx. 2 miles to work with less power and called volkswagen who told me to have vehicle towed for service. Vehicle is 2009 vw jetta tdi.…
ODI 10381728
Fuel System, Diesel
Failure was proceeded by unusual noise from under the hood, a series of warning lights, and finally the car just stopped. High pressure fuel pump failure. Caused 7000 dollars damage to fuel system. *tr numerous parts replaced. None of the parts are available. *tr
ODI 10379500
Fuel System, Diesel
2009 vw sportwagon tdi. Proper diesel fuel used. At about 1/4 tank remaining, glow plug light went on and car stalled. Towed to dealer who said that hpfp imploded and metal chips in system. Estimated over $8000 to repair. Since i am good customer and had 75,000 mi on car, they agreed to pay 10%, vw of america 85%, and i had to pay 5%. They verified that diesel fuel was in tank! *tr
ODI 10383321
Fuel System, Diesel
While driving on interstate 5 in central oregon, going approx. 60 mph, 2009 diesel jetta lost power and began to stall out. I had driven almost 245 miles on this day (with the same tank of fuel), before the stall occurred. Many warning lights came on the dash, including a flashing glow plug light with engine symbol, engine default light and workshop warning light. Upon coming to a stop, the car died completely,…
ODI 10373155
Fuel System, Diesel
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10376469
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Diesel · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving on residential street, approximately 25-30 mph, and car just lost power and stalled. After a few minutes it could start again - but the vehicle would not move, even if gas was pushed down. After a week at the dealership - they said it was the throttle. My car would not start before (after only having the car for approximately 7 months and approximately 2000 miles) - and after having it towed to the…
ODI 10373120
Fuel System, Diesel
My vw jetta tdi 2009 stalled in traffic in dec. 2010, it was only a year old with 23,000 miles. The dealer said i must have put reg. Gas and not diesel. I said i had receipts and he could test it to prove i hadn't. The damage was $8,000 for a new fuel system including tank. It was called a high pressure fuel pump malfunction with fuel system contamination. He said there was metal shards that disintegrated the entire…
ODI 10627907
Fuel System, Diesel
The vehicle was emitting a diesel fuel type odor. The driver of the vehicle was headed back to the office immediately upon discovering the odor. On the highway the vehicle died. The only light that illuminated was the glow plug light. The vehicle was towed into the shop. The dealership at that point replaced a leaking component within the fuel system. My company authorized the part replacement. The part was replaced…
ODI 10370693
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta diesel. The contact stated that within moments after starting the vehicle it stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred. After applying a pre- heater to the fuel lines, the contact was able to restart the vehicle successfully. The failure persisted only during cold weather. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10376676
Diesel · Fuel System, Diesel
While driving to work, the engine malfunction dashboard light illuminated while making a left turn, traveling about 20 mph, with slightly less than 1/2 tank fuel from the same filling. The left turn where the malfunction occurred was the last 1/2 mile of my ~15 mile commute to work. Immediately after observing the malfunction light, i could hear a metal-on-metal grinding sound coming from under the hood. The engine…
ODI 10383516
Fuel System, Diesel
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta tdi. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the high pressure fuel pump failed because metal had spread throughout it. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10367084
Fuel System, Diesel
During acceleration on a cold engine (first mile) the engine will occasionally stumble and lose power all together. On several occasions it has simply turned off. As it is a stick shift, i assumed it was my fault at first. Now that i am accustomed to the car, it still happens, particularly the stumbling in the first mile. It feels as if it turns off and on... No warning lights come on, but it definitely has no power…
ODI 10418089
Fuel System, Diesel
Vehicle lost power and stalled at busy intersection. Glow plug flashing and engine check light on. Towed into dealership who then accused of "fuel contamination". Incurred costs of towing and rental because of "contamination" claims. Estimated cost of parts: 9,384.85. Volkswagen of america not honoring their warranty. 27,274 miles. Over 10,000 dollars in costs. Car is not fixed. *ln
ODI 10379865
Fuel System, Diesel
On 11/3/2010 i took my 2009 vw jetta tdi in for its 30,000 mile service. I was called and told my vehicle was ready for pick up that evening. When i arrived the service advisor told me he had bad news, my fuel pump had failed. They gave me a loaner car and asked me to bring in my last 4-5 fuel receipts. I told them i don't keep fuel receipts. They said vw may not warranty the failure of the fuel pump without the…
ODI 10364314
Fuel System, Diesel
Driving at 20 mph heard a clanking noise like a spoon in the garbage disposal coming from the engine compartment. Mfd displayed engine fail and the car shut off and would not restart. Filled up with approved diesel from mobil a week prior. Still had a little less than half a tank. Had vehicle towed to local vw dealership. Vw described the problem as fuel contamination. Subsequently determined that the high pressure…
ODI 10363955
Fuel System, Diesel
Driving a 2009 jetta sportwagen tdi on i-280 when low fuel indicator came on. Stopped and refueled with diesel at a station approximately 3/4 miles from i-280. While returning to the interstate speeds (during or shortly after reaching them) the glow plug light began blinking, the car lost power and went into "limp mode" and was informed by its computer that there was an engine malfunction and to take it to the…
ODI 10362795
Electrical System · Fuel System, Diesel
Car had been operating normally all service performed and no notification from dealership. On 10/26/2010 was driving at posted speed limit on alhambra blvd in pleasant hill/martinez ca. Was coming down slight hill and touched accelerator to climb slight grad when the engine just stalled and shut down. There was no warning. Car could not be restarted. There was a small noise from the engine compartment and a shutter…
ODI 10363913
Fuel System, Diesel
Have always had car serviced at dealer per recommendations. On 10/14/10 car made a noise at stoplight then noise quit. Pulled out from stoplight and car died suddenly and without warning. Was able to restart and it ran for an additional 1-2 seconds before dying again and would not restart. Had to coast it through a high traffic area across highway overpass and into parking lot. Towed it to dealer who found that high…
ODI 10363419
Fuel System, Diesel
While merging into traffic my 2009 vw jetta tdi engine loss power and later stalled at a intersection and would not run. This was the first time i had any problems with this car. The repair shop said the high pressure fuel pump failed which sent metal all through the fuel system. They state over $8,000.00 to replace the entire fuel system and it is not covered under the service contract. *tr
ODI 10360745