2009 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- 87
- 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 87 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 23 records
- engine light · 21 records
- light came · 16 records
- glow plug · 15 records
- high pressure · 14 records
- fuel pump · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
I was driving down the street when a loud beeping and the red abs failure + every light on dashboard lit up. Every gauge stopped working (the gas gauge, speedometer, etc) i was close to home and carefully proceeded to the house. After a half mile the car stalled and the engine died. Because i was prepared for an event, i immediately set hazards and rolled to the side of the road. I restarted the car and made it the…
ODI 10762581
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Started the car and after about 5 minutes of driving, the engine shuts off but all electrical systems appear to be working. No trouble/ indicator lights come on. This has happened on the interstate traveling 70, on a side street traveling 35, and sitting idle at a stop light. Every time, the car will run for between 5-7 minutes than not restart for 5-7 minutes. At attempts to restart inside that 5 minute window…
ODI 10731374
Engine
While driving on the highway, the check engine light came on and the car began slowing itself down. When i tried to accelerate the engine revved and the rpm indicator went up but the car would not speed up past 45 mph and the steering wheel shook very hard the rest of the way. When i took it for diagnostics and repair, the codes p2431 and p2432 indicated a faulty sensor in the air injection system pressure sensor. I…
ODI 10717875
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We were driving on down the road and the cars lights started blinking and then car stop running and stopped dead in the road. Could not get it started again. If it had been on the freeway i am sure i would not be typing this we would be in hospital or worse. We had to get out and the steering was not working to get it to side of road. I am elderly and do not have alot of strength. We had to pay extra to aaa to tow…
ODI 10700686
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2009 volkswagen - jetta tdi - 2l, in-line4 (120cl) diesel * a previous claim was submitted lacking information, please disregard. Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris. The high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine. The welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete…
ODI 10701533
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle engine shut off during travel, due to fuel filter being clogged by metal debris. The high pressure injection pump failed effectively ending the life of the engine. The welds on the high pressure injection pump had deteriorated, resulting metal debris to circulate through complete injection system. After multiple failed attempts to flush out the injection system it was decided that the best course of action…
ODI 10701532
Engine
I was driving our 2009 volkswagen jetta sportswagen tdi on the highway when the glow light came on. I stopped the car and the engine stopped working and started smoking. The dealer said that the engine had seized but did not know the reason. According to the dealer the engine will have to be replaced. The vehicle has had all of the recommended services which were done by the dealer including all of the oil changes.…
ODI 10691457
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the check engine and the electronic power control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10671398
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact also stated that the check engine and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the injector circuit in cylinder 1 failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10670589
Engine
After numerous attempts by dealer to fix engine light indicator (3 attempts in 5 days) said maf part bad as per computer codes. *tr
ODI 10664921
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10663296
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
For the past year or so my 2009 jetta tdi (diesel) has had the same recurring problem: my glow plug light will come on and i lose normal driving capabilities. I cannot accelerate or maintain speed as i normally do. My car will remain around 25 mph, sometimes losing power until i am forced to pull over. My solution has been to turn the car off, and back on again. The light will go off and i can drive normally most of…
ODI 10659070
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
Driving down freeway at 61mph, engine turns off. No power steering or brakes while i changed lanes in heavy traffic to get to the shoulder of the road. Car would not start and had to tow to the dealership. Dealer replaced battery, primed fuel system, gave car back. After five days, check engine light came on, so i took car to dealership. They replaced glow plug control module and gave car back. Driving down highway…
ODI 10667681
Engine
Driving on a busy [redacted] my car suddenly stopped just flashed a few lights on the panel for few seconds. The car would not start. Could not be moved lucky that there were no injuries. The vehicle towed to vw dealer, basil vw at lockport and was told that the high pressure fuel pump exploded. Caused extensive damage requiring numerous components, with a total cost of about $7,000.00 the car was service by a vw…
ODI 10652106
Engine
Timing chain tensioner failed resulting in engine failure. *tr
ODI 10649823
Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
The car was running fine up to the time it quit. It stalled in a puddle after 7 days of rain so i assumed it had gotten water in the system somehow. I had it towed to my local mechanic. He in turn called the dealer who said they were unable to sell him the parts for the repair and that i needed to have it towed to them. I have since been told the repair work will be between 8 and 10 thousand dollars to replace the…
ODI 10648802
Engine
The water pump failed at approximately 70 mph. The impeller came off of the shaft inside of the pump because of a poor design(plastic). This caused the vehicle to overheat. Went ahead and had the timing belt done also. Cost of repair was $1131.87. *tr
ODI 10641199
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was idling and attempting to accelerate, the contact heard an abnormal noise and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
ODI 10638405
Engine
I am "guessing at some of the information above since it was the first time it happened and i didn't give it much thought then. At that time, i was making a right-hand turn to another street and the engine stalled. There was no warning light or signal. I pulled over to the side of the road, restarted the engine and it worked fine. This occurred sometime in mid to late september. Yesterday (12/24/2014) i was at a…
ODI 10668247
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving on my way home from work in town and all of a sudden the glow plug light comes on flashing and the engine light appears on the dash. I immediately turned off the car restarted the car and the problem was not resolved and a message appeared on the sash "engine fault workshop!". Hpfp failure. *tr
ODI 10615145
Electrical System · Engine
While driving on freeway car completely shut-off. Coasted to off-ramp, stopped car and then re-started it. Dealer later diagnosed ignition switch problem (intermittent ignition switch faults logged) and recommended replacement of the ignition switch. *tr
ODI 10609702
Engine
Sunrise v.w. Had my 2009 jetta tdi in their shop yesterday, and after diagnostics informed me that i needed both cooling fans, and the intake manifold replaced. I have geico mechanical break down insurance. The adjuster only approved the replacement of the cooling fans. On the way home my check engine light came on, i heard a pop sound from the engine, and lost all of the cars power. This loss of power happened…
ODI 10597341
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while traveling 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph. The glow plug on the dash illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the impeller shaft on the turbo needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage 42,000.
ODI 10594296
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car began to flash the "glow plug" warning light along with a message "engine fault workshop" pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart. Engine would crank but not turn over. Got the following failure codes: p0087, p13e3, p2196. Looks like this is a common issue and yet vw does nothing about it. Class action anyone?. *js
ODI 10592154