2009 Volkswagen Jetta Service Brakes Problems
- 132
- 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 132 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- stability control · 39 records
- electronic stability · 30 records
- service brakes · 28 records
- brakes hydraulic · 25 records
- hydraulic electronic · 23 records
- needed replaced · 18 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 49 |
| 100–150k mi | 42 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
2009 vw jetta se has a recall for the abs module and the vw refused to honor the recall. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle prior to the recall and i was told to wait for the recall because the abs module was defective. After the recall was issued i took my car to the dealer but vw refused to replace the abs module, as stated by the recall. Reason given, is that the abs module has pre-existing faults. This is obvious,…
ODI 11005419
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving 50 mph, the brake pedal failed to operate normally without warning. The vehicle was taken to suntrup volkswagen (located at 6000 s lindbergh blvd saint, mo 63123 314-892 -8200) where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper and parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11010484
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and an appointment was scheduled with a dealer (central valley volkswagen, [redacted], modesto, ca 95356, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service…
ODI 11003675
Service Brakes
My abs module stopped working oct 2016, i had it repaired nov 2016. I received a safety recall notice for the abs module feb 2017. Stated would reimburse for repairs if they had already been made. I mailed requested information 3/3/17. I phoned on 4-12-17 to verify it was received. I was told it was received on 3/9/17 and was under review. I was told that the recall was for a specific part, not the entire abs module…
ODI 11014501
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Software
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer, it was diagnosed that the vehicle's software failed and was unable to be updated. The dealer also stated that the module needed to be replaced; however, approval from the…
ODI 10985997
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
When driving on a windey road the abs light came on and the car was breaking funny. I checked online to see if there was any recalls on my vehicle and found that the abs module software needed to be updated. The recall also stated that the abs module may need to be replaced due to this problem. I took it in and had the update installed, so now that i have it back, it is worse than ever. They said that i would need…
ODI 11010578
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Recall 45f2- while driving my car under normal conditions the abs light came on. Coincidentally the next day i received a letter in the mail stating there was a recall on the abs for my vehicle. When i contacted vw they could not find the recall. I did a search and found it in 5mins. I contacted them again and told them i found it they proceeded to schedule an appointment. After they worked on my car and did the…
ODI 10985930
Service Brakes
A safety recall was issued by volkswagen for abs software that potentially did not properly identify abs module errors. When i took the car in for service, the local dealership informed me that they did not have the required parts. They stated that vw policy did not allow them to order parts until the new software was loaded to abs module and a test conducted. Vw dealership stated that 70% of abs boards fail test…
ODI 10990812
Service Brakes
Abs, esp, and brake light all activated at 93000 miles. Took vehicle in for recall service and was denied
ODI 10972234
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving various highway speeds, the abs and esc warning indicators suddenly illuminated and the steering wheel became harder to turn. In addition, the speed suddenly decreased. The vehicle was taken to lithia volkswagen in reno, nv where it was diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed…
ODI 11033263
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as needing a new battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the battery was tested at the dealer and the vehicle was able to start. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was…
ODI 10969752
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle performed abnormally. Also, the speedometer and fuel gauge ceased to function, and the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic,…
ODI 10971194
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 35 mph, the abs, esc, brake, traction, and steering wheel warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The…
ODI 10968194
Seats · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
Drivetime-downey sold me the above vehicle with no brakes, blown air compressor, and a faulty transmission. The bureau of automotive repairs is investigating the warranty company that failed to repair the brakes.
ODI 10991100
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). Later, when the vehicle was started, the abs, brake, epc, and esc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation volkswagen las vegas (6375 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146). The vehicle was not repaired because another unknown…
ODI 11020927
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
The abs module on my 2009 vw jetta. After taking it to the vw dealer in ontario california on 12-27-2016, service adviser robert tobar informed me that the abs module failed and told me that it needed to be replaced. I was quoted $2640.39. I asked him if there was a recall for this part and he said no. Since so many people had the same problem, i figured it had to be a faulty part and decided to wait for the…
ODI 10960088
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Service Brakes
My 2009 jetta has been experiencing issues. The abs light, stability control light, brake light, and check engine light stay on. The car sputters from time to time. I took it to the dealer in my town for the volkswagen recall on the abs system. They supposedly fixed the abs software and module. Then they tell me the abs pump is bad but not covered under warranty. It will be $3000 to replace! They replaced the mass…
ODI 10966326
Service Brakes
Safety recall 45f2-abs control module software- car to vw dealer 2-28-17.dealer explained could not perform re-call due to abs pump not part of re-call- my cost would be $ 2230 for new pump prior to software update. Is this a bait & switch ? This is not a true re-call.
ODI 10957872
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes locked up and caused the contact's vehicle to crash into the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. Two weeks after the failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability…
Crash reported
ODI 10971197
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the brake light randomly illuminated while waiting to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer was contacted several times, but the contact was unable to schedule a repair in a reasonable time frame. The manufacturer had not been notified. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10958779
Service Brakes
My 2009 vw jetta had a recall recently. I was driving the car and it failed to brake on linebaugh ave in tampa, fl. When researching i came across the recall. I then took the car to vw of new port richey located 4727 us-19, new port richey, fl. My car was at this dealership for 10days, the recall suggested an update for the abs control module and if the update did not fix the issue a replacement would be needed and…
ODI 10960318
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal vibration. Also, the vehicle veered left or right when braking and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard numerous times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). The dealer (team volkswagen of…
ODI 11033922
Service Brakes
In february 2017 i received a safety recall notice from volkswagen of america, inc. Regarding a defective abs control module software. To date, i have been attempted to have this recall completed on three separate occasions and at different volkswagen service departments and have been advised that the recall couldn't be completed due to "loss of communication with the abs module" currently i am unable to pass the…
ODI 11114103
Control Unit/Module · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Unsatisfactory resolution to nhtsa recall no.: 16v-913 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2016/rclrpt-16v913-3524.pdf the proposed resolution to this recall is unsatisfactory. How can is it assured that if a module passes the load test the pcu ground connection will not fail at a future time? The failure reportedly occurs just when the abs/esp/steering system is needed most to maintain vehicle control. If this was a…
Crash reported
ODI 10948602
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10970080
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