2007 Volkswagen Jetta
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 201 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 26 Jetta model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 11 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 14 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderSep 23, 2020
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Campaign 20E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Other or unspecifiedSep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Campaign 19V679000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineMar 7, 2014
The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.
Campaign 14E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsDec 10, 2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES. THE JETTA, JETTA SPORTWAGEN, AND RABBIT VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SMALL PLASTIC TAB LOCATED ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR THAT MAY CHAFE AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE. THE NEW BEETLE AND THE NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A FASTENING CLAMP ON A HYDRAULIC HOSE OF THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT MAY BE LOCATED IN AN IMPROPER POSITION WHICH COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST AN UNDERHOOD FUEL SUPPLY LINE.
IF CHAFING OCCURS, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD FUEL LINE. ADDITIONALLY, DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE MODEL, DEALERS WILL EITHER REMOVE THE PLASTIC TAB FROM THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, OR INSPECT THE POSITION OF THE FASTENING CLAMP AND ADJUST THE RELATED FASTENING CLAMP INTO THE CORRECT POSITION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 10V621000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, driveshaftMay 19, 2009
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE. THE FASTENING SCREW CONTACT SURFACES ON THE DRIVESHAFT COVER PLATE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. SOME SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME, CAUSING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN TO THE POINT WHERE THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHES FROM THE GEARBOX.
IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE DETACHED DRIVESHAFT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE THE GEARBOX HOUSING. A DAMAGE GEARBOX HOUSING COULD LEAK GEARBOX OIL ONTO THE STREET AND CREATE A RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND OTHER MOTORISTS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFT SCREWS AND REPLACE THE SCREWS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 09V164000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 24, 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Campaign 07V442000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
35 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Apr 7, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY WORN AND RUBBING METAL ON METAL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THREE WEEKS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSURANCE LOT AND WAS NOT EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,600. UPDATED 06/02/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. UPDATED 11/28/11 *JB
Air bags, Feb 17, 2011
I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ON DUE TO A FAULTY SEAT BELT. I RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO THE VW DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MY CAR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY AIR BAG LIGHT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECENT AIR BAG RECALLED VW ISSUED. I WAS TOLD MY THE TECHNICIAN THAT MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE MY ENTIRE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I AM HOPING THAT VW WOULD LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE MY SEAT BELT WORKS PERFECTLY FINE AND THERE IS NOTHING I COULD HAVE DONE TO CAUSE THIS DAMAGE.
Air bags, May 22, 2010, crash
2007 VW JETTA - MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Apr 20, 2010, crash
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2007 VW JETTA WHEN SHE WAS T-BONED FROM A GMC SUV, APPROX. SPEED OF GMC WAS 40 MPH AND APPROX SPEED OF JETTA WAS 45 MPH. THE JETTA WAS STRUCK AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE DIRECTLY INTO THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE IMPACT WAS ENOUGH THAT MY WIFE NEEDED TO BE REMOVED FROM HER CAR WITH THE JAWS OF LIFE. THE STEERING COLUMN AIRBAG DEPLOYED HOWEVER THE MULTIPLE SIDE AND LUMBAR AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAD THESE DEPLOYED HER INJURES WOULD HAD BEEN MUCH LESS SEVERE. BOTH CARS ARE BEING TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANIES. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED SPECIFICALLY BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY FEATURES, NOW AFTER CONTACTING VW, MINDY PRENTICE REGIONAL CONSULTANT VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER CARE IS TRYING TO TELL ME THAT THE THIS ISN'T THE TYPE OF CRASH THAT WOULD TRIGGER SIDE AIRBAGS. HOWEVER AFTER TALKING TO MULTIPLE DEALERS IN THE AREA AS WELL AS GOING BACK TO MY INITIAL SUSPICION IT SEEMS THAT THE SIDE AIRBAGS MOST CERTAINLY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. *TR
Air bags, Nov 13, 2009
CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VW JETTA. CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,573 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. CONTACT STATED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON THE DASH BOARD. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED THE SEAT BELT AS WELL AS A SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG. THE NEXT MORNING THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND SO THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DID SOME MORE REPAIRS AND 3 WEEK LATER THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACE A SENSOR IN THE DOOR. ONE WEEK AFTER THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED IN THE DOOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON ONCE AGAIN. CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AT THIS TIME. CONTACT FEELS THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE UNRELIABLE. JO
Air bags, Nov 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER RAILROAD TRACKS, THE CONTACT HEARD A SUDDEN LOUD NOISE. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 144,000.
Visibility, Air bags, Sep 12, 2008
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE NOISE GREW IN INTENSITY AND ANNOYANCE. HE TRIED TO FIND THE LOCATION OF THE NOISE AND LIGHTLY TAPPED THE WINDSHIELD AND IT CRACKED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER CLAIMED A ROCK MAY HAVE HIT THE WINDSHIELD, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATING HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CRACKED WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER FIXED THE AIR BAG PROBLEM, BUT THEY DID NOT FIX THE WINDSHIELD. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jan 22, 2008
I BOUGHT MY CAR LAST YEAR 02/15/2007, ITS A VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION YR. 2007.. HERE ARE THE INCIDENTS WITH MY CAR: 1) 08/06/ 2007- HORN IS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICE MEN THEY FOUND A FAULTY SPIRAL SPRING VIA GFF TEST PLAN R&I DRIVER AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL, COLUMN TRIM AND STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONICS CONTROL MODULE R&R SPIRAL SPRING AND PERFORMED BASIC SETTINGS DURING ROAD TEST AND CKL'D OK. 2) 08/06/ 2007- AIRBAG LIGHT INDICATOR IS ON. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICEMEN THEY FOUND A FAULT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG IGNITER RESISTANCE TOO HIGH AFTER UNPLUGGING THE COMPONENT AND REPLACING IT WITHIN A KNOWN GOOD ONE FOUND THAT THE VALUE IN THE MEASURE VALUE BLOCKS DIDN'T CHANGE AND CHECKING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROL MOUDLECONNECTORS TO SEE IF THEY WERE DAMAGED THEY FIGURED IT COULD ONLY BE THE SPIRAL SPRING THAT IS FAULTY. ORDERED SPIRAL SPRING. 3)11/08/ 2007- PERFORMED RECALL Q-8 / INSPECT HEADLIGHTS 4) 01/08/2008- BREAK IS MAKING NOISE.. ACCORDING TO VW SERVICE MEN THEY CHECKED FOR NOISE FROM BRAKES, FOUND REAR BRAKE PADS WERE METAL TO METAL. REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. FOUND E-BRAKES CABLES ADJUSTED TOO TIGHT ADJUSTED CABLES. FOUND REAR CALIPERS DRAGGING. REPLACED BAD CALIPERS AND PERFORMED TEST DRIVE. 4) 01/19/ 2008- WHEN I TURNED ON MY AIRCONDITIONER ON LAST SATURDAY, 01/19/ 2008 A SMOKED IS COMING OUT THROUGH MY RITE REAR TIRE AND IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING. I CALLED THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID I CAN COME IN ON MONDAY ANYTIME TO HAVE IT CHECKED. I DID COME IN YESTERDAY MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2008 TO HAVE IT CHECKED ONE OF THE SERVICE MEN TEST DRIVE THE CAR WITH ME BUT THEN THERE IS NO SMOKE COMING OUT ANYMORE SO WHAT HE ADVISED ME TO DO IS JUST TAKE MY CAR WITH ME AGAIN AND IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN THEN COME BACK. HE JUST LOOK AROUND MY CAR AND THE HOOD AND DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. MY CONCERNS IS I DON'T THINK AM SAFE DRIVING MY CAR ANYMORE BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING HAPPEN NEXT, AND I THINK MY CAR WILL BE CONSIDERED AS A LEMON CAR. *TR
Air bags, Equipment, Jan 21, 2008
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL ENGINE IS STOPPED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BACK IN JULY OF 2007. THEY'VE RESET THE CODES, REPLACED THE SEATBELT BUCKLE AND RESET THE CONNECTORS THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIRBAGS AND NOTHING HAS WORKED. I'VE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER (WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR) FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT'S STILL NOT FIXED. I'VE CALLED VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY'VE DONE NOTHING. THEY SUGGESTED I BRING IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
Air bags, Nov 26, 2007, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE CRASH AND THE DRIVER AIR BAG, DASH AIRBAG AND PASSENGER AIR BAG ALL DEPLOYED. THE DASHBOARD AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH FORCE, IT BROKE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR OFF OF THE WINDSHIELD AND CRUSHED MY HAND BETWEEN IT AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG, WHICH BROKE ALL THE BONES IN MY HAND AND I HAD TO HAVE PINS PLACED IN MY HAND. *TR