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: hydraulic
38 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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 20, 2010
NORMAL DRIVING HABITS. MILEAGE ON VEHICLE = APPROXIMATELY 59,500. THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEAR AT EXCESSIVE RATE ON MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA - 2.5L WOLFSBURG EDITION. I'VE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WHERE THE REAR BRAKE PADS OR ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE FRONT PADS/ ROTORS. VW OFFERED TO REPLACE THE REAR PADS AND ROTORS FOR STANDARD BRAKE REPLACEMENT COST (NO DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR PREMATURE WEAR). THE REAR BRAKES WEARING PREMATURELY PRESENTS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 15, 2010
I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA THAT IS WEARING OUT PADS TO FAST. THE 1ST TIME THEY WORE OUT THE CAR HAD APPROX 16,000 MI. WE WERE TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER NOT TOTALLY RELEASING. THE 2ND TIME THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH APPROX. 28,000 MI. BUT THE DEALERSHIP AND VW WERE WILLING TO REPLACE THE PADS SINCE THEY WORE DUE TO THE BRAKE LEVER AGAIN. BUT IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT AUDI PADS BE PUT ON BECAUSE THEY WORE LONGER THAN THE VW. THE MECHANIC AT THE TIME SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM ON THE JETTA WITH THE LEVER NOT ALWAYS RELEASING. NOW AT 54,000 MI THE CAR HAD TO GO IN FOR A BRAKE JOB. UNFORTUNATELY THE PADS WORE DOWN TO THE RIVETS AND SCOURED THE ROTORS. SO I HAD TO PAY FOR PADS AND TURNING THE ROTORS. NOW VW IS SAYING THAT THEY DESIGN THE BRAKES TO WEAR IN 12,000 TO 20,000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF PADS ONLY LASTING THAT SHORT OF TIME. AND IF THAT IS SO THEN WHY AM I STILL USING THE ORIGINAL FRONT PADS. THEN THEY STATE THAT THEY SET THE CAR UP SO THE REARS DO MORE WORK THEN THE FRONT TO MAKE THE FRONT NOT DO ALL THE BRAKING. YEAH, WE DO THAT ON TRACTOR AND TRAILERS TO, BUT NOT TO MAKE THE REARS DO ALL THE BRAKING. I WORRY BECAUSE MY SON USES THIS CAR AT COLLEGE AND I DON'T WANT A CALL SAYING HE HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BRAKES GOING OUT. I WORRY VW MAY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PADS PREMATURELY WEARING AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM LIKE TOYOTA CAN'T FIX THEIR PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 1, 2010
I AM LEASING A 2007 JETTA 2.5 AND JUST TOOK MY CAR IN THIS MORNING FOR IT'S 35,000 MILE TUNE-UP. I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE AT LESS THAN 10%. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED 5,000 MILES AGO THAT THEY WERE LOW OR WOULD BE CAUSING ISSUES. NOW I'M BEING TOLD ON TOP OF MY $250 TUNE-UP, I NEED TO REPLACE ALL THAT FOR 310. THIS SEEMS TO BE A DOCUMENTED ISSUE, AND I'M HIGHLY UPSET THAT I WOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS IN MY LEASE. IN 5,000 MILES I WENT FROM BEING "FINE" TO THE PADS BEING GROUND INTO THE ROTORS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Air, Service brakes, Electric, Feb 11, 2010
I HAVE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WOLFSBERG ED AND I AM HAVING SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I BOUGHT THIS BRAND NEW AT 60 MILES ON IT IN JUNE 2007.. AROUND 18/19K I HAD TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES N ROTORS CAUSE THEY WERE WORN AND WERE RUBBING METAL ON METAL.. I WENT TO THE VW SERVICE THEY SAID IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE EBRAKE NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY.. THEY REPLACED EVERYTHING UNDER WARRANTY AFTER ARGUING WITH THEM.. THEY TRIED TO SAY IT'S THE WAY I DRIVE OR I MUST HAVE DRIVEN WITH THE EBRAKE ON.. R U KIDDING ME!!!! I BEEN DRIVING FOR 10 YRS.. AND IF IT WAS THE WAY I DRIVE WHY HAVEN'T THE FRONT BRAKES GONE? THEY ARE STILL THE ORIGINAL BRAKES TO THIS DATE 2-12-10.. ANYHOW SO THEY REPLACED IT. RIGHT NOW I'M AT 29K GUESS WHAT.. I HAD TIRES CHANGED OUT AND MY REAR BRAKES ARE AT 30% LEFT.. THIS IS INSANE 10K AN I HAVE TO CHANGE REAR BRAKES AGAIN?? MEANWHILE I STILL HAVE ORIGINAL FRONT BRAKES ON THE CAR WITH 2/3 OF LIFE ON THEM! MY TRUSTED/PERSONAL MECH SAID THERE HAS TO BE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM OR HYDRAULICS.. THERE'S NO WAY I SHOULD BE ALMOST ON MY 3RD SET OF REAR BRAKES WITHOUT EVEN TOUCHING MY FRONT BRAKES.. HE SAID THAT IS NOT NORMAL.. I HAD A 95 CAMRY BOUGHT IT USED HAD THAT FOR 2.5 YRS AND ONLY REPLACED ALL BRAKES 1 TIME...AND ISN'T THE STOPPING POWER ON ALL VEHICLE IN THE FRONT BRAKES.. ITS A FW DRIVE CAR... THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS.. AT THIS RATE ILL BE CHANGING BRAKES EVERY 3 OIL CHANGES.. HOW DOES THIS MAKE SENSE TO THE VW COMPANY OR ANY MECHANIC FOR THAT MATTER?... PLEASE RECALL THIS VEH FOR REAR BRAKE ISSUE.. NOBODY HAS 400 DOLLARS EVERY 10K FOR BRAKES.. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING!! *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Feb 9, 2010
2007 VW JETTA WOLFSBERG EDITION BRAKE PADS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT 18K MILES. HAD DEALER REPLACE PADS. PADS COMPLETELY WORN AGAIN AT 25K MILES ALONG WITH ROTORS. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REFUSED REPAIRS AS CONDITION WAS "NORMAL" AND WOULD NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK TO PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO SAID CONDITION WAS "NOT NORMAL" AND SCHEDULED FOLLOWUP SERVICE AFTER PADS WERE REPLACED TO GAUGE DAMAGE TO REAR BRAKING MECHANISMS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 3, 2010
2007 JETTA SPEED INCREASE FROM 50 TO 85 MPH WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. BY TOUCHING THE BRAKE IT DID STOP THE INCREASE OF SPEED BEFORE IT WENT HIGHER. THIS HAPPEN 4 TO 5 TIMES IN THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS. ( THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT TURNED ON.) *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 23, 2009
I OWN A 2007 JETTA WITH ONLY 26K MILES ON IT. WITHOUT ANY INITIAL WARNING THE REAR BRAKES STARTED TO GRIND ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SPECIALIST WHO TOLD BE ONE REAR BRAKE WAS GRINDING ON METAL AND THE OTHER WAS ABOUT TO GET TO THAT POINT. MY FRONT WHEEL DRIVE BRAKES WERE STILL 100% AND NOT SHOWING ANY SIGN OF WEAR. THEY FELT THIS WAS VERY UNUSUAL FOR BRAKES TO DO THIS SO SOON AND SUGGESTED I TAKE IT TO THE CAR DEALER TO HAVE THEM CHECK FOR FAULTY BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THIS CAR TO DO THIS SO EARLY. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS IN MY LIFETIME AND TEND TO REPLACE THEM AFTER ABOUT 50K MILES. WE HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BRAKES ON ANY OF OUR CARS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR A FLAW IN THE MODEL. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THE PADS IN THE REAR ARE THINNER THAN THE ONES IN THE FRONT. THIS DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE TO ME. I AM OUT $350.00 DOLLARS AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE A VW PRODUCT AGAIN. THIS WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THIS CAR MAKER. ADDITIONALLY THIS CAR IS A STICK SHIFT AND I AM NOT A LEAD FOOT DRIVER. NOW I WONDER ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES OF THEIR BRAKES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 21, 2009
I OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE REAR BRAKES HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED AT 28000 MILES. BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE VOLKSWAGEN CORPORATE OFFICE REFUSE TO COVER BRAKES UNDER WARRANTY STATING THAT FOR THE JETTA IT IS "NORMAL" TO NEED NEW REAR BRAKES IN AS LITTLE AS 10000 MILES. EDMUNDS.COM AND CARCOMPLAINT.COM HAVE HUNDREDS OF JETTA OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PREMATURE REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN THE 2007 MODELS. IT SEEMS THAT WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING, ABOUT THE JETTA DEPENDING ON THE REAR BRAKES TO MAKE SAFER STOPPING. IT IS NOT FAIR THAT AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY IS NEGLECTING TO RECOGNIZE THE DEFECT IN THEIR CAR. MANY PEOPLE CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE BRAKE PAD AND ROTORS EVERY 10000-20000 MILES, THAT PRESENTS A FORMIDABLE SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 28, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA WITH 72K MILES ON IT. MY FRONT BRAKE PAD WHICH ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE DEALER HAVE 65% LEFT ON THEM, WHILE I AM GOING ONTO MY SECOND SET OF REAR BRAKES, THE FIRST A SET I DID A YEAR AGO. YES I DO HAVE HIGH MILES BUT I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE FRONT ONES GO FIRST. I AM NOW SPENDING ABOUT $500 TO DO MY REAR PADS, ROTORS, CALIPER, AND CHANGING THE BRAKE FLUID. I THINK VW NEEDS TO SWITCH THE SENSOR TO THE REARS NOT THE FRONTS. IF I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CARS I WOULD HAVE WAITED FOR THE SENSOR TO GO OFF WHICH PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE UNTIL NEXT YEAR AT THIS RATE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 11, 2009
AT 18,000 MILES MY REAR BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE A GARBAGE DISPOSAL. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. BRAKES FAILED A MONTH LATER. THIS MONTH, 18,000 MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED. A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALS THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 2007 JETTA ARE FACED WITH THIS DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 23, 2009
TOOK MY VW 2007 JETTA IN FOR A 20K OIL CHANGE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES. I ARGUED WITH THE SERVICE DEPT. AND DID SOME RESEARCH ON THE BRAKES ONLY TO FIND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE JETTA. MY PREVIOUS CAR WAS A SPYDER ECLIPSE; A MUCH HEAVIER CAR BUT HAD THE ORIGINAL BRAKES AT 78K ! THIS IS THE LAST VW I WILL BUY. OWNED A CABRIO IN 1999 AND WON MY LEMON LAW CASE FOR THE DEFECTS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 22, 2009
AT 10,759 MILES, HEARING A METAL SOUND FROM REAR OF THE CAR WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES, WE TOOK OUR 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA TO THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION THEY FOUND THAT THE READ PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AT 3MM. THEY REPLACED THE READ PADS AND L/S ROTOR AND ADJUSTED THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE. THIS REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. AT 26,171 MILES THE REAR BRAKES WERE WORN DOWN AGAIN AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF $378. THIS IN MY OPINION IS A DESIGN DEFECT AND POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. REAR BRAKES SHOULD NOT NEED REPLACEMENT EVERY 10K TO 15K MILES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 17, 2009
THE 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE REAR BRAKES. I HAVE LESS THAN 27,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND NEED TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS. WITHIN 1 WEEK OF HEARING THE INITAL GRINDING NOISE, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS 1/32 LEFT ON THE REAR ROTORS. THIS IS UNHEARD OF FOR ROTORS TO WEAR SO QUICKLY. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Feb 16, 2009, crash
2007 JETTA 2.5L REAR BRAKE FAILURE IN JUNE 2007 RESULTED IN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND VEHICLE WAS HIT DRIVER'S SIDE. REPORTED TO VW AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL FAILURE. BRAKES CONTINUE TO FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY (GRINDING, SQUEALING, SEIZING) DECEMBER 2008 REAR BRAKES REPLACED (30,000KMS) AT MY EXPENSE AS VW HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AS AN ISSUE. AUGUST 2007 CLUTCH FAILS AND VEHICLE IS TAKEN TO VW FOR REPAIRS. ADVISED IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR (18,000KMS) AND WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. HAD CLUTCH INSPECTED BY A CLUTCH MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISES PARTS FAILED AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER INSTALLATION. VW ISSUES REFUND AFTER LEGAL ACTION IS PURSUED. HAVE HAD VEHICLE INSPECTED AT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO AGREES WITH SUB STANDARD WORKMANSHIP AND PARTS ON THIS MODEL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 11, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA AND THE REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE WORN OUT AT JUST 20K MILES. I HEAR THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITHH THIS CAR AND VW REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM AND CHARGES UP $400 TO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 31, 2009
AT APPROX 22K MILES MY REAR BRAKES BEGAN SQUEALING AND THEN GRINDING LOUDLY. WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW ROTORS AND PADS AT A COST OF APPROX $500. WAS TOLD BY INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP THAT THE BRAKES NOT ONLY WERE EXTREMELY WORN DOWN, BUT THE WEAR WAS FAIRLY UNEVEN AS WELL. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF BRAKES WEARING OUT SO QUICKLY. IT IS ABSURD TO THINK THAT I WILL HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY 12-18 MONTHS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 21, 2009
I HAVE ONLY 21,000 MILES ON MY CAR, AT APPROX. 19,000 MILES I NOTICED A SLIGHT SQUEAK TO MY REAR BRAKES OCCASIONALLY. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR INTO HAVE THEM CHECKED. VOLKSWAGEN CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, THEY CLAIM IT IS NORMAL FOR REAR BRAKES TO GO OUT WITHIN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS NOT NORMAL, NOR IS IT SAFE. BRAKES SHOULD LAST A LOT LONGER, AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACED THEM EVERY 18-20,000 MILES. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. VOLKSWAGEN IS SELLING POOR QUALITY VEHICLES AND THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO SHRUG IT OFF AS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR BECAUSE THEY DO NOT WANT TO ADMIT THEIR FAULT IN THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THEIR MOST POPULAR MODELS. I HAVE A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. I HAVE HEARD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR GTI AND RABBIT MODELS OF THE SAME YEAR OR LATER. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 14, 2008
2007 JETTA WOLFSBURG REAR BRAKES MADE FROM A SOFTER MATERIAL CAUSING THEM TO WEAR AT A MUCH FASTER RATE THAN THE FRONT(APPROX. EVERY 16K MILES). INFO IS STRAIGHT FROM VW USA. WHY WOULD THEY PUT THE SENSORS ON ONLY THE FRONT IF THEY KNOW THE REAR WILL WEAR FASTER AND NO INFO IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. UNREASONABLE REPAIR ON A FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR. FRONT BRAKES STILL LOOK NEW WHILE BACK BRAKES ARE WORN AND CUT INTO THE ROTOR. VW USA SAYS THIS WAS A FIX IN RESPONSE TO CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF REAR BRAKE NOISE. SOFTER MATERIAL CAUSES MORE BRAKE DUST AND BRAKES SQUEAL ALL THE TIME. HAVING TO REPLACE BRAKES MUCH MORE OFTEN IS NOT AN EFFICIENT FIX. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON EDMUNDS.COM. THIS IS AN ISSUE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Equipment, Dec 12, 2008
PURCHASED NEW VEHICLE 07/21/07 AND ON 12/09/08 I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED ON MY NEW 2007 VW JETTA WITH LESS THAN 16,000 MILES ON IT! THIS IS MY 4TH VW AND I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE SO SOON BEFORE. MY PREVIOUS VW THAT I'VE BROUGHT TO THE SAME DEALER FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE. I FIND IT INAPPROPRIATE FOR VW TO SELL ME A VEHICLE WITH SUB STANDARD PARTS THAT REQUIRES A LOT OF MONEY TO REPLACE - WITH NO DISCLAIMER. I'VE COME TO EXPECT BETTER QUALITY FROM VW. WHICH WAS THE MAIN REASON AS TO WHY I PURCHASED A NEW VEHICLE FROM VW AGAIN. TO ADD, I'LL HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN EVERY 15,000 MILES OR SO. IT IS NOT A BREAKING HABIT AS MY PRIOR RECORDS WITH VW WILL SHOW THAT IS NOT THE CASE. WHILE CUSTOMER. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 8, 2008
I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA. AT 27,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AND ROTORS TURNED. BRAKES WERE RUBBING METAL TO METAL. I THINK IT IS A PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR PROBLEM. DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS FAULTY PARTS OR WHAT. DEALER SAYS IT IS NORMAL TO HAVE REAR PADS WEAR OUT WITH THAT LITTLE OF MILEAGE. I AM 55YRS. OLD AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT WITH ANY CAR. I HOPE IT DOES NOT CAUSE ANYONE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 6, 2008
THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEED REPLACEMENT AT 22,000 MILES. WHILE THE FRONT BRAKES ARE PERFECT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 22, 2008
AT 29,000 MILES I STARTED HEARING A GRINDING NOISE IN MY REAR BRAKES. CALLED DEALERSHIP ADVISING OF NOISE AND WAS GIVEN AN APPT FOR 2 WEEKS LATER. AT APPT WAS ADVISED THAT REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED REPLACED. VW ADVISED ME THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THE REAR BRAKES TO GO BEFORE THE FRONT BRAKES. NO REPAIR WORK DONE, CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY GARAGE. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTS TO DRIVE HIS VEHICLE, HE HEARS A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE BRAKES OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL OF THE BRAKE COMPONENTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURED ON MORE THAN FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Sep 11, 2008
THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN WEARING DOWN ABNORMALLY. THE REAR ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT 20,000 AND 40,000 MILES. *TR