2007 Volkswagen Jetta

What owners report most often

1. Service brakes46
2. Electrical system45
3. Hydraulic38
4. Air bags35
5. Power train33
6. Engine16
7. Seats11
8. Structure11

Recalls and investigations

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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: power train

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1. Power train, Aug 26, 2009

   I OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI WITH A 2.0T ENGINE AND A DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) TRANSMISSION. AT APPROXIMATELY 33,000 MILES (IN 12/2008), MY DSG TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN 40MPH ROAD INTO MY JOB. I LOST POWER AT ABOUT 20MPH WHILE TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC BUT WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO COAST INTO MY WORKS SIDE ROADS TO PULL OVER. THE LOSS OF POWER WAS ACCOMPANIED BY THE FLASHING OF ALL TRANSMISSION GEAR LIGHTS (PRDNS), WHICH IS TYPICAL OF ALL DSG TRANSMISSION FAILURES FROM WHAT I HAVE READ. VW COMPLETELY REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY AND NEVER TOLD ME EXACTLY WHICH PART OF MY DSG ACTUALLY FAILED. THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY SIMPLY REMOVE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND SEND IT BACK TO VW. THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR A SMALL NUMBER OF 08-09 DSG EQUIPPED CARS, WHICH WAS IMPLEMENTED BECAUSE A FAULTY TEMPERATURE SENSOR CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND ALL POWER WOULD BE LOST, RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS POWER LOSS IS WHAT I EXPERIENCED, AND ALTHOUGH MY PROBLEM WAS LIKELY UNRELATED TO THE CURRENT RECALL RATIONALE, WAS DANGEROUS TO ME NONETHELESS. I VISIT A VW ENTHUSIAST WEBSITE WHERE DSG FAILURES ON ALL MODEL YEARS ARE MORE COMMONPLACE THAN SHOULD BE ACCEPTED. IF THIS HIGH FAILURE TRANSMISSION RESULTS IN A DANGEROUS CONDITION, VW SHOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM BY FIXING ALL DSG MODELS WITH UPDATED COMPONENTS FOR ALL KNOWN COMMONLY FAILING DSG COMPONENTS. AT THE VERY LEAST, VW SHOULD ALSO EXTEND DSG WARRANTIES TO 100,000 MILES TO COVER REPAIRS TO THIS COSTLY TRANSMISSION. *TR

2. Power train, Aug 11, 2009

   I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH USING THE CRUISE CONTROL AND MY CAR WAS IN "DRIVE". ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR HESITATED, AND STARTED TO SLOW DOWN FOR NO REASON. I SAW ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY THE "PRND" WAS FLASHING. I WENT TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL, AND THE ENGINE JUST REVVED FREELY AND NO POWER WAS APPLIED TO PROPEL THE CAR. I HAD TO COAST TO A STOP AND RESTART THE CAR IN ORDER TO GET IT TO MOVE AGAIN. *TR

3. Power train, Aug 4, 2009

   2007 VW JETTA ,ODOMETER 26615, MANUAL TRANSMISSION. UNABLE TO PUT CAR INTO GEAR WHILE STOPPED OR DRIVING.. DEALERSHIP PULLED TRANSMISSION AND FOUND DEBRIS , WORN CLUTCH, HEAT MARKS ON FLY WHEEL {VERBAL REPORT ;FRONT FACE OF CLUTCH HAD COME APART). REPLACED CLUTCH,FLYWHEEL, PRESSURE PLATE, THROWOUT BEARING. VW PAID FOR 25% OF PARTS AND LABOR. *TR

4. Power train, Equipment, Jul 28, 2009

   THE CAR BEGAN TO HAVE JERKY SHIFTS AND THEN BEGAN LURCHING AT SLOW SPEEDS IN FIRST. IN CERTAIN CASES THE GEAR WOULD GRAB AND THEN LET GO ALLOWING THE CAR TO SUDDENLY ROLL BACKWARDS ON HILLS. THE MECHATRONICS UNIT WAS REPLACED AFTER 35000 MILES AND THEN THE SECOND UNIT LASTED FOR 1300 MILES. I AM NOW WAITING FOR MY SECOND REPLACEMENT UNIT. NOTE THIS IS A JETTA GLI WITH 2.0T AND 6 SPEED DSG TRANSMISSION. *TR

5. 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

6. Power train, Jul 25, 2007

   DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT NORMAL SPEEDS(55-65) AN ANNOYING CLUNKING CONSISTENTLY GOING ON UNDER FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. TAKEN IT TO SENDELL VOLKSWAGEN 4-5 TIMES NOW AND A CV SHAFT IS BAD BUT THEY SAY VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REFUSED REPAIR AND SAID DRIVE IT TIL IT BREAKS OR GETS WORSE! AND A CLUNKING NOISE IS COMING FROM TRANSAXLE AT LIGHT THROTTLE AT 55-60 AND OTHER SPEEDS WITH THE DSG GEARBOX. THEY HEARD IT AND `CAN'T SEEM TO PUT THEIR FINGER ON IT' SO THEY STUFFED FOAM UNDER PANELS INSIDE CAR TO DEADEN THE NOISE. STILL NO REPAIR TO DATE!! *JB

7. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Jul 23, 2007

   TL*THE CONTACTS OWN A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE SINCE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKES GRIND WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTS TO STOP. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED. ON JUNE 11, 2007, HE ARRIVED AT WELLESLEY VOLKSWAGEN AND SPOKE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. THE SERVICE MANAGER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND DISCOVERED AN ERROR REGISTERED IN THE COMPUTER. WELLESLEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE A LOANER VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE HIS VEHICLE WITHIN A FEW DAYS. HOWEVER, THE BRAKES CONTINUE TO GRIND. HE CALLED VOLKSWAGEN, BUT NO ONE WOULD SPEAK TO HIM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 3,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. UPDATED 09/18/07. *JB UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB UPDATED *JB

8. Power train, Jun 25, 2007

   DEFAULT CLUTCH FAILURE, I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THIS FORUM FOR A FEW DAYS, EVER SINCE THE 06 TDI JETTA CLUTCH STUCK TO THE FLOOR , OH YES ANOTHER CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE FLOOR!. WE WERE TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT IT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY, SAME OLD THING CUSTOMER ABUSE, $2700.00 LATER. REPLACED CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE, RELEASE BEARING, AND FLYWHEEL. I WAS SHOCKED. WE HAVE HAD MANY TRANSMISSION IN THE FAMILY WITH EVERYONE DRIVING AND NEVER A PROBLEM. THIS WAS OUR FIRST VOLKSWAGEN AND PROBABLY OUR LAST UNLESS VOLKSWAGEN DOES THE PROPER THING AND REIMBURSES US. ANYWAYS, AFTER THE SHOCK I MADE THEM GIVE ME THE OLD PARTS, PLUS CORE CHARGE OF $35.00, AND DID SOME RESEARCH AT TRANSMISSION SHOPS. AS FAR AS THE SHOPS WERE CONCERNED THERE WAS NO IMPROPER WEAR, NO BLUING, AND AS FAR AS THEY COULD TELL IT WAS CLUTCH FAILURE FROM DEFECTIVE PARTS. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, EARLY MODEL CLUTCHES HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF THE MARKET AND REPLACED WITH AN NEWER STYLE. THIS IS A FACT, EVEN THOUGH THE PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH ONLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED VOLKSWAGEN HAD TO REPLACE THE FLYWHEEL AT A COST OF $1700.00. THE DEALERSHIP LIED TO ME FROM THE BEGINNING SAYING THAT THE NEW CLUTCH CAME IN A KIT ,AND THE FLYWHEEL WAS APART OF THAT KIT. AFTER TALKING TO A PARTS REPRESENTATIVE THEY WERE ALL SOLD SEPARATELY! SO WE ARE NOT DONE WITH THIS FIGHT. VOLKSWAGEN CUSTOMER CARE WAS NO HELP. BASICALLY, THE DEALER COULD MAKE THE CALL IF IT SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY OR NOT. WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE BETTER AFTER MARKET CLUTCHES AVAILABLE. THE COST FOR AN OUTSIDE SHOP WAS QUOTED AT $1,0000.00 TO REPLACE PARTS AND LABOR. I WILL KEEP AN EYE ON THIS FORUM AND KEEP YOU POSTED. PS: ALSO, I POSTED A COMPLAINT AT THE NHTSA, THAT WILL BE #16, YES CANADIANS COULD POST COMPLAINTS THERE. GOOD LUCK. *AK