Volkswagen / Jetta / 2007
2007 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Owners have filed 280 complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 16.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 15.4%.
Complaints280
Crashes15
Fires9
Injuries17
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 16.1% · 45
Service brakes, hydraulic 15.4% · 43
Air bags 12.9% · 36
Power train 12.1% · 34
Engine 5.7% · 16
Seats 3.9% · 11
Structure 3.9% · 11
Engine and engine cooling 3.2% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 17 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 25 model years of the Volkswagen Jetta in this data, 2007 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2009 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 60,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Reference 10959049 additional information. On 04/01/2016 had the ignition replaced in the vheicle at the dealership. Vehicle would not accept the key after being parked, however all lights, blinkers and indicators (door open dings) , radio functioned as if the key was in the ignition and vehicle was running. Vehicle towed to dealership for ignition replacement. Electrical system · reported at 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the key failed to turn when placed into the ignition switch, causing the steering wheel to lock up. The vehicle was not yet taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000. Electrical system · reported at 155,000 miles
Car jerks, one fan do not work, oil leak, wind shield washer and coolant system. Brought car from drive time in febuary 2013. I've noticed these problems when driving and parking. The car over heats as well. I also notified drive-time and was told to get another diagnostic test. I did not have the money for another. Electrical system · reported at 117,672 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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