2009 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 92,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (51% of reports).
- 102fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 92,100median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $7,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 52 of 102 complaints (51%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 41 of 102 complaints (40%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 25 of 102 complaints (25%)
- Engine fault workshop: mentioned in 10 of 102 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta at $7,700, and half of them between $7,400 and $9,300.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2017), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 a fire.
Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jetta | 4 | 13% | — |
| 2024 Jetta | 4 | 9% | — |
| 2023 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2022 Jetta | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Jetta | 9 | 13% | — |
| 2020 Jetta | 5 | 9% | 7,050 |
| 2019 Jetta | 25 | 5% | 6,050 |
| 2018 Jetta | 6 | 19% | — |
| 2017 Jetta | 30 | 19% | 61,000 |
| 2016 Jetta | 28 | 17% | 34,100 |
| 2015 Jetta | 18 | 9% | 36,000 |
| 2014 Jetta | 38 | 10% | 72,186 |
| 2013 Jetta | 34 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 47 | 9% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Jetta | 77 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Jetta | 122 | 14% | 72,010 |
| 2009 Jetta | 102 | 11% | 92,100 |
| 2008 Jetta | 4 | 2% | 72,500 |
| 2007 Jetta | 2 | 1% | 179,875 |
| 2006 Jetta | 9 | 2% | 134,500 |
| 2005 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 9 | 4% | 145,000 |
| 2003 Jetta | 6 | 1% | 159,000 |
| 2002 Jetta | 5 | 1% | 142,500 |
| 2001 Jetta | 2 | 0% | 130,000 |
| 2000 Jetta | 3 | 1% | 170,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My car been fine and went to take my daughter to school and shut the car off and get back in to go home and wouldn't start and the Abs light came on and Check Engine light as well. I am concerned because I think since I have done the ABS no longer then 2 years. I feel like there is a problem and…
While driving at highway speeds of 65mph, instrument cluster indicated stop! Oil pressure engine off! And car went into limp. Was able to maintain control of vehicle and pulled over to side of exit. Vehicle had to be towed from highway to repair shop. Diagnosed to be a failure in the hex drive bit…
3 weeks after purchasing my pre-owned vehicle in may 2019, smoke started pouring out of the engine on my way to work. I had my car towed to a shop and was told the cause of the issue was broken engine hose clamps. The shop charged me almost $700 for brand new hose assemblies and clamps. Also, my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Volkswagen Jettas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (11% of the 889 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 92,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,700 (half paid between $7,400 and $9,300), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 52 of 102 complaints, followed by “high pressure” (41).
Other 2009 Volkswagen Jetta problems
See all 2009 Volkswagen Jetta problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Jetta years.