2009 Volkswagen Jetta Fuel System, Diesel Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, diesel problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,065 miles. The words owners use most often: “high pressure fuel” (36% of reports).
- 195fuel system, diesel complaints
- 50,065median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $11,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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.
- High pressure fuel: mentioned in 71 of 195 complaints (36%)
- Glow plug: mentioned in 49 of 195 complaints (25%)
- Pump failed: mentioned in 25 of 195 complaints (13%)
- Engine fault workshop: mentioned in 11 of 195 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, diesel repair on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta at $11,600, and half of them between $9,450 and $14,750.
Based on 30 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), 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 system, diesel problems happen?
Based on 190 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 2 a fire.
Volkswagen Jetta fuel system, diesel complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Diesel complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Jetta | 3 | 1% | 1,985 |
| 2013 Jetta | 7 | 1% | 19,000 |
| 2012 Jetta | 24 | 5% | 25,350 |
| 2011 Jetta | 82 | 14% | 20,061 |
| 2010 Jetta | 166 | 19% | 31,216 |
| 2009 Jetta | 195 | 22% | 50,065 |
| 2006 Jetta | 10 | 2% | 69,250 |
| 2005 Jetta | 7 | 3% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Jetta | 13 | 6% | 73,500 |
| 2003 Jetta | 4 | 1% | 51,600 |
| 2002 Jetta | 3 | 0% | 50,000 |
| 2001 Jetta | 9 | 1% | 41,000 |
| 2000 Jetta | 3 | 1% | 98,361 |
| 1999 Jetta | 1 | 0% | 40,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, diesel
Problem: Volkswagen is recalling certain model 2009-2012 jetta and jetta sportwagen vehicles, manufactured from may 2008 through september 2011, model year 2010-2012 volkswagen golf vehicles, manufactured from may 2009 through september 2011, and model year 2010-2012 audi a3 vehicles, manufactured from september 2009 through september 2011, that are equipped with a 2.0l tdi common rail diesel engine/clean diesel engine. The fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of the injector line #2, in specific load and rpm conditions. This resonance creates additional stress in the fuel line.
Risk: Due to the resonance condition, injector line number 2 could develop small cracks which could lead to fuel leakage. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will install an improved fuel injector line for the number 2 cylinder on certain vehicles and will install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines. Volkswagen and audi will notify owners to have the vehicles repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Wife went outside to start her tdi and after sitting and making no progress in warming and smelling a lot of un-burnt diesel she decided to shut it off. After she came inside and told me it was not warming up and it seemed to be running out of fuel very quickly i went outside to check it out. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the fuel system. The vehicle was repaired. That…
Glow plug warning light began flashing and engine lost much of its power. After about 1 minute of additional driving engine stopped in the middle of the road leading to loss of power steering and brakes. Managed to coast car off to side of the road and stop without incident. Car towed to local…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Volkswagen Jettas have fuel system, diesel problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about fuel system, diesel for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (22% 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 system, diesel?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, diesel. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, diesel problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,065 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, diesel problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
Owners report a typical cost of $11,600 (half paid between $9,450 and $14,750), from 30 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, diesel problems on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
The most frequent phrase is “high pressure fuel”, in 71 of 195 complaints, followed by “glow plug” (49).
Other 2009 Volkswagen Jetta problems
See all 2009 Volkswagen Jetta problems or fuel system, diesel problems across all Jetta years.