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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 201 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, most often about the electrical (22% of complaints, typically around 75,500 miles). It is 15th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Electrical
45 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
My back passenger door doesn't lock, the door latch is out. The diagnostic report states that eventually my drivers door latch is going to go out as well. Two car doors do not lock leaving my car available for possible break ins. Currently can't leave valuable things in my car since it wont lock. Car doors have been…
Once the vehicle is parked, I can't remotely nor manually lock the rear driver side door. Basically, three doors will lock, but the rear driver side door remains unsecure. The alarm doesn't audible, but does activate. This problem happened many hundreds of miles ago, intermittently but has come to a point were I can't…
Brakes
42 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
At 20,000 miles my leased 2007 vw Jetta's rear brakes started squeaking and grinding. Took it to dealership and was told that the rear pads and rotors need to be replaced ($350!). I've never had a car with brakes problems this early, specially a front wheel drive car. I did some research and I see that this seems to…
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…
Air bags
35 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, on-off switch assembly, side/window.
I had issues with the fuel system and air bag light on just started. But dealer carmax did not tell about any recall for the fuel system few years ago. But I just seen that in your system. And car max changed me a lot of money for the fuel system being replace around feb/2016. So can some please help me with this…
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing but the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed and the contact was advised that the air bag possibly would not deploy in the event of a crash. The…
Transmission
33 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, clutch assembly, axle assembly.
Started experiencing hard shifting in the lower gears (1-3) as described in the extended warranty for the transmission valve body. Unfortunately I am already past this warranty date and had no idea of the problem until it happened, and there is no recall on this.
I had issues with the fuel system and air bag light on just started. But dealer carmax did not tell about any recall for the fuel system few years ago. But I just seen that in your system. And car max changed me a lot of money for the fuel system being replace around feb/2016. So can some please help me with this…
Engine
25 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Was driving on the freeway at about 3 in the afternoon traveling at approximately 60 MPH when car stopped accelerating in the middle of on going traffic. Power to vehicle dyed out causing me to stall in the center of a busy freeway. This problem has occurred several other times. I have called Volkswagen but they would…
Engine shuts off while driving. Happened multiple times, had it towed to an auto shop that works w/my used car warrenty, they tested generator and battery and both were good. No recalls on my VIN however, I did see recall# 14e007000 on 2007 Jetta's and it states the engine could shut off due to timing belt from faulty…
Seats
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: front assembly.
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the driver side seat began moving backward abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that they replaced a sensor to correct the failure. The contact was unaware of the exact sensor that was replaced. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 20 MPH with the seat warmers activated, the driver side seat warmer immediately overheated and burned the contact. Medical attention was not required. The failure persisted even at the lowest setting. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the trunk would open without activation independently and would impair his vision if it opened while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer…
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. While parked, the contact noticed that the headliner began to detach from the vehicle, obstructing the contact's visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the headliner would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 119,500 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.
Door locks fail to lock. Front driver door will lock but all other doors do not lock. Alarm will sound off if door is opened but will only work for 1 minute then shut off. This has resulted in an auto burglary at my sons work place parking lot. It also poses a danger to children in back seat if door is opened while…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Other: unknown or other
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Noncompliance can inhibit proper headlamp aim adjustment for roadway illumination, improperly aimed headlamps could cause reduced road visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (45 complaints, typically around 75,500 miles); brakes (42 complaints, typically around 21,000 miles); air bags (35 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 25, 2019 (other). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Volkswagen Jetta?
- It is 15th of 27 Jetta model years by number of complaints, with 201 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.