CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 201 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 7 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (45 reports).
2007 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Volkswagen is recalling certain Jetta, Beetle and related models because modifications made while the vehicles were held for internal evaluation may cause them to not fully comply with applicable federal safety requirements.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Jetta problems
Problem areas named in the 201 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 |
| Air Bags | 36 |
| Power Train | 34 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Seats | 11 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the failure could be duplicated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The car has been jerking when youâre driving and sometimes it jerks forward as youâre parking it while itâs in the parked position. Then Iâm driving home from work , itâs raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parked the car the next morning it would not turn over , would not ignite at all I took it to the shop. They said the computer was fried from the rain leaking through the windshield or under the windshield. They said itâs a major problem with this model car. The mechanic said the computer could not be fixed. He sent it to the Volkswagen repair shop it canât be fixed and to replace it cost thousands
The contact owned a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing electrical problems. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, another driver persistently blew the horn at her to inform her that the vehicle had caught fire. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and immediately exited the vehicle. The contact noticed that there was a fire underneath the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle burned to the ground and there was a big hole in the pavement. There was no further information provided. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fi
TPMS failure on each tire and ABS went out immediately. Was on he highway when failure happened; had to use the emergency run away truck ramp to stop. Break pads seized on back left side causing damage to rotor that was just replaced. Only thing that saved my life was it was in the middle of the night.
I had a mass airflow sensor signal connection failure which caused morning of the second cylinder in a hole in the piston see you
2007 Volkswagen Jetta questions
Does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta: Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (45), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (43), Air Bags (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.