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Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenModel year report

2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
107,028miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and electronic stability control (5). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 10% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 107,028 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 802 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 142 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Vehicle has 100,088 miles on it. On 5/11/2019 the ABS module went bad. Under NHTSA campaign recall number 16v913000 the ABS module should be replaced. Volkswagon on 5/14/19 ran my VIN # and said no recall applied. They refused to replace the module despite the applicability of your recall campaign number. The vehicle is now in a mechanic's garage and is inoperable as computer code 01130 applies. The ABS warning light and flashing brake light appeared while I was in my driveway and had just started up the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11207510, filed 2019-05, 100,080 miles

Electrical system: “My car ignition are continue failing on me. Sometimes it works and some times was not working. The keys got stuck in the ignition. We can't turn off the engine.some times we can't turn on the engine. I'm afraid its a safety hazard that ignition will fail during driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11124427, filed 2018-09, 139,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “Re: NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 I am filing this complaint in the hope the NHTSA can verify that what vw has indicated is truthful and how a consumer can determine when the recall - NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 - is applicable vs. Not applicable independent of vw. I contacted vw regarding NHTSA campaign number: 16v913000 ABS / electronic stability control and dealer performed software update and test drove vehicle. Dealer and vw customer service both state the recall replacement module is not applicable. …”

NHTSA complaint #10959204, filed 2017-03, 107,500 miles

Other or unknown: “My brakes frequently squeak . Something with the ignition also seems to not be working right when I try turning on my car, it won't start the first time(s) or starting is delayed.”

NHTSA complaint #10966123, filed 2017-03, 37,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

10% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 89,000 and 139,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2510%25–5010%50–7510%75–10060%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 107,028 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

201762018201920202022202320242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual213125$3,300
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic222925$3,300
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed manual213024$2,800
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic202924$2,800
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic293732$3,000
Jetta SportWagen FWD2.0L 4-cyl · diesel6-speed manual293932$3,000

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 802 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 802 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20143477,3121—2685 · MoreFalling
20133682,2501—2638 · TypicalStable
20122770,0001—2644 · TypicalFalling
20113380,0001—2755 · TypicalFalling
201023106,2761—25—Falling
200916107,0281—25—Stable

All Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen (Jetta SportWagen, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 21 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 107,028 miles and the middle half falls between 89,000 and 139,000 miles; 10% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.