2007 Volkswagen Jetta Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 8%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,293miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 8% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,293 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11023727, filed 2017-09, 117,672 miles“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 water pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10864542, filed 2016-05, 82,000 miles“Recall -engine and engine cooling I have a 07 Jetta 2.0l. 2 months ago I noticed a gas smell when I took my oil cap off I noticed there was a lot of steam/smoke & I could tell that's where the smell was coming from. There was nothing visible other than the steam/gas vapor. The coolant level never moves. I was only getting 15 miles to the gallon because it was leaking into my engine. On 7/13/19 the engine seized (locked) up while I was driving it. I was driving my wife to work with our 5 year old son. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231739, filed 2019-07, 185,000 miles“After going to the mechanics after the check engine light came on, I was expecting all the problems to be gone but to my surprise the jolting when I accelerate is still there. Its a very harsh jolt forward roughly when its going to second gear, the rpms go to 4k then jump down to 2k and it does that for a while. For example I'll be driving and then all of a sudden it'll do a harsh jolt forward and will continue to do that when accelerating or when attempting to go at a steady speed. Another problem is the seatbelts are not retractable anymore and I have no idea why. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366411, filed 2020-10, 136,000 miles“As I was driving 65mph on the highway my car completely shut down. I had no lights, no gas, no anything. I was able to pull off to the side of the road. After about 20 minutes, the car started back up, but I only made it about 1.5 miles before it did it again. Vw dealership replaced my entire computer module (j519) and then let me leave the lot. I continued to have trouble starting the car. The dealership replaced the relay for the starter because it was overheating. I am now (oct 2012) having issues with the unlocking of my driver side door.”
NHTSA complaint #10486518, filed 2012-11, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212929May 26, 2022Engine oil pressure priming.
- 10208284Feb 21, 2022Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10206820Jan 21, 2022Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10202843Oct 28, 2021Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10190228Apr 5, 2021Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
- 10167196Oct 29, 2019Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
- 10165535Sep 24, 2019Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 12 | 26% |
| 2023 | 11 | 26% |
| 2022 | 12 | 28% |
| 2021 | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 | 147 | 27% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 33 | 21% |
| 2016 | 43 | 27% |
| 2015 | 43 | 22% |
| 2014 | 108 | 28% |
| 2013 | 112 | 22% |
| 2012 | 84 | 17% |
| 2011 | 90 | 15% |
| 2010 | 117 | 14% |
| 2009 | 96 | 11% |
| 2008 | 20 | 11% |
| 2007 | 16 | 8% |
| 2006 | 39 | 7% |
| 2005 | 27 | 11% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
45 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology