2007 Volkswagen Jetta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,336miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,336 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was unable to turn the key in the ignition in order to turn the car off. When I had started the car it did seem like the key was not turning at first, but then it started like normal. Once I drove to my first destination I was unable to turn the car off, so I drove to a repair shop where they had to take apart the ignition switch and steering wheel column to turn the car off.”
NHTSA complaint #11098209, filed 2018-05, 132,400 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11023727, filed 2017-09, 117,672 miles“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 car is in motion. Safety is at issue when people in the vehicle need to prevent being car jacked or robbed as well. We have researched this issue and have found that there are thousands of complaints on this same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286656, filed 2019-12, 121,000 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“The car has been jerking when you’re driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you’re parking it while it’s in the parked position. Then I’m driving home from work , it’s 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 it’s a major problem with this model car. The mechanic said the computer could not be fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11568807, filed 2024-01Related service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10214750Jun 22, 2022Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.
- 10214766Jun 15, 2022VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.
- 10214769Jun 8, 2022Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS
- 10214759Jun 6, 2022VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10172984Mar 26, 2020This document outlines updates to the ODIS diagnostic software. Updates include corrected diagnostic test plans for the stated vehicles.
- 10167177Oct 31, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10167164Oct 22, 2019The part number listed in the document is to be returned.
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 33% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 10 | 23% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 11 | 15% |
| 2020 | 13 | 24% |
| 2019 | 95 | 17% |
| 2018 | 9 | 28% |
| 2017 | 25 | 16% |
| 2016 | 36 | 22% |
| 2015 | 34 | 18% |
| 2014 | 72 | 19% |
| 2013 | 98 | 19% |
| 2012 | 107 | 21% |
| 2011 | 67 | 11% |
| 2010 | 46 | 5% |
| 2009 | 35 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
45 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 31, 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