2007 Volkswagen Jetta Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 201 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 5% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Even after such a big crash air bag did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.I am not seriously injured but have severe pain in the neck and shoulders.I am the lucky one that I survived with out any major injuries but too worried about the airbags because lot of peoples out there driving the same model. Please consider this has high priority. I have pictures of the car that I can send in case you need them.”
NHTSA complaint #10512014, filed 2013-05, 58,000 miles“I was driving on a freeway when large pieces of tire starting flying in the road from a semi-truck. Several vehicles were attempting to avoid being struck, when a large piece flew up and hit under my car. The outcome was a hole in my gas tank which then proceeded to leak fuel onto the highway. I had to pull over due to the damage. I understand this is considered active damage and should not have occurred due to safety standards that should be in place. I was thankful there were no sparks in the immediate vicinity or I would not be here now.”
NHTSA complaint #10507138, filed 2013-04, 112,000 miles“Due to materials used in 2007 Jetta, headliner falling around the light and in the rear near the back window. The headliner is literally collapsing. Its not only my vehicle that this is happining, google it and several complaints against vw regarding headliner come up.”
NHTSA complaint #10478586, filed 2012-10, 78,000 miles“Was attempting to back up until vehicle struck an object that was obscured due to the headliner of the vehicle that has fallen off the ceiling. Headliner is almost completely obstructing all rear view through the rear glass of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10551403, filed 2013-11, 51,000 miles“Door mirrors corroding, drivers side broke off while hand washing with sponge.vw will not replace because warranty has expired. Car is five years old and in excellent condition, no sign of rust anywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10453405, filed 2012-03, 47,567 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10106521Jul 27, 2016Better define corrosion damage and location covered by this technical bulletin.
- 10107841Jul 13, 2016To update model table to clarify jetta wagon applicability to tb content.
- 10128386Jun 9, 2016Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603
- 10095581Jun 7, 2016TO UPDATE CLAIM PROCESS STATEMENT. Rocker Panel - Front Fender Corrosion Corrosion on contact surfaces of the front fender to rocker panel (side member).
- 10095564Jun 7, 2016To update claim processing statement.
- 10107643Apr 8, 2016This bulletin was updated to include additional model year applicability (jetta sportwagen).
- 10121169Mar 28, 2016Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or…
- 10236450Feb 17, 2016Corrosion on hood edge.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 23 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 20 | 3% |
| 2010 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 16 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 43 | 6% |
| 2000 | 20 | 5% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 14 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 13% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 3 | 16% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
45 complaintsBrakes
44 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsSeats
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 29, 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