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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 201 total for the year
Median mileage
96,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 2% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 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.

“Right side drive shaft and left side drive shaft faulty. Vacuum pump leaking oil bad, and new gasket needed. Left side rear door latch also does not lock posing a threat to safety and leaving possibility for robber, vehicle damage and or bodily harm due to intruder.”

NHTSA complaint #10702964, filed 2015-03, 104,293 miles

“Suspension rusted out...springs, arms, bushings, the entire front suspension system both left side and right, with exception of the shocks. Sudden clanking noise, front end scraping the uneven roadway surface. Vehicle parked until it could be looked at by technician, and the front end just rusted apart, including springs fell out upon the lift of the vehicle....absolutley no tire wear to indicate any issue prior, or steering compromise...was told by the technician the this usually is seen on the passat, not jettas ....vehicle has 97000. Miles....vehicle is driven highway and city street use. …”

NHTSA complaint #10959049, filed 2017-03, 97,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a loud metal to metal noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the front passenger's side coil spring was fractured. The mechanic was unable to locate the part needed for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10461164, filed 2012-06, 83,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. In addition, the vehicle shook and previously made abnormal noises. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (timmons Volkswagen of long beach, 3940 cherry ave, long beach, ca, 90807) where it was diagnosed that the starter failed, the brake booster vacuum was leaking oil, the driver and passenger outer cv boots were torn/worn, and the sway bar link was fractured. All the parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. …”

NHTSA complaint #11048241, filed 2017-11, 50,200 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202424%
202312%
202212%
202111%
202036%
2019173%
201743%
201611%
2015147%
201492%
2013143%
2012102%
201171%
2010132%
200961%
200821%
200752%
200671%
200552%
200431%
200361%
2002101%
2001102%
2000102%
1999123%
199895%
199759%
1995115%
199433%
199227%
199113%
1987211%
198518%

Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta

Electrical system
45 complaints
Brakes
44 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
33 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 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.

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