2009 Volkswagen Jetta Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 889 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 1% of the 889 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,600 miles. 1 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.
“Oil seals leaking oil all over engine, major carbon build up failing axles. I was driving on the road and the car made a major thud and check engine light came on. Took car to dealer next day and they found all seals on the engine are leaking oil and water pump has failed and major carbon build up in engine. Found oil on ground of my garage. Front suspension known to make crunching sounds when going over major bumps when cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10980782, filed 2017-04, 64,200 miles“While in traffic I heard a very loud bang and pulled off the road. I had the car towed to prime volkswagon, 784 portland rd, saco, maine. They reported that the left front spring had broken and needed replacement. I was charged $893.50 for the repair plus the towing charges. The vw dealership did not advise of any safety recalls. I advised that I was concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the remaining springs. Today I learned of a recall involving newer model vw jettas for the failure of the rear spring.”
NHTSA complaint #11192435, filed 2019-03, 92,150 miles“I was driving when I heard a metallic sound, a quick inspection at the side of the road did not reveal anything. I drove it to a repair shop where they found that the rear driver side spring had snapped. My mechanic stated that he sees this frequently with jettas.”
NHTSA complaint #10610138, filed 2014-07, 96,604 miles“2009 Jetta wagon sportwagon 2.5l se discovered broken left rear spring while rotating tires. Last lower 3/4 turn of coil spring was broken off. Presence of rust at fracture surface suggests it had been broken for some time, before 60000miles. A few weeks later, at about 61000miles heard a clunking from the right rear corner of the car. Inspection revealed last lower 3/4 turn of coil spring was broken off, broke in the same place as the left side. Owners report online that this is a common problem with the Jetta sportwagon and caused by the spring manufacturing process.”
NHTSA complaint #10733457, filed 2015-07, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the rear coil spring fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 9/18/14”
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 14 | 7% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 14 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1995 | 11 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
307 complaintsBrakes
205 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
141 complaintsElectrical system
107 complaintsEngine
96 complaintsElectronic stability control
93 complaintsEngine cooling
72 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsSteering
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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