2009 Volkswagen Jetta Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 889 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 1% of the 889 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,750 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.
“Driving on the florida turnpike..approximately 65 MPH..sunroof burst...shade of sunroof was open but the sunroof was closed at the time...no rocks...nothing to suggest it has hit by something...glass was everywhere could have been a nightmare...I was riding with my son and his friend.”
NHTSA complaint #10575552, filed 2014-03, 19,500 miles“After driving in the rain and parking my car in light rain for about two and a half hours the front windshield wipers would not work when I started the car. I tinkered around with the levers and the rear wiper worked and the washer fluid worked, but not the front wipers. I checked the fuse indicated in the manual and it was not blown. I was forced to drive home in the rain without the use of my front wipers.”
NHTSA complaint #10295310, filed 2009-12, 13,500 miles“Debris works its way past the shield at the bottom of the windshield, clogs up the drain holes in the fender and overflows into the heater box. It than leaks into the car and causes the windows to fog up to the point where you can not see out the windows while driving. The problem will occur when the vehicle is moving or standing still”
NHTSA complaint #10787774, filed 2015-11, 55,000 miles“Windshield wipers system failed in snow storm. Parts replaced complete loss of engine power while driving in traffic. 8 times this has happened. Dealer can not find cause. No start situation, twice. Dealer can not find cause. Transmission noise. Dealer can not find cause, will replace transmission if noise continues.”
NHTSA complaint #10299573, filed 2010-01, 10,000 miles“2009 and possibly 2010 Volkswagen Jetta windshield wiper system stopped working when the brake was applied and only restarted when the brake pedal was released. Updated 02-26-2010. Updated ivoq 06/01/10 vehicle taken to dealer 4 times for corrective action and system is not repaired. Dealer told me that vw engineering stated that this is proper operation of the system and no repairs are needed. Dealers employees are aware of the safety hazard associated with lack of proper operation and state that they acknowledged the problem and that it is not in proper working order.”
NHTSA complaint #10299845, filed 2010-01, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10212136May 18, 2022Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
- 10199786Jul 28, 2021Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0461 in the ECM Customer states front…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 26 | 5% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 3% |
| 2012 | 24 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 4% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 24 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 11 | 5% |
| 2003 | 21 | 5% |
| 2002 | 45 | 6% |
| 2001 | 71 | 11% |
| 2000 | 77 | 18% |
| 1999 | 81 | 23% |
| 1998 | 42 | 22% |
| 1997 | 16 | 30% |
| 1996 | 13 | 42% |
| 1995 | 26 | 12% |
| 1994 | 15 | 13% |
| 1993 | 4 | 24% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 4 | 18% |
| 1989 | 6 | 21% |
| 1988 | 2 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 22% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
| 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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