2009 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 888 | 606 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,054 | 1,329 |
| Investigations | 5 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 31 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 25–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 51,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Jetta |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 107 | 185 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 195 | 82 |
| Power Train | 141 | 54 |
| Service Brakes | 165 | 24 |
| Engine | 95 | 90 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 102 | 77 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 93 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 72 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 188 | 111 |
| Loss of power | 89 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 71 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 31 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 13 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
2009 Volkswagen Jetta
2011 Volkswagen Jetta
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.