2009 Volkswagen Jetta Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 888 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.
What owners report
“SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE, CAR BEGAN TO FILL WITH WATER. NOT DIRECTLY FROM THE SUN ROOF BUT FROM A DISCONNECTED OR DAMAGED DRAIN HOSE. CAUSING SERIOUS…”NHTSA complaint 10352543 — filed 08/29/2010
“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…”NHTSA complaint 10299845 — filed 01/15/2010
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta: 105 of 888 complaints on file (11.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?
888 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 31 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
