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Volkswagen Jetta

2007 only

206 classified complaints 2 recalls

98,951 sold in the US for 2007.

14 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2007 Volkswagen Jetta have 206 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 69,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Jetta report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2007 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 38 complaints · 3.8/10k sold

Median onset: 69,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 37 complaints · 3.7/10k sold

Median onset: 63,000 miles. 18.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 28 complaints · 2.8/10k sold

Median onset: 71,365 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 18 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 82,000 miles.

Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →
Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 13 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 100,000 miles. 23.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 11 complaints · 1.1/10k sold

Median onset: 77,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 10 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 18,300 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Dual-clutch mechatronics and clutch packs · Transmission 7 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 45,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Which other vehicles have dual-clutch problems? →

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2007 compare with other Jetta years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007 model year. See the full Volkswagen Jetta report for every year and full specs/safety data.