The Lemon Index2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is about average by owner complaints: 81 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 92, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 22 to 25 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Jetta year is 2018.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 201 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Volkswagen Jetta year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 26K to 90K miles on the car (166 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 47K–98K miles
- brakes complaints mostly came at 17K–28K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 35K–110K miles
Recalls 6
- brakes 2020
The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
- unknown or other 2019
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- engine 2014
A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Show all 6 recalls
- fuel system, gasoline 2010
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 JETTA, NEW BEETLE, NEW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, MODEL YEAR 2009 JETTA SPORTWAGEN AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 RABBIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES.
- transmission & drivetrain 2009
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 25,594 MY 2006-2009 JETTA 5TH GENERATION EQUIPPED WITH 2.01 ENGINE.
- lights 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Volkswagen told dealers about
Volkswagen sent dealers 507 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter
- Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage
- When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl.
In owners' words
The rear brakes and rotors need replacement at 22,000 miles. While the front brakes are perfect.
2007 Volkswagen Jetta owner · NHTSA complaint 10247876
More owner reports
The rear brakes have been wearing down abnormally. The rear rotors and brake pads have been replaced at 20,000 and 40,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint 10241904
2007 VW Jetta 2.0 w/ dsg - dual mass flywheel failure identified by dealership. This has been an issue with 2007-2009 VW's with dsg.
NHTSA complaint 10323540
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 92; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Volkswagen Jetta year by this measure is 2018.
What are the most common 2007 Volkswagen Jetta problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (52%), transmission & drivetrain (16%) and airbags (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have?
6 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta get?
22 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Volkswagen Jetta problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 26,700 and 90,000 miles. The middle report was at 53,700 miles, from 166 complaints.
Does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl.
What Volkswagen Jetta year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2020 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works