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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3VWRL71K99M••••••2009 Volkswagen JETTA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Volkswagen JETTA build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
785on the model
178builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 6Diesel 6Engine And Engine Cooling 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2021
While driving at highway speeds of 65mph, instrument cluster indicated stop! Oil pressure engine off! And car went into limp. Was able to maintain control of vehicle and pulled over to side of exit. Vehicle had to be towed from highway to repair shop. Diagnosed to be a failure…
Fuel SystemMar 2014
High pressure fuel pump failed while driving on the freeway. This is the diesel model of the car. Tdi trim. The car suddenly at 65 miles per hour gave a failure/workshop error. Traffic slowed down and needed to brake. When traffic picked up, the car was not able to accelerate as…
Electrical SystemJul 2013
I started my vehicle when I got a light bulb failure light on my dash, after investigating all affected bulbs which were all on the right side of the vehicle I looked at the fuses. Come to find out there are two spots in the fuse box that are 30 amps and were melted but not…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2012
The contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled and an engine malfunction message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the high pressure fuel…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2011
Today is april 2, 2011. I was driving my 2009 jetta tdi on the highway where my engine died on me right before my coil light went off while doing 60+ miles. I had my car towed to the vw dealership in stratford ct. While waiting I started to look up any information on issues…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VWRL71K99M069879 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.