Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Volkswagen Jetta owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The car has been jerking when you're driving and sometimes it jerks forward as you're parking it while it's in the parked position. Then I'm driving home from work , it's raining heavy. I get to the Valaro store by my house; I put $40.00 worth of gas in the car after work drove home parked the car the next morning it would not turn over , would not ignite at all I took it to the shop. They said the computer was fried from the rain leaking through the windshield or under the windshield. They said it's a major problem with this model car. The mechanic said the computer could not be fixed. He sent it to the Volkswagen repair shop it can't be fixed and to replace it cost thousands of dollars !!! I can provide an estimate of the problems and possible repairs if needed . The mechanic stated it is not worth the cost to fix the car. …
I bought this vehicle in 2015, it had 72K miles then, now it has 90K miles. The last 1 year I have been having issues with the vehicle jerking when it warms up enough especially when I get to a stop light and start driving, often times the engine revvs up so much as if someone hit me from behind and then settles down. Vw did extend the warranty knowing about this defect up to 100K and 6 years whichever comes first. There are a lot of forums where several of the affected are discussing this issue. This issue happens for auto transmission vehicle. Not sure why this was not considered a recall, since the gear goes up by itself often times as if I May hit the vehicle on the front. The issue is with transmission valve that vw agreed is found defective. I feel that they should make it a recall if the part if found defective. It is an expensive part and the parts and labor costs about 2K. …
Transmission slips extremely badly even though it doesnt even have 90K miles almost makes it impossible to drive in city and is dangerous when needing to speed up and slow down. Transmission slips more when speeding up from slow speeds and will reach high rpms of 4700 even when not touching the gas but I have had it slip on the highway out of nowhere and it peaked at 7300 RPM when not touching the gas which is past the redline on the rpms. It happens almost every day I drive to work (20 minutes on the freeway) and shouldn't be happening with this low amount of miles.
My vehicle has approximately 165K miles. Right at about 120K miles, the transmission started shifting harshly. At times, the transmission would get stuck at 3rd gear, and the transmission indicator panel lights up prnd all at once. This usually happens when driving hills, or stop and go driving. My airbag light is also on constantly. I've had the issue fixed previously, however, the issue has returned. Lastly, my passenger side door does not like all the time. I've tried to remotely and manually lock the door; however, it is not working properly.
After engine warms up the car jerks when shifting gears up and down. It gets stuck in 3rd gear at times. I took the car to serra Volkswagen at 1490 center point pkwy, birmingham, al 35215. The mechanic stated that he found metal shaven in the transmission and drained it. After a few days the same problem occurred in 2018. I just parked the car until I can figure what's really going on with my car. Today July 7, 2019 I drove the car to my new resident and it got stuck in 3rd gear. Please help me with this problem concerning my transmission.
Automatic transmission slips/jerks/jumps when upshifting and downshifting at low speeds and highway speeds, brought to dealer and had transmission diagnostic conducted, reported no problems and stated they could not duplicate the erratic shifting. Now currently thuds and physically jumps when shifting from 1st to 2nd to 3rd and even 4th to 5th, brought it in again to GMC dealer and they said I would be needing a new transmission at only 110000 miles, advised me to check my car VIN# for valve body recall.
I had issues with the fuel system and air bag light on just started. But dealer carmax did not tell about any recall for the fuel system few years ago. But I just seen that in your system. And car max changed me a lot of money for the fuel system being replace around feb/2016. So can some please help me with this issues. And wanted to will carmax be able get reimburse for them thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. While parked, the vehicle would independently roll backwards or forward. The contact would have to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle from rolling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Right side drive shaft and left side drive shaft faulty. Vacuum pump leaking oil bad, and new gasket needed. Left side rear door latch also does not lock posing a threat to safety and leaving possibility for robber, vehicle damage and or bodily harm due to intruder.
Started experiencing hard shifting in the lower gears (1-3) as described in the extended warranty for the transmission valve body. Unfortunately I am already past this warranty date and had no idea of the problem until it happened, and there is no recall on this.
Related recalls
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Volkswagen is recalling 25,594 my 2006-2009 jetta 5th generation equipped with 2.01 engine. The fastening screw contact surfaces on the driveshaft cover plate May not have been manufactured to factory specifications.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft screws and replace the screws free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2009. Owners May contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Transmission complaints in other Jetta years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 16% of the model year's 201 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Volkswagen Jetta transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 09V-164 (driveshaft, May 19, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Volkswagen Jetta transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.