Two problems related to anti-lock brakes fail have been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2009 Jetta.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system failed. The contact became aware of the failure while he drove at low speed in local traffic. The contact performed a diagnostic himself which locate a failure code at the anti lock brake pump. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. Li.
I bought a 2009 Jetta after it was listed in the NHTSA article "safest used cars for teens. " wish I hadn't. Vw has a problem with their abs modules failing unexpectedly, but it is not a recall issue. My anti-locks failed today as I attempted to avoid a vehicle nearly side swiping me on an urban interstate during daytime traffic. This caused me to spin about 180 degrees and can't believe I wasn't t-boned. This vehicle should be taken off of that list, and not be recommended as a safe vehicle for teens.