One problem related to engine failure has 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.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta tdi while traveling interstate 81 in NY vehicle just stalled, glow plug and "engine fail workshop" message appeared. Coasted to side of road cycle key off and on, back to normal. Back to 65 mph, same thing. Headed home at 50 mph for approx 50 miles and then occurred again on a hill. Would not restart, coasted back into a driveway, restarted drove at 20 mph coasted into a local restaurant after another stall. Aaa towed to the dealership. After three days they have " no idea" what the prob. Was and returned my car to me. They could not get it to do it again. So I am waiting to be stranded again. . . . . . .