One problem related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) has been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car has stuttered when accelerating from stop since purchasing with 12 miles. On 12/21/2009, car lost power and stuttered at speed on interstate highway. The road immediately climbed a hill. With accelerator to the floor, the car dropped to under 60 mph and I shifted from 6th to 5th. Car still kept decelerating so I shifted to 4th. Fortune provided a rest area as the car got to about 45 mph on the interstate. After parking, car stalled while idling. Starting engine would roughly idle at 1/2 of the idle rpm for about 5 seconds before stalling. After 4 tries, I let the car sit for 10 minutes and it restarted without further incident. The car had diesel purchased in upstate NY in the winter, presumably a winter blend. The incident happened in va in 30+ degree temperatures, so presumably gelling of the fuel was not the problem. Additionally, on 12/17/2010, car started but would not rev above 1500 rpm even while out of gear. Would not go more than 10 mph. I assume it is the fuel system but the vw dealer claims everything is fine with the car.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Car Stall problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Diesel Engine problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Engine problems |