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2007 Volkswagen Jetta Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/14/2026

29Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
14.4%Of all 201 complaints
#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC29 · 14.4%
AIR BAGS29 · 14.4%
POWER TRAIN19 · 9.5%
ENGINE16 · 8%

Share of the 201 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta overview page.

What owners report

“NORMAL DRIVING HABITS. MILEAGE ON VEHICLE = APPROXIMATELY 59,500. THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WEAR AT EXCESSIVE RATE ON MY 2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -…”NHTSA complaint 10356704 — filed 09/20/2010
“I HAVE A 2007 VW JETTA THAT IS WEARING OUT PADS TO FAST. THE 1ST TIME THEY WORE OUT THE CAR HAD APPROX 16,000 MI…”NHTSA complaint 10330594 — filed 05/15/2010
“I AM LEASING A 2007 JETTA 2.5 AND JUST TOOK MY CAR IN THIS MORNING FOR IT'S 35,000 MILE TUNE-UP. I WAS TOLD THAT MY…”NHTSA complaint 10328352 — filed 05/01/2010

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta: 29 of 201 complaints on file (14.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta have in total?

201 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.