2009 Volkswagen Jetta: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · 86,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Engine · 173,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, it stalled and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was parked for an hour before it was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the timing sensor needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the sensor, but the failure recurred. A dealer was not contacted. The contact was unable to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Engine · 90,084 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the check engine and epc warning indicators illuminated upon driving the vehicle. The vehicle began to jerk, stall, and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the cam shaft sensor and crank shaft sensor failed. The vehicle was towed to ourisman volkswagen of bethesda (7001 arlington rd, bethesda, md 20814, (301) 750-6100) where it was diagnosed that the cam bridge spring disintegrated and popped out into the engine. The manufacturer stated that they had no knowledge of the failure. The dealer quoted a repair cost of over $5,000. The failure mileage was 90,084.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Brakes · 127,767 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. When the ignition was started, the traction control and ABS indicators illuminated. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and both warning indicators illuminated again. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road to allow the engine to cool off. The vehicle was restarted and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lithia volkswagen of reno (7063 s virginia st, reno, nv 89511, (775) 800-5704) where the contact was informed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,767.

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. When the vehicle approached a stop, the transmission fluid leaked all over the ground without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (carousel volkswagen, iowa city, ia, 319‑354‑2550) where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump malfunctioned and rushed the transmission fluid out of the transmission. The technician recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 3,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). Later, when the vehicle was started, the ABS, brake, epc, and ESC indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation volkswagen las vegas (6375 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146). The vehicle was not repaired because another unknown repair needed to be completed first. The vehicle was then taken to findlay volkswagen (983 auto show drive, henderson, nv 89014) where the previous dealer's assessment was confirmed. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and epc indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Electrical · 84,120 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The ABS, brake, and slippery warning indicators intermittently illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to a fuel station and later to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,120.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Fuel system · CA

At 140k miles 2009 volkswagon jetta tdi stalled out in middle of intersection. Towed to dealer and diagnostics revealed p0191-fuel pressure sensor implausibleand p0087-fuel rail system pressure too low. Volkswagen will not fix due to emissions recall of my vehicle and over warranty. Volkswagen knows this is a defect with the diesel engine and won't fix it.

Filed Jul 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 92,100 miles · CA

Vehicle stalled without warning while traveling out of state in 118 degree weather near phoenix. Stall occurred just as we were turning back onto the highway after stopping to check the map. Check engine light came on and engine would crank but not start. Towed to nearest dealer who diagnosed hpfp failure known to occur with vw tdi engines.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. The contact stated that the dealer completed a repair due to the vehicle randomly stalling and was uncertain of what part was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once and was unable to restart. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 87,000 miles · IL

We have been having an issue with the engine stalling out while driving. It started with the epc light coming on several months ago, but the light does not stay on and there has been no consistency to the occurrences. However, now, the car will stay running for long and stalls out shortly after starting. The epc comes on sometimes, but not every time that is stalls out. Today I took the car for a drive around the block, as soon as I got it back home, it stalled out. From that point on the car would not stay running for more than 15 seconds.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Engine · 89,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact had to pull over and park the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine and glow plug warning lights illuminated. The contact, a certified mechanic, diagnosed that the water from the air intake cooler needed to be drained.the excess water was removed from the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that, because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they would not provide a free repair. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.