Initial Quality Ratings by JDPower.com
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| Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical |
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| Overall Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical |
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3 / 5 |
| Initial Quality Ratings - Design |
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| Overall Quality - Design |
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3.5 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Design |
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4 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Design |
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4 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Design |
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3 / 5 |
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What's New for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2009
The Sportwagen body style and diesel-fueled TDI engine debut for the 2009 VW Jetta. Unlike the previous-generation Jetta's TDI, this more powerful diesel engine is 50-state certified in terms of emissions. Other changes throughout the Jetta lineup include stability control, heated seats and heated washer nozzles added as standard equipment. The optional navigation system has also been substantially upgraded to include a touchscreen interface and a 30GB hard drive. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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