Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Jetta City.
The 2007 Volkswagen Jetta City is a passenger car entry that remains primarily defined by its problematic ownership record rather than its standard market positioning. Amassing 201 total owner complaints alongside 6 separate recalls, the vehicle's most significant fault zone consistently centers on the service brakes, hydraulic system. These documented issues situate this specific model year in a difficult tier of the Jetta's broader reliability history. Consequently, researchers assessing this variant must understand that its historical profile demands heightened vigilance, particularly regarding the integrity of its hydraulic braking components.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 540 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 172.4 in |
| Overall width | 68.5 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2895 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 58.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 80 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 3.38-4.05 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 47 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 540 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 14-20 ohms |
| Engine Compression | 145 |
| Brake Application | WITH FS III |
| Torque to Knuckle | 18 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 18 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FS III |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.784 in |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 44 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta City top in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 29 of 201 reports (14%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the service brakes, hydraulic are also the target of recall 20E-064 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 11 of the reports describe a crash and 7 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 201 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298…
Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles… Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged…
Showing 5 of 510 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| V171901201285565 | 2023-08-21 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards |
| V171901201285562 | 2023-05-30 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V171901201285560 | 2023-04-24 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments. |
| V941901201152119 | 2022-12-12 | Equipment | Update model year applicability to include 2023. |
| V171901201285556 | 2022-12-12 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include the latest Engine Oil attachments… |
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