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2012 Volkswagen Jetta (Page 2 of 6)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,184 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #83

Jun 032019

Jetta

  • 82,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headliner coming loose and obstructing drivers view

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #82

Jul 192019

Jetta

  • miles
Keys get stuck in ignition and I cannot turn off the engine.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #81

Jul 172019

Jetta

  • 90,110 miles
I have a "2012 VW Jetta SE 2.5L auto pzev" that at around 90,110 miles experienced a shift lever failure on 07/17/2019 at around 4:50 pm cst. The physical locking mechanism of the shift lever failed, and it was possible to accidentally shift into different selections while the vehicle was moving. I luckily didn't shift into reverse by accident, just the sport mode (this mode previously required the holding down of the shift lever button). After the failure of the locking mechanism, the electronic controls also no longer pick up shifting requests (eg. Shifting from "neutral" to "drive" using the lever would still show the car as in neutral). However, the vehicle still does shift using a very specific method of moving the gear shift lever all the way to the "reverse" position, and then moving it all the way to the "sport" position. When this is performed, I am able to then shift into "drive" then "neutral, and then eventually "reverse". I am not able to shift into "park" at all, and I have to use to yellow shift override tab in order to shift into any other gears (eg. "neutral" or "drive"). the key is actually stuck in the car as a result of being unable to shift into park, so I've had it sitting overnight with the key in the vehicle as well. Feel free to contact me if photos or videos are needed. I can also provide and elaborate on more information if needed.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #80

Jan 012019

Jetta

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I've noticed that my check engine light comes on and off, it's the map sensor. It has been replaced several times and everything has been fully cleaned, check engine light still comes on. My car also seems to go into limp mode while driving. I'll make a turn, and all of a sudden the car will not want to move at all, ill switch it to triptronic and it doesn't want to down shift or up shift. I have to pull over on the side of the road. Turn the car off then back on. This has been an on going problem with both of these thing for the last several months. I've also noticed that this is a common problem with Jettas my year. It's extremely dangerous. I can be in the city on a highway, anywheres and it'll randomly not want to go anywheres, the rpms will go completely up and still not move. I know from other, that there is an update for the ECU computer on the car, for the map sensor and to I guess he'll with the limp mode issue. I also know that when I hard brake, it'll go into limp mode. It's extremely scary.

- Hyde Park, NY, USA

problem #79

Dec 012017

Jetta

  • miles
Delayed air conditioning; it takes 5-10 minutes for ac to blow hot air. I checked on forums & youtube and so many other owners complain about the same issue for Jetta, golf, and gti. The suspension makes squeaking noise going over a bump only when the weather is freezing cold. Again, many owners complain about the same issue and even have videos on youtube.

- Bethesda, MD, USA

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problem #78

May 212019

Jetta

  • 125,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. The key will not turn back- it is just stuck

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #77

Apr 172019

Jetta

  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Key gets stuck in the on position. Have to wiggle steering wheel and key to turn off

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #76

Apr 112019

Jetta

  • 49,000 miles
My husband and I were driving East bound on C470, in englewood Colorado, traveling at highway speed between 60-65 mph when an extremely loud explosion occurred. We initially thought we were being shot at or something fell out of the sky. There was broken glass everywhere, in our hair and even mouths. Thankfully, my husband maintained control of the vehicle and exited the highway and into a parking lot. Upon close inspection, it appeared that our retractable sunroof (that was closed) imploded from the inside out.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

problem #75

Apr 052017

Jetta

  • miles
I am unable to turn off the engine when I stop. The keys are stuck in the enigen and the car not turn off. Really heart breaking because I like Volkswagen but I think this will be my last.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #74

Apr 102019

Jetta

  • 130,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Sherman, TX, USA

problem #73

Feb 272019

Jetta

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After parking vehicle, key gets stuck in ignition and can't turn vehicle off. On a different occasion, I had my vehicle parked and the key wouldn't turn in the ignition when trying to turn the key to start the car.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #72

Feb 252019

Jetta

  • miles
When I bought my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, I complained about my cruise control not working and if I plug two chargers up it blow out and I have to replace the a few

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #71

Feb 012018

Jetta

  • 70,000 miles
The horn which is attached to auto security system stopped working initially when coming in contact with heavy snow fall after moving to Indiana from Florida after the summer weather arrived it worked for a short time ass soon as the weather and rainfall changed the horn no longer worked, the water dispenser/washer for the wipers stopped working will no longer dispense anything. My vehicle was in use when the issues were noticed, it is driven daily and within a short amount of time it became noticeable that the weather was causing possible a shortage so that the horn or water dispenser refused to cooperate

- Gas City, IN, USA

problem #70

Oct 312018

Jetta

  • 54,000 miles
Key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the engine.

- King Of Prussia, PA, USA

problem #69

Sep 112018

Jetta

  • miles
Vehicle stalls randomly while idling and has happened twice will driving at low speeds, which causes loss of power steering. The car also drives rough before, and the stalling happens sometimes 3-4 times a day and other times not at all.

- Shoreview, MN, USA

problem #68

Sep 152018

Jetta

  • 89,000 miles
Key got stuck inside ignition. I couldnt turn car off for over 10 minutes. It has occured several times in last month just getting worse now.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

problem #67

Sep 082018

Jetta

  • 80,000 miles
This vehicle came from the manufacturer with dunlop sp sport 01 a tires (225/40R18) (August 2012 purchase). Within nine months (8800 miles) two tires developed sidewall bubbles. After contacting dunlop, they replaced two tires St no charge. At that time, the Goodyear/dunlop retail store slowed me to purchase a tire warranty on all four tires. Over the past six years and 80,000 miles, I have replaced fourteen (14) of these tires under the warranty and have had to purchase a warranty with each replacement tire. These tires are the only tires I have ever owned in almost 40 yrs of driving that have developed sidewalk bubbles. I have other tires from a different manufacturer with the same size tire on a different vehicle and they have not developed any sidewall bubbles. These tires are a safety hazard and should be recalled and replaced by Goodyear/dunlop. The first bubble was 6/14/13 and the latest bubble was 9/8/18.

- Yardley, PA, USA

problem #66

Aug 302018

Jetta

  • 98,000 miles
The vehicle is stationary and in park. The key will not turn in the ignition, even to start the car. When the car can be started, and is running and placed in park, the key will not come out of the ignition and the car is difficult to turn off. The key is often locked in the ignition with no way of removing it.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #65

Jul 272018

Jetta

  • 60,000 miles
Vehicle key gets stuck in the ignition while starting and shutting off the vehicle. This happens every time someone else other than I, the owner attempts to turn off the vehicle. I have had to wiggle the key a certain way to turn it off. At this point even so cannot turn the vehicle off and had to leave it running even while pumping gas. I have read numerous reviews on this same issues with other vehicles of this make and model. I do not understand why Volkswagen has not recalled this vehicle to fix this issue. My vehicle is currently still running and my hands are scratched from attempting to turn off my vehicle. Fix this.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #64

Jun 082017

Jetta

  • miles
Steering column lock housing is defective and causes the key to become stuck in the ignition when the vehicle is parked

- Latrobe, PA, USA

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