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2012 Volkswagen Jetta (Page 3 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 3 of 6)

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problem #63

May 312018

Jetta

  • 110,000 miles

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

Key will not come out of ignition. Received a letter for an "extended" warranty on the issue but while I was under 10 years old, my car was over the allotted mileage. I've been told this is a $700 issue. This should be a recall because it is a known issue with many of their cars during these years.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #62

May 232018

Jetta

  • 45,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Westwood, NJ, USA

problem #61

Jan 182018

Jetta

  • 60,000 miles
My cosine and I have a 2012 and a 2013 VW. Jetta that has and had the same problems. His first. P0011 code. The symptoms check engine light, the engine has a hard start condition, reduction in fuel mileage, the engine runs rough, hesitate, or stall. P0011 code definition camshaft position 'a' - timing over-advanced or system performance (bank 1) at first car or cars did not give warning or light on, then while on the street they started shaking. Wen at stop lights they stalled, hard time restarting, up on change of light it reacts slow to get up to regular speed, sluggish, knocking, my cousin toke the 2013 Jetta to a VW. Dealer and got charged around $3,000.I'm looking for another option., or recall.

- Franklin Park, IL, USA

problem #60

Dec 182017

Jetta

  • 5 miles

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

The car runs great for about 5-10 miles and then the epc light comes on and the car loses power and runs at idle speed. Replaced np 80 sensor and evap canister, cleaned throttle body and it still happens. Car lunges forward at times. I'll pull over, shut it off and then it drives fine, then the light comes on again. Apparently this has been happening to a lot of people. Took it to the dealership and they just gave me a bunch of costly repair recommendations but no definitive answer.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #59

Nov 142017

Jetta

  • 88,705 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

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problem #58

Nov 032017

Jetta

  • 38,000 miles
I am now having to replace the ignition switch for the second time since buying it certified used 2 years ago from herzog& meier. The problem is the key is stuck in on, the only way to kill the car or turn off is to disconnect the battery.. this seems to be a problem the dealership and VW know about but have not recalled. Research how many people have this problem.. this should be a recall....

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #57

Nov 032017

Jetta

  • miles

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

Heater core needs replacing at 60,000 miles

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #56

Oct 312017

Jetta

  • 87,000 miles
My sunroof exploded and my front right day light bulb had melted and now I have to replace the whole connector.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #55

Sep 302017

Jetta

  • 90,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Highland, CA, USA

problem #54

Oct 142017

Jetta

  • 50,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #53

Aug 212017

Jetta

  • 65,000 miles

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

The ignition lock cylinder has gone bad and I am unable to turn off my vehicle or take the key from the ignition.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #52

Aug 212017

Jetta

  • 62,000 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine. Car in park, key will not turn off car or remove from ignition.

- Clinton, SD, USA

problem #51

Jul 172017

Jetta

  • 95,000 miles
Vehicle ignition switch not turning, key getting locked. Per university volkswagon and uptown volkswagon in albuquerque New Mexico, they see this issue on a consistent basis, however, there has been no recall issued. Fix is $650-$800 plus tax. 2012 Jetta tdi cannot start car - key stuck 2014 Jetta cannot turn off car hundreds of topics of discussion on the internet regarding this issue.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #50

Feb 012016

Jetta

  • miles
Engine light comes on and off from time to time at random times. It comes on and off when driving and when parked.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

problem #49

Aug 082017

Jetta

  • 78,491 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #48

Jul 032017

Jetta

  • miles
A/C cooling inconsistently and not cooling to the level that it once did. Learned other vws, like mine, were having the same issue. Needed electronic pressure regulator valve and A/C expansion valve

- Cayce, SC, USA

problem #47

Jul 312017

Jetta

  • 75,219 miles
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off engine

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #46

Aug 032017

Jetta

  • 54,000 miles
Key stuck in ignition while the car is running ( stationary ) not able to turn key to off position to shut off engine

- East Elmhurst, NY, USA

problem #45

Aug 012017

Jetta

  • 50,000 miles
The key will not come out of the ignition. We have tried everything possible and VW said this is a known issue but wont recall and have to pay 1000+ to fix. What if something happened with myself or kids in the car and needed to get the keys out!

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #44

Jul 172017

Jetta

  • 25,000 miles
My car stalls in traffic. While idling in traffic it just dies. It restarts right away but I have almost been rear ended countless times and one time the car jumped forward and I almost hit someone. I'm going to get in an accident one day and VW won't help me! my car has been there 6 times now! they replicated problem once and tried to fix. It didn't work. Now they can't replicated problem so won't help me! I'm so anxious to drive the car every morning! it only has 38K on it. It started at 20K! I don't know what to do. My car is not safe and no one will help me. There is a defect and it's a safety issue. I am trying to make all records of this problem in case something happens. I need my VIN # kept by you guys so there is a trace. I don't know what to do anymore. I have contacted VW executive team and they are little to no help. Please hav someone investigate. Please.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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