2012 Volkswagen Jetta Unknown Or Other Problems
- 85
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 85 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stuck ignition · 35 records
- gets stuck · 25 records
- ignition turning · 18 records
- turning engine · 18 records
- cannot turn · 7 records
- turn engine · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Head lights are on when temperature is cold. It happens every time and killing the battery. I believe the issue with light switch because when i unplug it at night from the car and re-plug the light switch in the morning, it all works without any issue.
ODI 11287898
Unknown Or Other
The key gets stuck in the ignition and you cannot turn the vehicle off. Happens all the time and only my son can turn it off by pushing the key in a certain amount and turning the key just right. Hitting it with a hammer can work but afraid of breaking the key. I have seen online that others have this same issue. When i get gas i can't even turn the car off or when i go into a store if my son isn't with. My husband…
ODI 11280148
Unknown Or Other
Key was stuck in the ignition and could not be removed. Could not turn car off. Car was stationary at time, but in work parking lot. Could not turn car off. Needed new key, new key cylinder, and key cylinder housing. Had to have rental car for nearly 2 weeks.
ODI 11254225
Unknown Or Other
Keys get stuck in ignition and i cannot turn off the engine.
ODI 11233486
Unknown Or Other
Headliner coming loose and obstructing drivers view
ODI 11243181
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine. The key will not turn back- it is just stuck on
ODI 11217601
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in the on position. Have to wiggle steering wheel and key to turn off
ODI 11210145
Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11203174
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11195364
Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11183316
Unknown Or Other
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
ODI 11182231
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11231510
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11144526
Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11129806
Engine · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11130187
Tires · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11129527
Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11123612
Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11114191
Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11098992
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11097898
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 11181702
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11071536
Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11055423
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11221617
Unknown Or Other
Key gets stuck in ignition when turning off the engine.
ODI 11046023